The change of company name or business name is an important strategic decision. It can reflect a business evolution, brand repositioning, or a desire for modernization. This change is subject to strict rules and must be formalized by a statutory modification, with mandatory registration at the Commercial Register.
We assist you in all the legal, editorial, and administrative steps of this transition, ensuring compliance with the Code of Obligations and cantonal requirements.
✓ Quick and inexpensive creation
✓ No minimum capital required
✓ Simplified administrative management
✓ Direct taxation of the operator’s income
✓ Total independence in management
Name verification on ZEFIX, legal compliance, and advice on trademark protection.
Drafting of the minutes, updating the statutes, and declaration to the Commercial Register.
Domiciliation with administrative management, accounting, and simplified billing.
The new name must comply with Swiss rules regarding company names (art. 944 ss CO)
It must be distinctive, non-misleading, and available
The change involves a revision of the statutes and notarial authentication
Enforceability is effective after registration in the Commercial Register
Updating contracts, marketing materials, correspondence, website, etc.
Mandatory notification to business partners, banks, and insurance companies
If the name is also a brand, it is advisable to protect it through the IPI
Changing your company name with Hevea Invest means benefiting from reliable support, perfect mastery of Swiss legal requirements, and simplified administrative management at every step.
Yes, but it must meet legal criteria: the name must be distinctive, not misleading, comply with the official Swiss languages, and be available. It must not infringe on already protected trademarks or names.
Yes, but it must meet legal criteria: the name must be distinctive, not misleading, comply with the official Swiss languages, and be available. It must not infringe on already protected trademarks or names.
Yes. The company name must be included in the articles of association. Changing it therefore requires a formal decision by the competent body and notarization.
Yes, because any amendment to the statutes must be authenticated. We ensure coordination with a partner notary or one of your choice.
On average, the change can be finalized in 7 to 10 business days after the documents are signed and registered with the Commercial Register.
Yes. All your legal documents, invoices, website, contracts, and other business materials must reflect the new company name as soon as it is officially published.
