The central Swiss index of companies registered in the cantonal commercial registers.
Also called: commercial register, Handelsregister
Zefix shows the legal name, legal form, seat, purpose and UID of every registered company, with links to the cantonal register extracts and the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SOGC).
Directories and data providers often copy their data from the commercial register.
Why Zefix matters in Switzerland
Wrong or outdated register data spreads to directories and AI tools. When a company moves or changes its name, the register is the first place to update.
Our tip
Check that the name and address on your website match the commercial register exactly.
Related terms
- UID number – The Swiss business identification number, written CHE-123.456.789, which every company registered in Switzerland receives.
- Swiss directories (local.ch, search.ch) – Swiss online directories where people look up businesses, phone numbers and opening hours.
- NAP (name, address, phone) – The combination of business name, address and phone number, which should be identical everywhere a business is listed.
- Legal notice (Impressum) – The page that names the company behind a website, with legal name, address and contact details.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zefix?
The central Swiss index of companies registered in the cantonal commercial registers.