
Switzerland has one of the most modern and stable economies in the world. The country has been ranked on various occasions as the wealthiest country in the world and it is easy to understand why foreign investors would want to open companies in Switzerland.
Open a new company in Switzerland
Switzerland is a gateway to many markets and a company incorporated here may offer investors access to multiple opportunities and international recognition. Switzerland offers five options regarding the types of companies that can be incorporated here.
The
Swiss GmbH is one of the most popular business structures in Switzerland, however, this type of company requires a minimum share capital of 20,000 CHF.
General partnerships and limited partnerships in Switzerland are formed when at least two individuals choose to enter into a business partnership. Differences apply to the liability of the partners.
Sole proprietorships in Switzerland are usually incorporated by only one entrepreneur that wants to establish operations in Switzerland.
Regardless of the type of company chosen, when entrepreneurs
open new businesses in Switzerland they are in charge of the entire incorporation process. Our
company formation experts in Switzerland can make sure that every legal aspect is observed during the formation of your new company. Besides the
registration services offered in Switzerland,
our team can also
incorporate your company in other countries. An example would be
our website in Netherlands, a service provided by
Dutch specialists located in Amsterdam and Rotterdam. We can also put you in touch with our international partners if you need other services, such as
painting for your office or
medical services.
The requirements for the accounting standards under which a consolidated financial statement must be prepared are not stated in the Swiss Code of Obligations. Only listed companies require that a recognized accounting standard such as GAAP or IFRS are used. However, small and medium-sized businesses adopt GAAP accounting rules which can be explained by our Swiss accounting company.
Buy a shelf company in Switzerland
The main advantage of a
Swiss shelf company when compared to a new company is the less amount of time in which business operations can begin. Shelf companies are companies that have already been created and they can either have a history or be essentially as new as a freshly formed company.
A shelf company in Switzerland already has all of the necessary documentation submitted at the relevant authorities and it is
already registered at the Swiss Commercial Register. However, the buyer must transfer shares or make all other necessary payments to fulfill the obligations regarding the minimum share capital.
Our
company incorporation experts can help you
buy a shelf company in Switzerland. We will supervise the entire purchase-sale process and we can offer further assistance for
opening a Swiss bank account.