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Name Checker
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How it works
Three steps to know if your name is free
The same database used by Swiss notaries and cantonal authorities — queried in real time via our secure server proxy.
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Type your name
Enter your desired company name. Our debounce searches automatically as you type — no need to press Enter.
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We query ZEFIX
Your search hits the official ZEFIX REST API via our server proxy — the Swiss Federal Commercial Register, updated daily from all 26 cantons.
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Instant result
Green means no match found. Red means taken. Amber means similar names exist. Each result links to ZEFIX for independent verification.
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Prepare 3 options
Always give your notary 3 names in order of preference. The register does a final check at submission — alternatives avoid delays.
Naming rules
What makes a valid Swiss company name?
Governed by Art. 944 of the Swiss Code of Obligations. Know the rules before you file.
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Legal form required
Every Swiss company name must include its legal form: GmbH, AG, Sàrl, or SA. “Alpine Trading” alone is invalid — “Alpine Trading GmbH” is correct.
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Unique nationwide
No two active Swiss companies can share the same name. The check is national — a name taken in Geneva blocks it in Zug. ZEFIX covers all 26 cantons.
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Restricted words
Bank, Insurance, Assurance, Federal, National require approval or FINMA licensing. “Crypto” and “Blockchain” are generally permitted in Zug.
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Swissness rules
Using “Swiss” or “Switzerland” is subject to the Swissness Act. Service companies genuinely incorporated here can usually use it — but the register scrutinises it.
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No confusing similarity
Even with no exact match, the register may reject names confusingly similar to existing companies or well-known trademarks, particularly in the same sector.
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Full language freedom
German, French, Italian, English, invented words — all accepted. English names with GmbH or AG are common in Zug and fully valid. Romansh permitted too.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
This tool queries ZEFIX directly — the official Swiss commercial register. However, a name not found in ZEFIX is not a guarantee of registration approval. The cantonal register performs its own similarity analysis at submission and may reject names that are confusingly similar, even if not identical. Always prepare 3 name options.
No. Switzerland has no formal name reservation system. Names are secured first-filed at the cantonal commercial register. The fastest way to lock in your name is to start the formation process immediately once ZEFIX confirms availability.
Choose a different name. Common strategies: add a geographic qualifier (“Alpine Trading Zug GmbH”), add a descriptor (“Alpine Digital Trading GmbH”), or use a different word combination entirely. The VOZ formation team can advise on alternatives that will pass the commercial register check.
Yes, with conditions. The Swissness Act requires a genuine connection to Switzerland. For service companies incorporated here, “Swiss” in the name is generally acceptable. The register reviews such names carefully — consult the VOZ team before committing.
ZEFIX includes both active and dissolved companies. This tool searches active companies only. A name previously used by a dissolved company may still be flagged if it creates confusion. Check zefix.ch directly (including inactive entries) or rely on our formation team's pre-filing check for a complete picture.
Always prepare at least 3 company name options in order of preference. The commercial register verifies availability at the moment of submission — not at the time of your ZEFIX search. Having alternatives avoids costly delays and re-notarization if your first choice is rejected.
Next step
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