Switzerland Offshore company formation
Swiss Limited Liability Company (GmbH)
Swiss AG
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- Non-citizens Can Own All Shares
- Tax Rates Fluctuate From 12% to 25% Based on Location
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.
Switzerland Company Formation Package
BASIC
US$6000
- Set Up Fee
- Business Consultation
- Document Preparation
- Dedicated Account Manager
PLUS
US$6520
- Set Up Fee
- Company Rubber Stamp
- Company Seal
- Notaristic and Apostille on Documents
- Document Preparation
- Dedicated Account Manager
PREMIUM
US$6810
- Set Up Fee
- Company Rubber Stamp
- Company Seal
- Notaristic and Apostille on Documents
- International Courier
- Creation of Company Logos; Business Card; and Letterhead
- Documentation Preparation
- Dedicated Account Manager
Main Characteristics of a Swiss Offshore Company
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 | Approximately 10 days (upon validation of your identification documents). |
| Stability | Extremely stable jurisdiction, enjoying an excellent reputation. |
| Communication | Highly developed means of communication. |
| Time zone | Convenient world time zone: GMT+1 |
| Secretary required | No |
| 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. |
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Scope of Services
* Limited Liability Company
| Services and Documents Provided (Company Formation Service Fee) | Status |
|---|---|
| Prepare document |  |
| Swiss Business Address (c/o) (Annual) | |
| Company kit | |
| Courier documents | |
| 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. | |
| The statuses and names of all shareholders in the Swiss Commercial Gazette | |
| Company Register | |
| VAT Registration | |
| Accounting for Startups Pro (Annual) | |
| Annual Tax Return | |
| Notary Fee | |
| Commercial Register Fee | |
| Local director Service | Status |
|---|---|
| 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. | |
Swiss Offshore Company is ideal for?
Financial Management
International Investment
Trading or Holding Company
Commercial Trade Activities
What are the required documents for the Swiss Offshore Company Formation ?
- A certified copy of each director and shareholder’s passport
- A certified copy of each director and shareholder’s proof of domicile dated less than three months (must be in English)
- Proposed 3 company names with ending suffix “Limited”, “Corporation” or “Incorporated”.
- Last 3 months' bank statement. All in original.
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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.
