OR Art. 802 -
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. 802 OR from 2025
Art. 802 Right to information and of inspection
1 Any company member may request the managing directors to provide information on any company matter.
2 Unless the company has an external auditor, company members have unrestricted access to the company ledgers and files. (1) If the company has an external auditor, the books and files may be inspected only if a legitimate interest is credibly demonstrated.
3 If there is a risk that a company member may use the information obtained for non-company purposes that may be detrimental to the company, the managing directors may refuse to provide information and allow access to the extent required; if the company member so requests, the members’ general meeting decides on the matter.
4 If the members’ general meeting refuses to provide information or allow access without justification, the court may issue the relevant order at the request of the company member.
(1) 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]).
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.
