Changing the composition of a company’s management bodies—whether it’s a manager in an LLC or a director in a corporation—is a regulated procedure that must be declared to the Commercial Register.
Hevea Invest handles the entire process, from legal analysis to the publication of the change, in accordance with the Code of Obligations and cantonal requirements.
Resignation or departure of a manager or director
Appointment of a new member of the management body
Dismissal of an existing body
Strategic or internal reorganization of the company
Verification of statuses and advice on legal, tax, and social implications.
Drafting amendment documents and coordinating with the notary if required.
Filing with the Commercial Register and tracking until official publication.
Limited Liability Company (LLC): Managers are appointed by the meeting of partners. Any appointment or dismissal must be documented and declared.
Corporation (SA): Directors are elected by the general meeting. Changes are subject to strict rules and publication in the Commercial Register.
Representation in Switzerland: The company must be able to be legally represented in Swiss territory, which sometimes requires the appointment of a representative domiciled in Switzerland.
Yes. Any changes to the management bodies must be declared within a reasonable timeframe to ensure the legal transparency of the company.
Yes. Any changes to the management bodies must be declared within a reasonable timeframe to ensure the legal transparency of the company.
No, not necessarily. For an LLC, the decision is generally made by the majority of the shares. For a corporation, it is the general meeting that holds this authority.
Yes. The company must be represented by one or more persons domiciled in Switzerland. We offer representation solutions through a Swiss manager mandate.
No, unless the name of the manager or administrator is expressly mentioned in the articles of association. In most cases, only registration with the Commercial Register is required.
Once the documents are signed, processing by the Commercial Register generally takes between 5 and 10 business days, depending on the canton.
