What is the innovation certificate — and why

Core of LVC: cooperative innovation (PGR Art. 483 et seq.).

Describes the joint project — aligned with statutes and contribution rules.

Does not replace register, tax or token licence.

Digihub formation practice: machine-readable manifest and quote, x402 USDC payment, intake with name (“… Genossenschaft”), purpose, two real names, shares and seat, then draft pack and status JSON. Target SLA: seven days to filing-ready. ready_to_file does not mean “on the commercial register” or “AfJ stamped”.

PGR Art. 1016 protects against confusing names; Digihub keeps the check pending until evidence exists. The agent does not confirm “available”. Register entry is optionally recommended (name protection, visibility); authority time is separate. Pack prices from the quote; official fees often CHF extra.

Liberation and capital paying-in are separate rails: the standard is a cash payment with a bank confirmation, crypto only as a contribution in kind case by case — capital-account and stablecoin guides. Contributions in kind: Art. 391 para. 5 and 392 para. 2 PGR. Start: /en/found, /en/timeline, /en/pricing, /en/agents.

Specifically on «What is the innovation certificate — and why?»: It records that the LVC develops an innovation together — not a silent asset shell. It is part of the draft pack, not a grant machine, not a TVTG licence and not a tax certificate. Without a coherent innovation purpose the LVC often does not fit. This deepening is preview orientation — not legal or tax advice. Verify against AJU, gesetze.li and advisers. Entries: found, LVC, guides.