Créer son entreprise
The articles of association set the legal foundations of your Swiss company. Before signing at the notary, check that the purpose, capital and decision-making rules reflect how the founders intend to run the business....
A Swiss LLC (Sàrl/GmbH) needs at least CHF 20,000, fully paid up. An SA/AG needs CHF 100,000 subscribed share capital, with at least 20% of each share and CHF 50,000 overall paid up at incorporation. The funds then belong to the company. To choose the...
A capital deposit account holds the cash capital of a Swiss LLC (Sàrl/GmbH) or corporation (SA/AG) before Commercial Register registration. The bank blocks the funds and issues a capital confirmation for the notary. Once the company is registered and bank requirements are met, the money...
A Swiss corporation—called a société anonyme (SA) in French or Aktiengesellschaft (AG) in German—is a separate legal entity owned by shareholders. One founder is enough. Incorporation requires at least CHF 100,000 in subscribed share capital, a notarial deed and Commercial Register registration. Here is how...
Should you set up a Swiss LLC (Sàrl/GmbH) or a corporation (SA/AG)? Both separate company assets from their owners’ assets. The main differences are share capital, public ownership information and how ownership transfers are organised. This comparison helps you decide based on your funding, co-founders...