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
Real Estate (18 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.
Personal & Family (18 of 47)
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.
Estate Planning (18 of 37)
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.
Employment (18 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.
Financial (18 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.
Government & Compliance (18 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.
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