Document background
The Companies Memorandum of Association is a mandatory document required for incorporating any company in Switzerland. It serves as the constitutional foundation of the company and must comply with the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR). This document is typically prepared when establishing a new company or modifying an existing company's fundamental structure. It contains essential information about the company's identity, purpose, capital structure, and governance framework, including both mandatory elements required by Swiss law and optional provisions tailored to specific business needs. The document must be executed in authentic form before a Swiss notary public and subsequently registered with the Commercial Register. Its contents bind the company, its shareholders, and its corporate bodies, making it a crucial reference point for corporate governance and decision-making.
