Legal Documents for Switzerland
Create free legal documents tailored to Switzerland law. All templates comply with local legislation.
Legal System
Swiss civil law system based on the Code of Obligations (Obligationenrecht/OR, SR 220) and the Civil Code (Zivilgesetzbuch/ZGB, SR 210). Employment law primarily under OR Arts. 319-362a and the Labour Act (ArG, SR 822.11).
Most Popular Templates in Switzerland
Business (50 of 145)
Privacy Policy Switzerland (Datenschutzerklärung)
A Privacy Policy (Datenschutzerklärung) for Switzerland — governed by the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) effective 1 September 2023 and the Datenschutzverordnung (DSV), covering Informationspflicht, Bearbeitungsgrundsätze, Betroffenenrechte, and EDÖB compliance.
GmbH Formation Agreement Switzerland (GmbH-Gründung)
A GmbH Formation Agreement (Errichtungsakt / Gründungsurkunde) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Articles 772–827, covering Stammkapital (share capital), Gesellschafterversammlung, Geschäftsführung, and Handelsregistereintrag requirements for establishing a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung.
Real Estate (50 of 117)
Building Right Land Register Proof Switzerland (Erbbaurecht-Nachweis)
A Building Right (Erbbaurecht) Land Register Proof for Switzerland documenting the self-standing building right under ZGB Art. 779-779l, including duration (max 100 years), ground rent (Baurechtszins), and reversion clause.
Boundary Settlement Agreement Switzerland (Grenzbereinigungs-Vertrag)
A Boundary Settlement Agreement (Grenzbereinigungs-Vertrag) for Switzerland resolving land boundary disputes or adjustments under ZGB Art. 668-669 and the Federal Act on Geoinformation (GeoIG SR 510.62), requiring official survey by a licensed geometer.
Real Estate Due Diligence Checklist Switzerland
A Real Estate Due Diligence Checklist for Switzerland covering Grundbuch review, encumbrances, zoning status, building permits, GEAK energy rating, contaminated sites under AltlV, and warranty provisions under OR Art. 197-210.
Cadastral Survey Extract Request Switzerland (Katasterauszug-Anfrage)
A Cadastral Survey Extract Request (Katasterauszug-Anfrage) for Switzerland to obtain official land survey data from cantonal Vermessungsaemter and Grundbuchaemter under GeoIG (SR 510.62), GBV (SR 211.432.1) and cantonal surveying law.
Real Estate Purchase Agreement Switzerland (Kaufvertrag Grundstück)
A Real Estate Purchase Agreement (Grundstückkaufvertrag) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Articles 216–221 and the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) Articles 655–712, covering notarial authentication, Grundbuch registration, Handänderungssteuer, and Lex Koller restrictions.
New Construction Apartment Purchase Agreement Switzerland (Kaufvertrag Neubauwohnung)
A New Construction Apartment Purchase Agreement (Kaufvertrag Neubauwohnung / Kauf vom Reissbrett) for Switzerland combining purchase law under OR Art. 184-221 and construction law under OR Art. 363-379 (Werkvertrag), with phased escrow payments, Baubeschrieb, Bestellungsaenderungen, and 5-year warranty.
Personal & Family
Residence Permit Confirmation Declaration Switzerland (Aufenthaltsnachweis)
A formal declaration confirming legal residence and permit status in Switzerland under AIG Art. 12 (SR 142.20) and domicile under ZGB Art. 23-26, for use with banks, employers, foreign authorities, and courts.
Family Loan Agreement Switzerland (Familiendarlehen)
A family loan agreement (Familiendarlehen) under Swiss law — OR Art. 312-318 for loan terms, ZGB Art. 626 for inheritance equalisation (Vorempfang/Ausgleichung), and ESTV circular for interest-free vs. market-rate loans between related parties.
Swiss Naturalisation Application (Einbürgerungsgesuch)
A comprehensive application form for Swiss naturalisation under BüG (SR 141.0) and BüV (SR 141.01), covering ordinary naturalisation (10 years' residence), facilitated naturalisation for spouses of Swiss citizens, and re-naturalisation.
Personal Loan for Use Switzerland (Gebrauchsleihe / Commodatum)
A Gebrauchsleihe (commodatum / loan for use) agreement for Switzerland under OR Art. 305-311. The lender (Verleiher) transfers a specific item for free use to the borrower (Entleiher) who must return the same item after use.
Pet Ownership Agreement Switzerland (Shared Pet)
A pet ownership and shared custody agreement for Switzerland governed by TSchG (SR 455), TSchV (SR 455.1), and OR Art. 19. Covers custody schedule, veterinary cost sharing, ANIS microchip registration, and separation provisions.
Boat / Watercraft Sale Agreement Switzerland (Private Sale)
Boat or watercraft purchase agreement for Switzerland under OR Art. 184-221 and Bundesgesetz ueber die Binnenschifffahrt (BSG, SR 747.201). Covers private sale of motorboats, sailboats, jet skis and yachts. Documents Schiffsausweisnummer, motor details, sail area, mooring (Liegeplatz), Halterwechsel at the cantonal Schifffahrtsamt, and Garantieausschluss under OR Art. 199.
Consumer Electronics Sale Agreement Switzerland (Smartphone, Notebook, TV)
Consumer electronics purchase agreement for Switzerland under OR Art. 184-221. Covers private and dealer sales of smartphones, notebooks, tablets, TVs, gaming consoles, audio systems and cameras. Documents Seriennummer/IMEI, condition, accessories, account de-registration (iCloud/Google), data deletion (DSG SR 235.1), Garantieausschluss (OR Art. 199) and recycling references (SENS eRecycling, SWICO).
Motor Vehicle Sale Agreement Switzerland (Private Sale)
A motor vehicle purchase agreement for Switzerland private sales under OR Art. 184-221. Covers purchase price in CHF, Sachgewährleistung (OR Art. 197-210), Garantieausschluss, VIN/Stammnummer, and Halterwechsel at the cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt under SVG and VZV.
Motorcycle Sale Agreement Switzerland (Private Sale)
A motorcycle purchase agreement for Switzerland private sales under OR Art. 184-221. Covers purchase price in CHF, Sachgewährleistung (OR Art. 197-210), Garantieausschluss, VIN/Stammnummer, displacement, and Halterwechsel at the cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt under SVG and VZV.
Bicycle Sale Agreement Switzerland (Velo / Fahrrad / E-Bike)
Bicycle purchase agreement for Switzerland under OR Art. 184-221. Covers private sale of classic bicycles, mountain bikes, road bikes, e-bikes (Pedelecs to 25 km/h) and S-Pedelecs (to 45 km/h with cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt registration). Documents Rahmennummer, frame condition, components, purchase price in CHF, and Garantieausschluss under OR Art. 199.
Paternity Acknowledgment and Joint Custody Switzerland
A paternity acknowledgment and joint parental custody declaration for Switzerland under ZGB Art. 260-261a (acknowledgment) and ZGB Art. 298a (joint custody for unmarried parents). Covers KESB process, child support under ZGB Art. 276-293, and primary residence arrangement.
Cohabitation Agreement Switzerland
A Cohabitation Agreement (Konkubinatsvertrag) for Switzerland, a sui generis contract under ZGB (analog) and OR (SR 220) for unmarried couples living together, regulating residence, finances, cost-sharing, property ownership, and separation, with no legal recognition equivalent to marriage under Swiss law.
Private Rental Guarantee Declaration Switzerland (Mietzinsbürgschaft Privatperson)
A private suretyship declaration for rental security in Switzerland under OR Art. 257e (Mietkaution max. 3 months' rent) and OR Art. 492-512 (Bürgschaft), including notarisation requirements for guarantees over CHF 2,000.
Post-Divorce Financial Agreement Switzerland
A post-divorce financial agreement for Switzerland covering post-divorce maintenance (nachehelicher Unterhalt) under ZGB Art. 125-132, mandatory pension splitting (Vorsorgeausgleich) under ZGB Art. 122-124e, and asset division, approved by the competent Bezirksgericht under ZPO Art. 296.
Prenuptial Agreement Switzerland (Ehevertrag)
A Prenuptial Agreement (Ehevertrag) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) Articles 181-195, allowing spouses to modify the statutory matrimonial property regime by selecting community of property, separation of property, or a modified participation in acquisitions regime, authenticated by a Swiss notary (Notar / notaire).
Consumer Goods Return / Withdrawal Notice Switzerland (14-day right of revocation)
Consumer goods return / withdrawal notice for Switzerland under OR Art. 40a-40f. Covers the 14-day statutory right of revocation for online purchases (since 2022 OR revision), Haustuergeschaefte, Verkaufsfahrten, telephone sales, and Konsumkredit contracts under KKG (SR 221.214.1). Includes recipient details, contract identification, IBAN for refund, and recommendation to send by Einschreiben.
Private Gift Agreement Switzerland (Privater Schenkungsvertrag)
A private gift agreement (Schenkungsvertrag) under Swiss law — OR Art. 239-252 for gift provisions, OR Art. 246 for conditional gifts (Auflagen), ZGB Art. 626 for inheritance equalisation, and cantonal Schenkungssteuergesetze for gift tax implications.
Private Arbitration Agreement Switzerland
A private arbitration agreement (Schiedsvereinbarung / Schiedsklausel) for Switzerland under ZPO Part 3, Art. 353-399. Covers seat of arbitration, number of arbitrators, arbitration rules (Swiss Rules / ICC), language, and substantive law for resolving patrimonial disputes.
Personal Credit/Background Self-Declaration Switzerland (Selbstauskunft Privatperson)
A personal self-declaration of financial status, employment, debts, and Betreibungen for rental applications, loan requests, and background checks in Switzerland, compliant with DSG (SR 235.1) and OR Art. 397.
Swiss Citizenship Proof Declaration (Staatsangehörigkeitsnachweis)
A formal declaration confirming Swiss citizenship (Schweizer Bürgerrecht) under the Federal Act on Acquisition and Loss of Swiss Citizenship (BüG, SR 141.0) and cantonal citizenship law, for use with authorities, banks, employers, and foreign institutions.
Paternity Acknowledgment Switzerland
A Paternity Acknowledgment (Vaterschaftsanerkennung) for Switzerland under the Swiss Civil Code ZGB Art. 260-263a (SR 210), conducted before a civil registry office (Zivilstandsamt) by notarised declaration, establishing paternity for children born outside marriage with legal consequences for name, citizenship and inheritance.
Estate Planning
Inheritance Contract Switzerland (Erbvertrag)
An Inheritance Contract (Erbvertrag) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) Articles 494–497, covering Erbverzicht, Erbauskauf, Pflichtteilsschutz, and notarial authentication requirements for binding succession agreements between the testator and heirs.
Power of Attorney Switzerland (Vollmacht)
A Power of Attorney (Vollmacht) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Articles 32-40 and the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) Articles 360-369 for the Vorsorgeauftrag, covering Generalvollmacht, Spezialvollmacht, and KESB-related advance directives.
Employment (50 of 87)
Employment Reference Certificate Switzerland (Arbeitszeugnis)
An Employment Reference Certificate (Arbeitszeugnis) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Article 330a, covering the employee's qualifications Vollzeugnis, Schlusszeugnis, and Zwischenzeugnis requirements under Swiss employment law.
Collective Bargaining Agreement Switzerland (Gesamtarbeitsvertrag)
A Collective Bargaining Agreement (Gesamtarbeitsvertrag, GAV) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Articles 356–358, covering Mindestlöhne, Arbeitszeit, Ferien, Kündigungsschutz, and Allgemeinverbindlicherklärung by the Bundesrat.
Financial (50 of 64)
Investment Advisory Agreement Switzerland
Template for a Swiss investment advisory agreement (Anlageberatungsvertrag) under FIDLEG Art. 11, 13, 23; FINIG; KAG. Covers client categorisation, suitability assessment, conflicts of interest, retrocessions (BGE 137 III 393), quarterly reporting and FINMA supervision.
Bank Guarantee Request Switzerland
Template for a bank guarantee request (demand guarantee) in Switzerland. Abstract guarantee under OR Art. 111, URDG 758 (ICC), ISP98. Covers bid bonds, performance bonds, advance payment guarantees, payment guarantees and warranty bonds.
Spousal Consent to Guarantee Switzerland
Spousal consent declaration for guarantee under OR Art. 494 para. 1. Mandatory for guarantees by natural persons in marital or registered partnership. Written form / notarial authentication above CHF 2,000.
Simple Guarantee Switzerland
Template for a simple guarantee (Einfache Bürgschaft) under Swiss law (OR Art. 492-512). Covers guarantee amount, beneficium excussionis (Art. 495), notarial authentication (Art. 493 para. 2), recourse rights and spousal consent.
Crowdfunding Subscription Agreement Switzerland
Template for a Swiss crowdfunding subscription agreement under KAG, FIDLEG, BankG (BankV Art. 6 para. 2 — CHF 1M threshold without BankG licence). Covers crowdlending, participation certificates, convertible notes and DLT tokens.
Loan Agreement Switzerland (Darlehensvertrag)
A Loan Agreement (Darlehensvertrag) for Switzerland — governed by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Articles 312–318, covering Darlehenssumme, Zinssatz, Rückzahlungsmodalitäten, and Verrechnungssteuer obligations for private and commercial lending arrangements.
Letter of Comfort Switzerland (Patronatserklärung)
Template for a Swiss Patronatserklärung (Letter of Comfort). Distinguishes hard comfort letter (legally enforceable under OR Art. 41 ff.) from soft comfort letter (moral obligation only). Group financing, subsidiary support.
Government & Compliance (50 of 107)
Government Application Switzerland (Authority Request)
A formal Government Application (Amtliches Gesuch) for Switzerland addressed to cantonal or federal authorities, structured under the Federal Administrative Procedure Act (VwVG, SR 172.021) and cantonal administrative procedural law (VRG), for permits, licences, authorisations and other administrative decisions.
Data Rectification Request Switzerland
A Data Rectification Request (Datenschutz-Berichtigungsgesuch) for Switzerland under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG Art. 32, SR 235.1) effective 1 September 2023 and DSV Art. 21, enabling individuals to demand correction of inaccurate personal data from controllers within 30 days.
Data Erasure Request Switzerland
A Data Erasure Request (Datenschutz-Loeschungsbegehren) for Switzerland under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG Art. 32 Abs. 2, SR 235.1) effective 1 September 2023, demanding deletion of personal data when processing purposes lapse or processing is unlawful.
Data Breach Notification Switzerland (EDOEB)
A Data Breach Notification to the EDOEB for Switzerland under DSG Art. 24 (SR 235.1) effective 1 September 2023 and DSV Art. 15-16, implementing the 72-hour notification obligation for high-risk data breaches.
Administrative Objection Switzerland (Einsprache)
A formal Administrative Objection (Einsprache) against a Swiss authority decision, structured under the Federal Administrative Procedure Act VwVG Art. 50-71 (SR 172.021) and cantonal administrative procedural law (VRG), with 30-day appeal period and appeal to the Federal Administrative Court (BVGer).
Einwohneramt-Anmeldung Switzerland (Cantonal Population Registry Registration)
A formal Anmeldung beim Einwohneramt (Cantonal Population Registry Registration) for Switzerland under AIG Art. 12 (SR 142.20) and the kantonal Einwohnerregistergesetz. Mandatory within 14 days (8 days for third-state nationals) of taking residence in any Swiss municipality — for Swiss citizens, EU/EFTA citizens and third-state nationals.
Antrag auf Grundbucheintrag (Land Register Entry Application Switzerland)
A formal Antrag auf Grundbucheintrag (Land Register Entry Application) for Switzerland to the kantonal Grundbuchamt under ZGB Art. 942-977 and the Grundbuchverordnung (GBV, SR 211.432.1). Used for Eigentumsuebertragung, Schuldbrief, Grundpfandverschreibung, Dienstbarkeit, Vormerkung, Anmerkung or Loeschung — required for the constitutive land register entry under ZGB Art. 656.
Handelsregister-Löschung Switzerland (Commercial Register Deletion)
A formal Antrag auf Handelsregister-Loeschung (Commercial Register Deletion Application) for Switzerland to the kantonal Handelsregisteramt under OR Art. 938-941 and HRegV Art. 152-160. Required after orderly liquidation of an AG, GmbH, Genossenschaft or other registered entity, with mandatory 1-year waiting period after the third creditor call.
Commercial Register Application Switzerland (Handelsregistereintrag)
A Commercial Register Application (Handelsregisteranmeldung) for Switzerland — governed by the Handelsregisterverordnung (HRegV) and the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), covering Einzelunternehmen, GmbH, and AG registration at cantonal Handelsregisterämter and publication in the SHAB.
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