Document background
A Secretary Certificate is a crucial corporate document used in Swiss business practice to formally certify corporate actions, decisions, or documents. This certification is typically required when dealing with third parties, financial institutions, or government authorities who need official confirmation of corporate matters. The document draws its authority from Swiss corporate law, particularly the Swiss Code of Obligations, and must comply with specific formatting and content requirements. Secretary Certificates are commonly used in situations such as bank account openings, property transactions, commercial registry filings, or international business dealings where formal verification of corporate actions or authority is needed. The certificate may require additional authentication steps depending on its intended use, such as notarization for domestic use or apostille certification for international recognition.
