The Swiss 10-year retention obligation, accurately
Ten years from the end of the financial year. What Art. 958f CO and the GeBüV actually require — and why the storage location is not prescribed.
Read the guideSwiss business law, explained for people who have to apply it
Short, sourced explanations of the rules that decide how your quotes get signed and how long your records have to survive. Written to be useful before you buy anything — including from us.
Electronic signatures in Switzerland: which level do you actually need?
SES, AES or QES? Most business contracts are form-free — QES is needed only where the law prescribes written form. Includes a decision table.
Read the guideThe revised Swiss data protection act, read practically
In force since 1.9.2023. Which duties genuinely apply to an SME, why the fine targets the individual rather than the company, and what it means for documents sent by email.
Read the guideGetting a quote signed off, digitally
How long does your quote bind you? Does it need a signature at all? Binding periods under the CO, the cost-estimate distinction, and documenting approval digitally.
Read the guideWhy we publish these
Most writing on these topics is produced by vendors selling the answer, which tends to overstate what the law demands. We build a product in this area, so we are not neutral either — but we can at least cite the statute, say plainly where our product is not the answer, and let you check the source yourself. Every guide links to the underlying text.
These pages summarise the legal position in general terms and are not legal advice. For a specific case, consult your auditor or legal counsel.