Switzerland -
Documentation and Resources

Civil registry office search (in French)

Find a Swiss civil registry office to apply for birth, death and marriage certificates

FAQs - Digitial civil status extracts (in French)

Frequently asked questions about digital Swiss marriage, death and birth certificates

Geneva - order a birth, death or marriage certificate

Request a civil status certificate for births, deaths and marriages occurring in Geneva

Order a birth, death or marriage certificate - Zurich (in German)

Online service to order civil status certificates from Zurich

Order civil registry documents online - Bern

Order birth, death and marriage certificates online - Canton of Bern

Index of Swiss Commercial Registers

Registries of commerce of Switzerland - obtain an extract from the Commercial Register for Swiss companies

Request for an extract from the debt enforcement register

Certificate to prove that you pay your bills and have no outstanding debts in Switzerland

Get your fingerprints taken in Switzerland

Fingerprints may be taken at one of the offices listed

Swiss Criminal records extracts

An extract from the Swiss Register of Criminal Records can only be ordered on the website of the Federal Office of Justice. Any person may order their own extract (on submission of an identity document and signature). Swiss Criminal record certificates are available on paper or as digital certificates. Both paper and digital extracts can be authenticated with Apostille stamps (digital extracts as notarized copies).

Foreign Representations in Switzerland

Visas and other consular services needed abroad are issued or provided by the representations in Switzerland of the destination country.

India eyes $100 billion investment deal with Switzerland, Norway

India is close to finalizing a trade deal that could see a small group of European nations invest as much as $100 billion over 15 years for easier trade access to the country

How do the rules on dual citizenship in Switzerland compare to the rest of Europe

When it comes to meeting all the requirements and criteria for citizenship, Switzerland's are among the toughest in Europe. But holding multiple nationalities is permitted. We look at how the rules compare.

The Impact of the Revision of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection on Employment Law

On 1 September 2023, the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) will enter into force.

QA: contract formation in Switzerland

Some of the key considerations surrounding contract formation in Switzerland, including good-faith obligations, 'battle of the forms' disputes and issues with online contracts.

Civil law and tax aspects of a corporate immigration into Switzerland

Despite a relatively high cost of living, Switzerland remains a hotspot for global headquarters or regional hubs of many foreign companies.

Why Switzerland has again been ranked the best expat destination

For the third year running, Switzerland has been ranked atop a worldwide list of best destinations for expats and internationals.

https:wwwthelocalch20190826getting-fired-in-switzerland-the-employment-laws-you-need-to-know-about

Facing dismissal from your job is hard enough anywhere, but if you are living and working overseas, it is even tougher. What to do if you have been fired in Switzerland, or if you think you are about to be.

Switzerland launches new Green Fintech Network

The association aims to improve the operating environment for start-ups involved with sustainable finance and tech

How Switzerland is continuing its innovation heritage in the field of IoT

Switzerland has been top of the Global Innovation Index for the past decade - and through Switzerland Innovation, Swiss IoT startups are getting a boost.

Egypt, Switzerland discuss developing bilateral economic cooperation

Swiss Ambassador Garnier asserted his country's keenness to back Egypt's structural reforms and support its efforts in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic and its associated impacts

Swiss salaries: How much do people earn in Switzerland

Workers in Switzerland are among the best paid in the world, but the cost of living here is one of the highest as well. The Local looks at how much people in various professions earn in this wealthy but expensive country.

Europe becomes major destination for Ethiopian commodities

Taking over the U.S and China markets, European countries have become the major importers of Ethiopian commodities

India speeding up FTA talks with Switzerland, Norway, Iceland

Officials from India and EFTA countries recently interacted on crucial issues of IPR , rule of origin, services