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Benefits of Switzerland Company Formation ?

Switzerland is one of the most attractive places to open a company in Europe due to its stable economic conditions and highly developed financial systems. It has a very high standard of living, HDI, and has the second-highest GDP per capita, and is home to some of the most recognizable banks in the world including UBS and Credit Suisse.

Generally known for offshore banking and financial industry; it has also recently positioned itself for a hub for startups in the financial technology and cryptocurrency space.

Switzerland has several company formation structures with two standing out the most. The Swiss GMBH and the Swiss AG. While the Swiss Trust Company was once one of the most popular vehicles it has since not become worth the extra cost and has lost much of its prestige in the last decade.

Abbreviation GMBH stands for “Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung” which means ‘Company with Limited Liability’ in German.

The Swiss GMGH is the equivalent of a Limited Liability Company (LLC) where members receive limited liability. The GMBH is the second most popular company formation structure, apart from the Swiss AG.

The incorporation and the administration is fairly simple and it is possible to start the company with only one founder/ shareholder.

The minimum contribution or paid-up capital required is 20,000 CHF (20,076 USD) and liability is limited to the contributions made by the members.

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Main Characteristics of a Swiss Offshore Company

CharacteristicDescription
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 officersThe 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 requirementAnnual accounts required. Audit is not mandatory.
TaxationThe 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.
LegislationUnder Civil Law.
Standard currencyCHF
Time to formApproximately 10 days (upon validation of your identification documents).
StabilityExtremely stable jurisdiction, enjoying an excellent reputation.
CommunicationHighly developed means of communication.
Time zoneConvenient world time zone: GMT+1
Secretary requiredNo
Paid up capital requirementTo 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 DateAnniversary date of the company / Each Year
Minimum directors/shareholdersMinimum of 1 director/shareholder
A director resident in Switzerland is mandatory. The price of the nominee director in Switzerland is 3,600 Euros
Bearer sharesBearer shares are not permitted.
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Scope of Services

* Limited Liability Company

Services and Documents Provided (Company Formation Service Fee)Status
Prepare documentYes
Swiss Business Address (c/o) (Annual)Yes
Company kitYes
Courier documentsYes
Certificate of Incorporation (Government Fee)Status
Submission of all documents to the Swiss Commercial Register and attending to any clarifications on the structure and applications required.Yes
The statuses and names of all shareholders in the Swiss Commercial GazetteYes
Company RegisterYes
VAT RegistrationYes
Accounting for Startups Pro (Annual)Yes
Annual Tax ReturnYes
Notary FeeYes
Commercial Register FeeYes
Local director ServiceStatus
The company is required to appoint at least one of the directors must have a local Director who is either resident in Switzerland, or is a Swiss national.Yes

Swiss Offshore Company is ideal for?

Financial Management

International Investment

Trading or Holding Company

Commercial Trade Activities

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Frequently Asked Questions – Switzerland Offshore Company Formation

Offshore or non-resident companies are described as companies that conduct an insubstantial or zero volume of business within their jurisdiction of incorporation.

There are two primary purposes. One is tax minimization. The other is asset protection and confidentiality. Both reasons can be quite independent. Some offshore companies are not registered with any tax-reduction purpose in mind! More often, though, both of those reasons interlap and complement each other.

The Swiss GMBH files its own tax return as a separate legal entity or Corporation.

After approval of registration by the Commercial Registry for corporate tax and VAT identity numbers. The Company must apply to the Federal Tax Administration.

Taxes are payable to the federal government and the canton in which one is registered. Each Canton has different Tax rates.

Given below are the federal and canton corporate tax rates and their ranges:

  • Direct federal taxes on profits: 8.5%
  • Cantonal tax on profits: 5.9% – 16%
  • Cantonal tax on capital: 0.05% – 0.3%
  • Total tax burden: 14.5% – 25%
  • The Value Added Tax (VAT) is 8% which is the lowest rate in Europe.

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.

The details of the shareholders, directors as well as the company’s financial statements are publicly accessible, and though the details of the beneficial owner are disclosed they are not made publicly available. The disclosure of Beneficial owner is only to be made to banks when opening a bank account for Money Laundering checks

Yes. Absolutely! The entire process to open a bank account for Swiss offshore company can be done remotely.

Skwer Group have more than 35 years combined experience in offshore company formation, our global network of registered agent based in more than 20 major jurisdictions, allow us to offer our clients the best services at a very competitive price.

Each client receives a tailor-made service, aligned with the latest jurisdiction laws. In addition, we also provide related services such as bank account opening and accounting services.

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