Thomas Steiner-Krizaj

Nov 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | Thomas Steiner-Krizaj

The members of the board of directors are elected for a term of three years, unless the articles of association stipulate a different term of between one and six years. This is provided for in the Swiss Code of Obligations, which also allows for re-election (Art. 710 CO).

Nov 6, 2024 | mondaq.com | Thomas Steiner-Krizaj

This article explains why the purchase of a shell company should be avoided today and even more so in the future under the new law, and that the formation of a new company is preferable when setting up a business (start-up). At the end of this article, the possible effects of the revision of the law on legitimate transactions with company shares will also be discussed. Seeking sound legal advice is therefore worthwhile both when founding a new company and when taking over an operating company.

Sep 23, 2024 | mondaq.com | Christoph A. Enz |Peter J. Kuhn |Peter Kühn |Thomas Steiner-Krizaj |Roland Muller |Roland Müller

The new company law, which came into force on 1 January 2023, brings many innovations. We present these in detail in our current blog series. On 1 January 2023, the revised company law came into force, which also applies to limited liability companies (LLC). The VISCHER team has already shed light on selected topics in twenty blog posts to date. In addition to the entry into force of the new company law almost two years ago, there were also transitional provisions.