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Your company, your path: inspiration, knowledge & success stories for founders in Switzerland. Here you will find tips, tools and insider knowledge to found your company carefree or take it to the next level!

Swiss proptech storabble expands to Spain with 48 AI agents

Using 48 AI agents, storabble analysed Spain’s self-storage market within just a few days. The expansion demonstrates how technology can help startups accelerate international growth.

New Company Formations in Switzerland (August 2026): Slight Increase Compared to the Previous Year

In August 2026, 3,887 companies were founded, 0.8% more than a year earlier. Four major regions recorded growth, while Zurich and Ticino posted declines.

What Is a Shareholders’ Agreement and When Is It Useful?

Briefly explained: Purpose, benefits, and typical contents of a shareholders’ agreement – and why it is crucial for clear, stable shareholder relationships.

What Is a Members’ Agreement and When Is It Useful?

Overview of the purpose, benefits, and typical contents of a members’ agreement – for clear rules and stable ownership structures in an LLC.

New company formations in Switzerland (July 2026): Slight decline from the previous year

Company formations declined slightly in July 2026. However, the results differed considerably between Switzerland’s major regions.

Starting a business is a gamble, but you can improve the odds.

Serial entrepreneur Rüdiger H. Peter on the typical mistakes people make when starting a business, the value of a sparring partner, and how he now supports founders and executives in Switzerland.

New Company Formations in Switzerland (June 2026): Strong Growth to Close the First Half of the Year

With 5,542 new companies, June 2026 clearly outperformed last year's level. All major regions recorded growth, led by Ticino, Zurich, and Northwestern Switzerland.

Quarterly Report: New Company Formations in Switzerland (Q2 2026)

With 14,115 new companies, Q2 2026 finished slightly above last year's level. A very strong June offset the weaker May, allowing the quarter to end with overall growth.

New company formations in Switzerland, first half of 2026: More start-ups despite global headwinds

Switzerland records a clear 3.5% increase in company formations in H1 2026, despite the Middle East conflict, US tariffs and a weak economy. Ticino is the biggest winner.