OR Art. 812 -
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. 812 OR from 2025
Art. 812 Duty of care and of loyalty; prohibition of competition
1 The managing directors and third parties who are involved in management must carry out their duties with all due care and safeguard the interests of the company in good faith.
2 They are subject to the same duty of loyalty as the company members.
3 They may not carry on any activities in competition with the company unless the articles of association provide otherwise or all other company members consent to the activity in writing. The articles of association may provide that the consent of the members’ general meeting be required.
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.
