Use your actual address
Enter your real country, street and house number, even if your audience is Swiss. Inventing a Swiss address can create verification problems. A business should use its legal name and an authorised contact. Choose a contact email that works before the new domain becomes active.
Take verification requests seriously
The registry may contact you if details appear unclear or suspicious. Verify the sender and respond within the stated deadline. A special case may require evidence or a Swiss correspondence address. That does not mean every applicant must live in Switzerland.
A local domain is not a company registration
A .ch address does not make your company Swiss or certify a local establishment. Keep business information and delivery terms accurate. Choose website languages for the audience you actually serve rather than assuming one language fits Switzerland.
Your practical checklist
- Use your real address.
- Choose an existing contact email.
- Keep the registrant confirmation.
- Verify registry requests through official channels.
A useful question
Must I form a Swiss company?
That is not normally a general requirement for .ch registration. Additional checks may still apply.
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Sources & further reading
Original guide by chname.ch editorial. Archive dates organise this library; this guide was created and reviewed on . Provider and registry instructions take precedence when requirements change.