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SWISS COMPANY REGISTRATION

Globally respected financial hub with stability and low effective tax

Starting at $ 8,000

WHY CHOOSE Switzerland FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

Explore the unique advantages that make Switzerland a top choice for global entrepreneurs and investors.

TAX EFFICIENCY

Switzerland provides favorable corporate tax rates, enhancing business profitability.

HIGH PRIVACY PROTECTION

Strong privacy protections ensure confidentiality of corporate details.

SIMPLE SETUP PROCESS

Get your company up and running in just 1 month.*

CENTRAL EUROPEAN LOCATION

Strategic access to European markets from a stable and neutral jurisdiction.

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Jurisdiction

Switzerland OFFSHORE
COMPANY FORMATION

Company Taxes in Switzerland

Difference between S.A-SARL

Good to Know

Switzerland is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association, but notably it is not part of the European Union, nor the European Economic Area. However, the country does participate in the Schengen Area and the EU's single market through a number of bilateral treaties.

Main Characteristics

Company type

S.A. or S.A.R.L.

Governing corporate legislation

The Canton’s Register acts as a monitoring body.

Information published relating to company officers

The names of the directors appear in the public register (available on the Internet). For an S.A.R.L. the names of associates are also published.

Accounting requirement

Annual accounts required. Audit is not mandatory.

Taxation

The current corporate tax rate in Geneva (Switzerland) is of 13.99% on profits following the enactment of Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing in 2019.

Legislation

Under Civil Law.

Standard currency

CHF

Time to form

Stability

Extremely stable jurisdiction, enjoying an excellent reputation.

Communication

Highly developed means of communication.

Time zone

Convenient World Time Zone: GMT+1

Secretary required

Paid up capital requirement

To register a company in Switzerland, the following amount should be deposited on the company's account: CHF 50,000 for an S.A. and CHF 20,000 for an S.A.R.L.

Renewal Date

Anniversary date of the company / Each Year

Minimum directors/shareholders

Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
A director resident in Switzerland is mandatory. The price of the nominee director in Switzerland is 3,600 Euros

Bearer shares

Bearer shares are not permitted.

Documents Required

2 notarized & apostilled copies

of your passport, 2 notarized & apostilled copies of proof of domicile dated within last month, a copy of last tax return declaration, a curriculum vitae, as well as last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.**

Switzerland Offshore Company, ideal for...

* Subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.

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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS

Have questions about starting your business with SFM? We’ve got answers. Here’s everything you need to know about our company formation process, pricing, and ongoing support.

What type of company do you register in Switzerland?

The two types of company that we form in Geneva - Switzerland are known as S.A. (Société anonyme) and S.A.R.L. (Société A Responsabilité Limitée). The Canton’s Register acts as a monitoring body.
What is the difference between S.A. and S.A.R.L.?

These two types of companies are called in the French language S.A. (Société anonyme) and S.A.R.L. (Société A Responsabilité Limitée) and are equivalent to a Public Limited Company (PLC) and Limited Liability Company (LLC) respectively.

Please refer to our complete guide about both entities.
Are Swiss SA and Swiss SARL tax liable?

Yes.Please refer to our complete guide about a swiss company taxation.
Do I need to submit accounts for a Swiss SA and Swiss SARL?

Yes, accounting is compulsory, but auditing is not required. If the company does not want to be audited, it must apply for “opting out” applicable under certain circumstances.
Will my data be publicly available in Switzerland?

Yes, for both SA and SARL, the name of the director is publicly available in the local commercial register.

However, the name of the shareholders appears publicly only for an SARL company.
Will my liability be limited if I register my company as SA or SARL in Geneva, Switzerland?

The shareholders’ liability in an SARL is the amount of share capital that they have invested. However, additional payments may be imposed if and when required to cover losses, or in case such clause is stipulated in the articles of association of the company. These additional payments cannot exceed twice the value of the company share capital.

The shareholders’ liability in an SA is typically limited to the amount of shares respectively held by them.
Do I need to deposit the paid up capital for a SA or SARL company in Geneva, Switzerland?

To register a company in Switzerland, the following amount should be deposited on the company's account: CHF 50,000 for an S.A. and CHF 20,000 for an S.A.R.L.
How many directors and shareholders should I appoint to my SA or SARL company in Geneva, Switzerland?

A minimum of one shareholder and one swiss resident director should be appointed while registering a SA or a SARL company.

The necessary local swiss resident director services are obtained through SFM and our agent in consideration of the professional director service fees.