Grow & structure# Your company is evolving, its articles follow suit. Transfer of registered office, change of company name, capital increase, change of officers: Helvate updates your company's articles of association in the Commercial Register, quickly and in full compliance. [Discover our offers](#offres) Book a meeting 500+ clients supported 1 single point of contact 20+ areas of expertise 7+ languages spoken ![FINMA](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-finma-4.webp) ![myAFA](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-myafa.webp) ![FER CIAM](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-fer-ciam-3.webp) ![IGE](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-ige.webp) Free quote No obligation ## Registered office transfer Transferring your company's registered office, within the same canton or to another canton, involves several legal and administrative formalities. **Helvate** coordinates the entire process, from analysing the implications of a change of canton through to updating the articles of association and registering the change with the Commercial Register. - Analysis of the implications of the transfer, particularly in the event of a change of canton - Updating the articles of association and the necessary legal documents - Preparation and filing of the application with the Commercial Register - Follow-up of the procedure through to official registration, with coordination of exchanges with the relevant authorities Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![NB](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-nb.svg) ## Business name & corporate purpose Is your business evolving? We support you in adapting your business name and corporate purpose so that your official registrations stay consistent with your company's actual activity. From checking name availability to the formalities with the Commercial Register, every step is coordinated with rigour. - Checking the availability of the business name, in accordance with applicable rules - Drafting or amending the corporate purpose, based on your current activities and plans - Coordination of notarial formalities, where required - Preparation and filing of documents with the Commercial Register, with follow-up through to registration Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![CAP](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-cap.svg) ## Structuring share capital Capital increase or reduction, new partners joining, or an evolving structure? **Helvate** coordinates your transaction with rigour, from the initial analysis through to the formalities with the notary and the Commercial Register. Every step is anticipated to secure the transaction and ensure it runs smoothly. - Analysis of the transaction and its implications, based on your situation and goals - Setting up the capital deposit account, where required - Coordination of notarial formalities and legal documents - Filing and follow-up with the Commercial Register, through to completion of the transaction Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![ORG](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-org.svg) ## Handling managers, directors & signatories Appointment, resignation or replacement of managers and directors, changes to powers of representation or signing authority: **Helvate** supports you in updating your legal organisation and ensures your official registrations stay consistent. - Appointment, resignation and replacement of corporate bodies, based on your company's legal form - Adjustment of signing authority and powers of representation, according to your needs - Updating internal registers and documents, in line with the changes made - Preparation and follow-up of Commercial Register entries, through to completion Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![CES](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-ces.svg) ## Transfer of quotas or shares Partners joining or leaving, transfer of shares, or a reorganisation of the shareholding? **Helvate** coordinates the various steps of your transaction, from drafting the transfer documents through to updating the registers and completing the formalities with the Commercial Register. Tax implications are also analysed based on the nature of the transaction. - Drafting and coordination of transfer deeds, based on the legal form and type of securities - Updating the register of quotas or the share register, in line with the transaction - Analysis and oversight of the valuation of the securities, based on the context of the transaction - Preparation and follow-up of formalities with the Commercial Register, where required Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![FJ](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-fj.svg) ## Change of legal form As your business evolves, your legal structure may also need to adapt. **Helvate** supports you through conversion transactions, notably from a sole proprietorship to a Sàrl or from a Sàrl to an SA, analysing the legal, tax and administrative implications of each scenario. - Analysis of the structure and possible options, based on your goals - Conversion from a sole proprietorship to a Sàrl or from a Sàrl to an SA, once the conditions are met - Coordination of legal, tax and administrative steps with the various parties involved - Follow-up of the transaction and formalities with the Commercial Register, through to completion Talk to an expert Helvate pricing## Clear packages, with no surprises Transferring the registered office Transferring the registered office to another municipality requires an amendment to the articles of association; a simple change of address within the same municipality does not. ### Sole proprietorship From CHF 99.- Talk to an expertWhat's included: - Change of business name \* - Change of business purpose - Change of registered office or address \* The business name of a sole proprietorship must include the owner's family name (art. 945 CO); only the trade name or additional wording may be freely adapted. ### Sàrl Without amendment to the articles of association From CHF 199.- What's included: - Change of authorised persons - Change of address With amendment to the articles of association From CHF 349.- What's included: - Change of business name - Change of company purpose - Change of registered office Talk to an expert ### SA Without amendment to the articles of association From CHF 249.- What's included: - Change of authorised persons - Change of address With amendment to the articles of association From CHF 399.- What's included: - Change of business name - Change of company purpose - Change of registered office Talk to an expert VAT at 8.1% and Commercial Register fees are not included. Have any questions?## FAQ - Company amendments Which changes must be registered with the Commercial Register? Certain significant changes to your company must be officially reported to the Commercial Register: registered office, company name, corporate purpose, capital, governing bodies, signing authority or legal form. Helvate identifies the changes required and prepares your file, so that each entry is made rigorously and in compliance with the applicable formalities. Precise management of your legal data, for a structure that is always up to date and compliant. Do I need a notary to change my company? For a Sàrl or an SA, changes that involve amending the articles of association generally require a public deed drawn up by a notary. This applies in particular to certain changes affecting the capital, the purpose or other provisions of the articles. Helvate coordinates the entire process: preparing the documents, liaising with our partner notary and handling the formalities with the Commercial Register. You benefit from turnkey, precise and structured support, with a single point of contact to secure every step of your change. How much does a company change cost? Helvate offers clear, transparent pricing based on your company's legal form. Commercial Register fees may be added to these fees, as well as notary fees where the transaction requires it. Before any work begins, we provide a detailed quote setting out the services and any additional costs. - Sole proprietorship: From CHF 99.- - Sàrl: From CHF 199.- without amendment to the articles of association and from CHF 349.- with amendment to the articles of association - SA: From CHF 249.- without amendment to the articles of association and from CHF 399.- with amendment to the articles of association How long does a change to the Commercial Register take? The timeframe depends on the nature of the change, your company's legal form and the canton concerned. Generally, allow 1 to 3 weeks for a standard change, including preparation of the documents, any notarial formalities and processing by the Commercial Register. Simple changes to a sole proprietorship may, depending on the file and the competent authority, be processed more quickly. Can I change several things at once? Yes. Where several changes can be combined into a single transaction, Helvate coordinates their processing to simplify the procedure and, where applicable, avoid separate formalities or administrative costs. Registered office, governing bodies, capital or articles of association: we analyse the changes to be made and structure the most suitable approach. What happens if I don't update mandatory information in the Commercial Register? The Commercial Register must reflect your company's actual situation at all times. Failing to update it (an unreported change of governing body, registered office or capital) can make the directors liable and expose the company to penalties, or even to deletion from the register ex officio in the event of prolonged non-compliance. Third parties (banks, partners, authorities) may also rely in good faith on the registered information, even if it is no longer accurate, which can create legally delicate situations for your company. Helvate monitors deadlines and alerts you in advance so that your structure remains compliant in all circumstances, with no risk of belated regularisation. A free initial conversation## Let's discuss your needs, simply. Tell us about your situation, and we'll take it from there. - Full analysis - Response within 24h - No obligation Thank you! Your request has been noted — a Helvate advisor will get back to you shortly. Grow & structure## In the same category [### Transform your company without starting from scratch. 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