Use the UID (CHE-XXX.XXX.XXX), “pull signing rights for UID CHE-105.962.158”, instead of name search. Disambiguates multi-subsidiary groups.
What you can pull
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Firma & legal form | Company name and legal form (AG, GmbH, KlG, KmG, Genossenschaft, Verein, Stiftung). |
| UID | Unternehmens-Identifikationsnummer (the unique federal identifier). |
| Sitz & Geschäftsanschrift | Registered office and address. |
| Zweck | Company purpose. |
| Capital | Share or nominal capital. |
| Vertretungsberechtigte | Board members, partners, auditors. |
| Signing rights | Type of signature for each authorised person: sole, collective, prokura. |
| Status | Active / in liquidation / deleted. |
| SOGC publications | SHAB / FOSC announcements. |
What you can ask
- “Pull the registered address and legal form for [Company Name AG].”
- “Who is authorised to sign on behalf of [Company Name SA], and with what type of signature?”
- “What’s the share capital and current board for [Company Name AG], and has it changed in the last year?”
Setup
None. Zefix is Included with every Libra subscription.Zefix returns uncertified extracts, fine for due diligence, KYC, target research, briefing. For certified extracts (e.g. for filing in court), order from the relevant cantonal commercial registry.
Tips
UID is the precise identifier
UID is the precise identifier
“UID CHE-123.456.789” gets a faster, less ambiguous answer than a name-only search, especially for groups with multiple Swiss subsidiaries.
Signing rights matter for execution
Signing rights matter for execution
Sole vs collective signature, prokura, special powers: Zefix carries all of these. Ask explicitly when execution authority matters.
Combine with case-law for litigation prep
Combine with case-law for litigation prep
Pull the company details from Zefix, then run an OpenCaseLaw search for any decisions naming the entity.
Next steps
OpenCaseLaw
Free Swiss case-law for litigation context.
FedLex
Statute search: official Swiss federal law.