Simplifying startup founding and administration with EasyGov

Administrative complexity continues to be a recurring concern among startup founders in Switzerland. Time spent navigating bureaucracy is time not spent building products, teams, and markets.

EasyGov.swiss has already reduced administrative burdens in company formation and registration. However, many founders still experience fragmented processes and repeated data submissions.

Why administrative simplification is under review
The Swiss Parliament is examining whether the founding and ongoing administration of startups can be further simplified through EasyGov and the consistent application of the once-only principle.

This principle ensures that companies only need to provide their data once, after which it can be reused across all relevant administrative procedures.

What EasyGov currently offers
EasyGov enables digital company formation and registration with several authorities, including social security, VAT, and commercial registers. Data entered once is reused for subsequent processes, reducing duplication.

However, certain steps, such as notarial procedures or interactions with private providers, remain outside the platform’s scope.

Why this matters for startups
Administrative friction disproportionately affects startups, which operate with limited resources and tight timelines. Seamless digital processes can significantly lower entry barriers and improve Switzerland’s attractiveness as a startup location.

Political outlook
With EasyGov 2.0 planned, the key question is how far the platform will go in realising a truly integrated and user-centric founding experience.

Conclusion
Reducing bureaucracy is not a secondary issue. It directly affects productivity, innovation, and competitiveness. A fully implemented once-only principle could give Switzerland a clear advantage in attracting entrepreneurial talent.