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Which formats of general meetings are recognised under Swiss law?

Swiss corporate law offers a wide range of formats for general meetings – from traditional in-person meetings to fully digital and written resolutions. But which format is legally permissible? What role do the articles of association play? And what requirements must be met in practice? This article provides a structured overview and practical guidance for companies.
April 23, 2026
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Exclusion of Voting Rights on Discharge: Who May Not Vote at the General Meeting

This article explains when voting rights are excluded in connection with the discharge of the board of directors and who may not vote at the general meeting. It covers typical scenarios such as board members as shareholders, representation situations and group structures. It also outlines the legal risks of non-compliance with Art. 695 CO.

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What Does the Discharge of the Board of Directors Really Do? Effects and Limits Explained

The discharge of the board of directors is a key resolution of the general meeting. It signals shareholder approval but also affects liability claims. This article explains how the discharge works, its limits and which risks remain under Swiss law.

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When does a non-listed Swiss company need an independent proxy?

Many boards assume that independent proxies only matter for listed companies. In practice, non-listed Swiss corporations may also need one, for example in virtual general meetings or when representation rights are restricted. This article explains when an independent proxy is required, the legal framework under Swiss corporate law and how boards of directors should address voting representation at general meetings.

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When Is an Independent Proxy Truly Independent?

Non-listed Swiss corporations may be required to appoint an independent proxy for their general meetings. This article explains when such a requirement arises and which independence standards apply. The legal framework is mainly based on Art. 689d CO and the independence rules for auditors in Art. 728 CO. It also discusses how financial interests or economic dependence may affect the assessment of independence.

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AGM Minutes Made Easy – How Small Corporations Can Efficiently Obtain Legally Compliant AGM Minutes with Konsento’s Quick AGM

Preparing AGM minutes is a legal requirement for every corporation. However, many small companies find the preparation of the annual general meeting and the drafting of the minutes time-consuming. This article explains the required content of AGM minutes under Swiss law and shows how small corporations can automatically generate legally compliant AGM minutes with Konsento’s Quick AGM – digitally, efficiently and without manual work.

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The New Investment Screening Act: Are Foreign Investments in Swiss Startups and SMEs Still Permissible?

The Investment Screening Act (ISA) introduces, for the first time, a Swiss legal framework for reviewing certain foreign investments. The article explains that the Act does not constitute a general barrier to foreign investment, but applies only in narrowly defined exceptional cases. For startups and SMEs, it is particularly relevant that private foreign investors and typical financing rounds are generally excluded. At the same time, the article highlights that corporate law and transparency obligations – including share register and beneficial owner requirements – remain applicable irrespective of the ISA.

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Interview with the CANTREAT Founders: Focus on Cancer Research Instead of Administration – How CANTREAT Keeps Its Back Free

In this interview, the CANTREAT founding team shares insights into their vision, the challenges of a rapidly growing shareholder structure and how they handle increasing corporate governance complexity. They explain why administrative processes can quickly become a bottleneck—and how Konsento helps create clarity, save time and elevate governance standards.

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CANTREAT AG – Fighting Cancer with Precision: How a MedTech Startup is Rethinking Tumor Treatment

How do you combine high-precision MedTech innovation with a complex shareholder structure? CANTREAT AG shows how it’s done. While the startup is rethinking cancer treatment with magnetically controlled nanoparticles, Konsento ensures clear, efficient and legally compliant processes in the background—from digital share register to general meetings and capital measures. This allows CANTREAT to fully focus on research, development and growth.

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Efficiency gain for listed company at general meeting with consensus using the example of Xlife Sciences

The Annual General Meeting of Xlife Sciences AG impressively showed how Konsento brings efficiency, transparency and sustainability to corporate management with its digital GV tool. From simple recording of written and electronic voting rights instructions to voting via mobile device and automatic report generation, Xlife Sciences was able to significantly reduce administrative costs, avoid sources of error and at the same time support their ESG goals.

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rheo-CEO Philipp Vetter: “I hardly had to deal with the administrative tasks of my capital increase”

rheo AG digitises vital-sign monitoring with wearable sensors and predictive analytics. In 2023, the company structured a convertible loan with 30 new investors, converted it into shares, increased its share capital and consolidated investors into two syndicates. In this interview, CEO Philipp Vetter explains how Konsento supported the entire process: legal alignment, synchronisation of contracts, automated document generation and coordination of the notarial certification. The outcome: a fast, reliable execution with major administrative time savings for the rheo team.

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