What is the UID register?

The UID register is a publicly accessible register, which is maintained by the federal tax administration and the Federal Statistical Office. The UID register assigns a unique identification number to each company and organization and contains basic information.

What is the purpose of the UID register?

The main goal of the UID register is to maintain a standardized identification register of all companies and organizations in Switzerland. This helps to reduce administrative burdens and to enable simpler and better communication between companies.

What is the UID number?

Every company that is recorded in the UID register receives an identification number, which is known as the UID number. This number remains the same throughout the life of the business. By this number, companies can also be better identified. For example, in the Central Business Index, also known as Zefix.

What exactly is recorded in the UID register?

The register contains the most important details and information about the respective company. This includes details such as name, address, legal form, and VAT data. If further information is needed, however, it can be obtained with the UID number in Zefix.