Registration of a company GMBH in Switzerland
from 7875 c.u.
Switzerland is a state in Central Europe, which is one of the first in attracting and retaining foreign capital and investments.
Despite the rather high level of prices compared to all European countries, Switzerland is a symbol of reliability and status.
Our lawyers provide full support for registering and doing business in Switzerland.
The process itself is simple, but rather scrupulous – it is necessary to carefully select both the type of company and the area (canton) of its future economic activity.
There are a number of features that are important to consider when planning to relocate your business to Switzerland.
ZUG AS A BUSINESS PLACE
Zug is a German-speaking canton in central Switzerland that is most popular for doing business and registering a company.
The main advantages include the following:
- international image
- maximum level of asset protection
- taxes in this canton are minimal
In addition, it is relatively easy to obtain a residence permit and a work permit.
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IS IT POSSIBLE TO REGISTER OFFSHORE COMPANY IN SWITZERLAND?
Legally, it is impossible to register an offshore company in Switzerland. However, Switzerland is a country with preferential taxation, and therefore many entrepreneurs prefer Switzerland, for example, even to such a popular area as Cyprus. In Cyprus, the tax on company income is 10%, while in Switzerland it can reach up to 4% subject to certain conditions.
WHAT TYPES OF COMPANIES ARE THE MOST DEVELOPED IN SWITZERLAND?
Among the most popular types are the following:
- Public corporation
- Limited liability company
PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF A COMPANY IN SWITZERLAND
The procedure for registering a company may differ depending on the canton. But, in general, the following procedure can be distinguished:
- Consider a company name
- Designate types of commercial activities
- Submit documents for registration
- The company must have the legal address to which correspondence will be sent
- Open an account
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO REGISTER A COMPANY?
If all documents are submitted correctly, the company registration takes about 7 days. This term can be reduced if necessary.
FEATURES OF REGISTRATION OF A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY (GMBH)
- The company must have the legal address to which correspondence will be sent
- Account opening
- Authorized capital from 20,000 Swiss francs
- Citizenship and nationality are not important
- At least 1 director
- Mandatory financial reporting
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reporting is required.
TAXATION
Switzerland has some peculiarities of taxation, however, it is necessary to study this issue in some detail.
It is worth noting that Switzerland has rather low taxes compared to the rest of Europe, which are of 3 types:
- federal
- from the canton
- from the commune
Our specialists will help you with the choice of a suitable canton. Contact our specialists and get professional advice.