Geneva
Switzerland’s second-most populous city, Geneva is home to an affluent, diverse population. This makes it the perfect city to host a pop up shop. Located on the shores of Lake Geneva and home to many international organizations, Geneva combines an international audience with the exclusive world of diplomacy and global trade.
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Legal insights
Yes. Subleasing is allowed, in general.
No, there are no restrictions.
Subleasing is not possible without the landlord's consent.
No, they cannot.
No, extensions can not be excluded by contract.
Tenancy extension cannot be limited by contract, however commercial short-term leases might be excluded from this.
Tenancy extension cannot be limited by contract, however commercial short-term leases might be excluded from this.
No, liability insurance is not required by law.
Yes, landlords normally require liability insurance.
No, a permit is not required to operate a retail trading business. There may be permits required for construction and other work, though.
Normally, no special business permits are required as long as an individual has obtained the necessary work and residence permits. For certain shop categories, e.g. food, alcohol, tobacco, etc., special permit regulations nevertheless apply.
Registration of a business in the Commercial Register will automatically result in a general business licence (certificate) being issued. In some specific sectors including banking, insurance, transport, and employment services, a special licence is required.
Generally, the shops have the following opening hours:
- Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 19.00 (Friday 19.30)
- Saturday from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Please note:
- Shops are allowed to stay open until 9.00 pm one evening per week.
A shop can only open outside normal business hours if the employees are managers of the shop with a high managerial level.
A permit is required. Permission to make use of public areas is granted by the public areas department of the City of Geneva.
A permit is required. Permission to make use of public areas is granted by the public areas department of the City of Geneva.
Yes, a permit is required.