OR Art. 689a -
Einleitung zur Rechtsnorm OR:
The Swiss Code of Obligations is a central code of Swiss civil law that regulates the legal relationships between private individuals. It includes five books that cover various aspects of contract law, law of obligations and property law, including the formation, content and termination of contracts, as well as liability for breach of contract and tort. The Code of Obligations is an important code of law for business and everyday life in Switzerland, as it forms the basis for many legal relationships and contracts and has been in force since 1912, whereby it is regularly adapted to social and economic developments.
Art. 689a OR from 2025
Art. 689a Entitlement against the company (1)
1 The membership rights conferred by registered shares may be exercised by any person authorised so to do by entry in the share register or a written power of attorney issued by the shareholder.
2 The membership rights conferred by bearer shares may be exercised by any person who shows they are in possession of the shares by presenting them. Persons attending the general meeting must provide their name and address in order to exercise their right to vote. (2)
3 A person in possession of a bearer share as a result of pledge, bailment or loan may exercise the attendant membership rights only if authorised to do so by the shareholder in writing. (3)
4 The board of directors may permit other forms of entitlement against the company, unless the articles of association provide otherwise. (3)
(1) Inserted by No I of the FA of 4 Oct. 1991, in force since 1 July 1992 ([AS 1992 733]; [BBl 1983 II 745]).
(2) Amended by No I of the FA of 19 June 2020 (Company Law), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 ([AS 2020 4005]; [2022 109]; [BBl 2017 399]).
(3) (4)
(4) Inserted by No I of the FA of 19 June 2020 (Company Law), in force since 1 Jan. 2023 ([AS 2020 4005]; [2022 109]; [BBl 2017 399]).
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.
