Company Start Switzerland provides, with a simple API request and in just a few seconds, the main information about Swiss companies, including company details and registered office. It is the perfect service for those who need to verify, validate, or integrate company data in a simple, fast, and scalable way.
Data can be retrieved starting from one of the following parameters:
- VAT Number (vatcode)
- ID (internal company identifier)
- Company Number
- Tax Number
The Company Start Switzerland endpoint is: GET /CH-start/{vatCode_companyNumber_taxCode_or_id}
REQUEST EXAMPLE
GET /CH-start/{vatCode_companyNumber_taxCode_or_id}
https://company.openapi.com/CH-start/CHE-108.167.035Retrieve over 20 detailed data points, including:
- Full Company Name
- VAT Number
- Tax Code
- LEI Code (Legal Entity Identifier)
- Company Number
- Activity Status (ACTIVE, CEASED)
- Full registered office address (street, number, ZIP code, city, country)
- GPS Coordinates (longitude and latitude)
- Company Incorporation Date
- ID (internal company identifier)
RESPONSE EXAMPLE
GET /CH-start/{vatCode_companyNumber_taxCode_or_id}
Example response using VAT Code CHE-108.167.035 as parameter:
{
"data": {
"id": 682df39e2e1d3b182acb61d6
"lastUpdateTimestamp": 1748964807,
"companyName": "Showpad",
"companyNumber": "0836.159.9924",
"vatCode": "CHE-108.167.035",
"taxCode": "108167035",
"leiCode": "2138007F3RA1YRID9S87",
"address": {
"registeredOffice": {
"town": "Thalwil",
"country": "CH",
"zipCode": "8800",
"streetName": "Seestrasse 97",
"streetNumber": "97",
"gps": {
"coordinates": [
8.57057,
47.29279
]
}
}
},
"activityStatus": "ACTIVE",
"registrationDate": "1983-11-04",
}
],
"success": true,
"message": "",
"error": null
}Company Start Switzerland is the ideal solution for those who need to verify, validate, or integrate company data in Switzerland in a simple, fast, and scalable way. Thanks to the response in just a few seconds and the quality of official data, the service is often used to automate company validation checks and simplify verification processes.
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Company Start Switzerland is an API service that provides real-time access to official data on Belgian companies. With a simple request, you can obtain up-to-date and reliable information to verify, validate, or enrich company data in a fast and scalable way.
The service returns:
- Company registry data
- Identifying information
- Company status in the official register
It is ideal for automating checks and streamlining business verification processes.
The service provides a comprehensive set of official data on any company registered in Switzerland, including:
- Full company name
- VAT number
- LEI code (Legal Entity Identifier)
- Company number (official registration number)
- Full legal address (street, number, ZIP code, city, country)
- GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
- Activity status (ACTIVE, CEASED)
- Company incorporation date
- Internal company ID
This data offers an up-to-date overview essential for verifying the company’s identity and operational status.
The two services differ in the level of detail provided:
Company Start Switzerland
Provides immediate access to essential identification data:
- Company name
- VAT
- LEI
- Establishment number
- Tax ID
- Company number
- Activity status
- Registered office address
- GPS coordinates
Ideal for users needing quick, automated verifications without financial deep dives.
Company Advanced Switzerland
Includes all data from Company Start, plus:
- Full economic data, including current and historical financial statements, revenue, profit, and employees
- Activity codes: NACE, SIC, and NAICS
- Contact details (phone, website, email)
Perfect for detailed analysis, due diligence, or strategic evaluations.
This service is designed for companies, developers, and professionals who need real-time access to verified business data for various operational and strategic purposes:
- E-commerce and marketplaces for supplier and partner validation
- Software houses to integrate business data into apps and CRMs
- Marketing and sales teams to enrich B2B databases
- Payment providers for anti-fraud checks and KYB (Know Your Business)
- Consultants and analysts needing reliable access to official company data
Yes, similar versions of Company Start are available for other European countries and global services:
- In addition to key countries such as Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom (already active), Company Start will soon be available across almost all European countries, expanding continent-wide coverage with official, updated data.
- European VAT – Verifies VAT, name, and address for European companies, including those not listed in VIES.
- Company Worldwide – Global access with three depth levels: Start, Advanced, Top.
Company Start Switzerland is a synchronous service that guarantees a response within a few seconds—typically under 10 seconds—making it ideal for integration into automated processes and instant company verifications.
Two usage models are available:
- Subscription plans: Starting at €0.055 + VAT per request, with varying limits based on the selected plan.
- Pay-as-you-go: Fixed cost of €0.06 + VAT per request.
This pricing structure ensures maximum flexibility for both occasional and high-volume users.
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