Liquidation and commercial register
Liquidating a GmbH or AG – properly and without detours.
When a company is dissolved, many steps and deadlines must be observed. We handle the liquidation from A to Z – and also take care of other changes in the commercial register, such as moving the registered office.
Our services at a glance
- Dissolution Resolution of the partners or shareholders and application to the commercial register.
- Call to creditors Publication in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SOGC) and monitoring of deadlines.
- Liquidation balance sheet and final accounts Final balance sheet, last tax return, VAT and social security.
- Distribution of assets Correct payment to the owners – including withholding tax.
- Deletion from the commercial register Until the company is completely and properly closed.
- Other changes in the commercial register Relocation, new name or purpose, new management, signing authorities.
Who is it for?
- Owners who want to dissolve their GmbH or AG
- Companies moving their registered office to Winterthur or the canton of Zurich
- Companies with new management or a new board of directors
- Heirs or successors who need to close a company properly
Four steps to working together.
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Initial consultation
We clarify the situation, assets, debts and timetable.
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Dissolution
Resolution, application and call to creditors in the SOGC.
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Winding up
Final balance sheet, taxes and distribution of assets.
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Deletion
Application for deletion – your company is properly closed.
Good to know
How long does a liquidation take?
The assets may be distributed no earlier than three months after the call to creditors. A liquidation therefore usually takes several months – longer depending on the scope.
What happens with taxes in a liquidation?
A final balance sheet and a last tax return of the company are required. Withholding tax is usually due on the liquidation surplus paid to the owners. We plan this so that there are no surprises.
How much does a liquidation cost?
It depends on the scope, for example open contracts, assets and employees. After the free initial consultation you receive a clear quote.
Do you also handle relocations and other changes?
Yes. We take care of all changes in the commercial register, for example relocation, new management, change of name or purpose.
General information, not individual advice. As of 2026.
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