Company
registration
in Switzerland

Our team assists with company registration in canton of Zug, known for its favorable tax conditions for businesses and investors, and its crypto-friendly approach. With a company in Zug, you can even pay taxes directly from your crypto wallet. This option is available to both individuals and legal entities, provided the equivalent amount does not exceed 100,000 Swiss francs.

Benefits of doing business in Switzerland with Finevolution

• Full company registration within agreed timeframes
• Assistance with opening a bank account
• Post-registration maintenance
• Accounting & legal support

Which business structure to choose in Switzerland?

The first step is choosing the structure for your business, as it will affect the registration procedure, taxation, reporting, and auditing. Our team helps register two types of organizations in Switzerland:

GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) — Equivalent to Ltd:

• Partners are only liable up to their contribution in the share capital.
• Minimum number of founders: one.
• Swiss resident must be on the board of directors, but no residency or nationality restrictions apply to shareholders.
• Founder and director can be the same person.
• Minimum share capital for GmbH: 20,000 CHF / USD, with an open registry of owners. It can be fully contributed in cryptocurrency.
• Annual reporting is mandatory according to the canton’s regulatory requirements.
• An independent audit for GmbH is not required.

AG (Aktiengesellschaft) — Swiss Corporation:

1. Minimum number of shareholders: one. Shareholders can be individuals or legal entities, residents or non-residents of Switzerland.
2. Swiss resident must be appointed as a director (an individual), so be prepared to find such a director.
3. Minimum share capital for an AG: 100,000 CHF / USD, with a closed registry of owners. Half of the capital must be deposited (cryptocurrency is allowed). The capital is transferred to a temporary account before registration and can be used later.
4. Nominal value of shares must be at least 100 CHF.
5. Legal address in Switzerland is mandatory.
6. Annual financial statements, turnover reports, and profit statements are required.
7. Independent audits for AGs are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Advantages of registering a business in Switzerland

• Switzerland is a member of European Free Trade Association (EFTA), providing access to EU single market.
• Corporate tax for businesses in Switzerland ranges from 11.9% to 22%, with profit tax varying depending on the chosen canton.
• Switzerland has one of the strongest legal systems, ensuring robust protection of intellectual property and compliance with all legal requirements for your business and contract execution.
• Both the company and its bank account are located in Switzerland.
• VAT: If company does not operate within Switzerland, it is exempt from VAT. Within Switzerland, VAT rate is 8%.
• Swiss businesses can reclaim dividend tax.

Required documents for business registration in Switzerland

To ensure a smooth registration process, make sure to have the following documents:

• Notarized copies of internal & international passports
• Utility bill as proof of residence
• Completed registration form and company charter
• Bank certificate confirming the share capital
• Lease agreement for the office or representative space

How to Register a Business in Switzerland 2 Easy steps

Step 1, preparation:

• Select a company name (at least three options)
• Specify business activities
• Fill out registration form
• Provide company structure, including details of beneficiaries and shareholders (public for GmbH, private for AG)
• Determine location of the company’s office
• Draft the company charter with the consulting firm
• Open a temporary bank account to deposit the share capital, obtain a certificate from bank, and complete video identification with a bank representative

Step 2:

• Notarize and sign all documents
• Send original documents to Switzerland (via DHL or another courier service)
• Unlock bank account

The entire registration process takes about one month.

In fact, the registration process looks like this:

• Company entry is made in public register
• Company information is published in Commercial Register (within 10 days)
• Open a permanent bank account
• Register with social security system
• Apply for a VAT number

Our team is happy to assist you with business & legal consultations. Send a request through the form below or a message on Telegram bot/Viber, WhatsApp chat, for consultations. Our working hours are 9:00-19:00 from Monday to Friday.