🇨🇭 Switzerland

Local services in Switzerland

Find local help in Switzerland and check people properly before you hire. Here’s what to look for locally.

Look the company up in Zefix.
Electrical installations need a licence from ESTI; ask to see it.
Ask for a written offer (Offerte / devis) and agree payment stages.

Official register: Zefix, the central business name index.

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Help in Switzerland

Emergency: 112 · Non-emergency police: 117 (police), 144 (ambulance)

Die Dargebotene Hand / La Main Tendue · 143 · 24/7, anonymous
Victim support (Opferhilfe / aide aux victimes) · Find your cantonal centre

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check a business in Switzerland?

Look it up in Zefix, the central business name index. Look the company up in Zefix.

Should I pay upfront?

Pay a reasonable deposit at most, against a written quote, and keep invoices. Never pay the full amount before work starts.