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Final Certificate Template for Switzerland

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Final Certificate

"I need a Final Certificate for a completed office building project in Zurich, with a contract value of 15 million CHF, where all works were completed on March 15, 2025, and we need to release the final 5% retention payment to the contractor."

Document background
The Final Certificate is a critical document in Swiss construction projects that marks the successful completion of construction works and establishes the final financial settlement between parties. It is typically issued after the completion of the defects liability period and when all outstanding works have been satisfactorily completed. This document, regulated under Swiss law and industry standards (particularly SIA Norm 118), serves multiple purposes: it confirms the final contract sum, releases any remaining retention monies, and triggers the start of the warranty period. The Final Certificate is essential for both the principal and contractor as it provides certainty regarding the completion of contractual obligations and financial settlements. It should be issued only after thorough inspection of the works and resolution of any outstanding issues.
Suggested Sections

1. Project Identification: Details of the construction project, including project name, address, and reference numbers

2. Contracting Parties: Identification of the contractor, principal/employer, and relevant architectural/engineering representatives

3. Contract Reference: Reference to the original construction contract and any subsequent variations

4. Works Completion Statement: Formal confirmation that all works have been completed in accordance with the contract specifications

5. Final Account Summary: Summary of the total contract sum, including original contract amount, approved variations, and final amount

6. Outstanding Works/Defects: Confirmation that any previously identified defects have been remedied or list of minor outstanding items

7. Retention Release: Details of any retention monies and their release

8. Payment Certification: Final amount certified for payment, including any adjustments

9. Warranty Period: Confirmation of warranty period commencement and duration

Optional Sections

1. Performance Certificates: Include when specific performance tests or certificates were required under the contract

2. Environmental Compliance: Include when project had specific environmental requirements or certifications

3. Insurance Confirmation: Include when specific ongoing insurance requirements need to be confirmed

4. Dispute Resolution Status: Include when there have been disputes during the project that need final resolution confirmation

5. Cantonal Compliance: Include when specific cantonal requirements need to be certified

Suggested Schedules

1. Final Account Breakdown: Detailed breakdown of all payments, variations, and adjustments

2. Outstanding Works List: Detailed list of any minor outstanding works or defects with agreed completion dates

3. Handover Documentation List: List of all technical documentation, warranties, and certificates provided

4. As-Built Drawings Register: List of all final as-built drawings and documentation

5. Test Certificates: Copies of all relevant test certificates and commissioning documentation

Authors

Alex Denne

Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓÆµ | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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