Switzerland Company Services

Adjure undertakes the formation/set up and administration of companies registered in Switzerland. The services include the provision of the mandatory Resident director/manager as well as dealing with all the local regulatory and legal obligations.

Switzerland is an ideal place to carry out international business:

  • Stability and Security: Switzerland boasts political stability, a well-established legal system, and a commitment to neutrality, providing a secure foundation for your business ventures.
  • Strategic Location: Situated in the heart of Europe, Switzerland offers unparalleled access to key markets, making it an ideal gateway for international trade and growth.
  • Business-Friendly Environment: With low corporate taxes, transparent regulations, and a highly skilled workforce, Switzerland fosters an environment conducive to business growth and innovation.
  • Financial Strength: Switzerland is home to a robust banking sector renowned for its stability and discretion, offering access to sophisticated financial services tailored to your company's needs.
  • Geneva is the prime financial centre of Switzerland and has over 250 banks (out of which almost half are foreign-owned);

Switzerland offers a number of different corporate structures, a comparison of some of these can be found below

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Compare different Switzerland entities LLC Holding Company Charitable foundation
Also known as  GmbH/SARL   Stiftung
Best use of company? All products and services Holding Company Non-profit business
How soon can you invoice Clients\sign sales contracts? 1-2 months 1-2 months 2 months
How soon can you hire staff? 1-2 months 2 months 2 months
How soon can you sign a lease agreement? 1 month 1 month 1 month
How long to supply corporate bank account numbers? 1-2 months 1-2 months 2 months
How long to supply company registration/tax numbers? 1 month 1 month 1 month
Statutory corporate tax rate on federal level? 8.5% 8.5% 0%
Statutory corporate tax rate on cantonal level? Variable Variable 0%
Average corporate tax payable? 11.9-21% 11.9-21% 4.25%
Limited liability entity? Yes Yes Yes
Resident director/partner/manager/ legal representative required? Yes Yes Yes
Minimum paid up share capital? (CHF) 20,000 20,000 50,000
Can secure trade finance? Yes Yes No
VAT payable on sales to local customers? Yes Yes No
Must file an annual tax return?  Yes  Yes No
Must file annual financial statements? Yes Yes No
Must appoint an auditor if certain criterion is met? Yes Yes Yes
Access to double taxation treaties? Yes Yes No
Withholding tax on payments to foreign shareholders? Yes Yes Yes
Resident director/partner/manager/ legal representative required? Yes Yes Yes
Minimum number of shareholders/partners? 1 1 1
Minimum number of directors/managers? 1 1 1
Time to incorporate a new entity? 1 month 1 month 1 month