Company name, purpose and organisation
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LLC formation in Geneva
Form an LLC in Geneva with a Swiss certified accountant
Karpeo handles your company formation from drafting the corporate purpose to Commercial Register registration. You benefit from a clear price and a contact who also understands the future LLC’s accounting and taxation.
From the founders of Entreprendre.ch Swiss certified accountants with experience from more than 3,500 LLC and corporation formations.
Formation managed from start to finish
You present the project. We coordinate the formation.
Forming an LLC involves the bank, notary and Commercial Register. Karpeo prepares the information, reviews the file and tells you precisely what is required at each stage.
We define your LLC
The name, purpose, registered office, shareholders, managing directors and signing authorities are defined before documents are drafted.
We prepare the formation
We draft the file, guide you through the capital deposit and coordinate signature with the notary.
We finalise registration
The file is sent to the Commercial Register, then we organise the company’s next obligations.
What Karpeo handles
A complete formation file prepared for your LLC.
We do not simply provide document templates. Each item is reviewed in the context of your activity, shareholders and future company organisation.
Articles of association and formation file
We prepare the articles of association and documents required to form your LLC, then check them for consistency before signature.
Capital deposit account and notary
We guide you through depositing the share capital and coordinate the notarised deed. The notary’s fees are included in our packages.
Commercial Register and launch
We finalise the Commercial Register file and prepare the first accounting, tax and payroll obligations with you.
LLC formation at a clear price
CHF 490 excl. VAT, notary fees includedTwo packages with transparent pricing.
The Standard package covers the essential formation work. Premium adds advice for entrepreneurs who want to validate decisions before launch.
- Standard, CHF 490 excl. VAT: name, purpose, documents, articles, notary and Commercial Register file
- Premium, CHF 590 excl. VAT: Standard scope, personalised advice, VAT registration where required and tax recommendations
- Initial conversation and form with no commitment
- Notary fees included in both packages
Commercial Register fees of approximately CHF 550 and any bank or legalisation fees are charged separately. The CHF 20,000 share capital belongs to the LLC; it is not a formation fee.
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Sarah PrieurPartner · Swiss certified accountant
Tax · Structuring · Support
Romain PrieurFounder · Swiss certified accountant
Company formation · Advice · Supervision
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Expertise that goes beyond the articles
Your LLC is prepared by Swiss certified accountants.
Formation already involves tax, remuneration and accounting decisions. Your file is handled by professionals who understand what happens after registration.
- Swiss federal qualificationAccountants trained and certified in Switzerland.
- EXPERTsuisseOur certified accountants are members of Switzerland’s leading professional association.
- Entreprendre.chKarpeo is led by the founders of Entreprendre.ch, drawing on experience from more than 3,500 company formations.
- GenevaA team available in Eaux-Vives and throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
Requirements to meet
Three matters must be clear before filing.
An LLC can be formed by one person. It requires CHF 20,000 of share capital, a distinctive name and an organisation allowing representation in Switzerland.
We verify these points before drafting the articles. This avoids late corrections to an unavailable name, an overly narrow purpose or unsuitable signing authorities.
Check my LLC projectEssential requirements
- CHF 20,000 capital
The capital must be fully paid in. After registration, it becomes available to finance the company’s activity.
- Representation in Switzerland
At least one person authorised to represent the LLC must reside in Switzerland.
- A name and registered office
The company name must be sufficiently distinctive. Karpeo checks its availability in the official Zefix register.
- A notarised deed
Formation is signed before a notary. We prepare the notarial work and coordinate the file.
Do you live abroad?Formation remains possible
We review representation, signing authority and registered office before starting.
LLC formation on video
Romain’s answers to watch before starting.
Capital, management, legal structure, tax and formation steps: our YouTube channel complements this page with practical explanations about starting a business in Switzerland.
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From an expertRomain Prieur explains
After Commercial Register registration
Your accounting firm already knows your new LLC.
Karpeo can organise the accounts and first deadlines from registration. You do not need to explain the company to a new provider a few weeks after formation.
- From registration
Accounting
The chart of accounts, invoicing, supporting documents and year-end closing are organised from the outset.
- According to the activity
VAT and taxation
We check VAT liability and prepare the company’s tax calendar.
- From the first hire
Payroll
Managing-director remuneration, social insurance and the first employee are anticipated.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before forming your LLC.
For more detail on the rules and decisions, read our guide to forming an LLC in Switzerland.
How much does it cost to form an LLC in Geneva with Karpeo?
The Standard package costs CHF 490 excluding VAT and includes document preparation and notary fees. The Premium package costs CHF 590 excluding VAT and adds personalised advice, VAT registration where required and initial tax recommendations. Commercial Register fees of approximately CHF 550 and any bank or legalisation fees are charged separately.
How much capital is required to form an LLC in Switzerland?
The minimum share capital is CHF 20,000 and must be fully paid in at formation. It can be deposited in cash into a capital deposit account or contributed in kind under a specific procedure. After registration, the capital is released to the company and can finance its activity.
How long does it take to form an LLC in Geneva?
It generally takes two to four weeks. The timing mainly depends on opening the capital deposit account, signing the notarised deed and processing by the Commercial Register. We prepare and monitor each step to avoid preventable delays.
Is a notary mandatory?
Yes. Forming an LLC requires a notarised deed. Karpeo prepares the file and coordinates the partner notary. Notary fees are included in the Standard and Premium packages.
Can you form a Swiss LLC while living abroad?
Yes. The LLC must, however, be represented by at least one person resident in Switzerland. We check the organisation, signing authorities and any representation requirements before preparing the articles.
What exactly does Karpeo’s support include?
We check the name, draft the purpose, prepare the articles and formation documents, assist with the capital deposit account, coordinate the notary and finalise the Commercial Register file. The precise scope of each package is presented before approval.
Is an LLC or corporation the better choice?
An LLC suits many entrepreneurs and SMEs with minimum capital of CHF 20,000. A corporation requires CHF 100,000 of share capital, of which at least CHF 50,000 must be paid in, and often serves different governance, investment or confidentiality needs. We compare both forms for your project.
Can Karpeo also manage the company after formation?
Yes. Karpeo is an accounting firm. After registration, our team can set up accounting, VAT returns, payroll, social insurance and annual accounts. You retain a contact who already knows your company.
Let’s discuss your future company
Your LLC formation can start today.
Tell us your activity, number of shareholders, planned registered office and schedule. A Swiss certified accountant will reply with the right package and next steps.