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CH
Company formation
Start your Swiss company.
GmbH or AG in the canton that fits — with the legally required Swiss-resident director arranged.
From€3,980
Entity types
GmbH · AG
Timeline
2–4 weeks
Min. capital
CHF 20,000 GmbH / 100,000 AG
Corporate tax
~12–21% by canton
A Swiss-resident director is a legal requirement — we arrange one as part of the setup.
What's included
- GmbH or AG formation, end to end
- Canton selection (tax + practicality)
- Notarization & commercial register filing
- Swiss-resident director arrangement (legal requirement)
- Capital-deposit account coordination
- VAT registration where relevant
- Business banking introduction
- A dedicated point of contact
Popular add-ons
- Company name check · €220
- Registered address (Zug / Zurich)
- Resident director, ongoing
- Monthly accounting
- Trademark filing (IPI)
Typical timeline: 2–4 weeks
What happens next
- 01Book & confirmSubmit the form; we confirm canton, entity and director setup within one business day.
- 02Capital & documentsCapital-deposit account opened; articles notarized.
- 03RegisterCommercial register entry; resident director in place.
- 04OperationalVAT where relevant, banking live — ready to trade.
Request your setup
€3,980Indicative fee · fixed quote after we confirm scope
Questions
Asked before every CH setup.
Why do I need a Swiss-resident director?
Swiss law requires at least one person with sole signatory power to be resident in Switzerland. We arrange this through vetted partners — it's included in the setup and continues as a monthly service.
Which canton should I pick?
Zug and Lucerne are the classic low-tax choices; Zurich buys prestige and talent. We model the difference for your numbers during scoping.
GmbH or AG?
GmbH from CHF 20,000 with visible shareholders; AG from CHF 100,000 (50% paid in) with anonymous shareholders and more weight. Depends on capital and optics.