Change of company headquarters – Change of canton

Change your company’s registered office with security and compliance

When your company’s registered office changes cantons, a formal amendment to the Commercial Register is required, accompanied by an official document. HEVEA Invest assists you throughout the process, with the support of its partner notary.

Included Services

Preliminary advice on the implications of changing cantons

Preparation of the registration application

Drafting or adapting the decision minutes (AGM or management)

Coordination with the notary for signature legalization

Submission of the file to the new cantonal Register

Confirmation of the modified registration

Conditions

Changing cantons involves amending the statutes

A general meeting (SA) or a management decision (Sàrl) is required

The new office must be clearly determined and justified (certificate, lease, etc.)

Both the old and new Commercial Registers are involved

Pricing

HEVEA Invest fee: CHF 490.–

Secure payment before processing the file

Notary fees: CHF 490.–

Registration fees with the Commercial Register: between CHF 300.– and CHF 600.– depending on the cantons

External fees are paid directly to the notary and the relevant Commercial Register.

Questions – Answers

Do I need to amend the statutes?

Yes, changing cantons involves modifying the registered office, and thus a formal update of the statutes by notarial act.

Do I need to justify the address in the new canton?

Yes. You must provide proof of domicile, a lease agreement, or a signed certificate from the owner.

Do I need to inform other authorities?

Yes, you must update the address with VAT, social insurance (AVS), the compensation fund, and adapt all commercial documents.

What is the average timeframe?

File preparation within 48 hours. Effective registration with the new Commercial Register between 1 and 3 weeks depending on the cantons involved.