Switzerland company

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General information

Ideally located at the centre of Europe, Switzerland is an internationally renowned financial centre. Switzerland is a confederation with each canton (26) managed autonomously.

The current distribution of sectors between the Confederation and the cantons is laid out in the constitution fédérale, which specifies the limits of their respective governance. Due to their attractive tax system, Swiss companies are often used and are also a symbol of prestige.

We register two types of company: the Société Anonyme [public company] (S.A.) and the Société à Responsabilité Limitée [Limited Liability Company] (S.A.R.L.). Company registration in Switzerland can be processed in about 10 days.

Swiss company main characteristics:

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.
Confidentiality Switzerland offers a high level of confidentiality. For an S.A. the names of shareholders remain anonymous.
Accounting requirement Annual accounts required. Audit is not mandatory.
Taxation 9% if the majority of turnover is made abroad. Otherwise between 18% and 30% on profits.
Legislation Under Civil Law
Standard currency CHF
Time to form Approximately 10 days.
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 incorporate the company, 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.
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 permited.

European company

European corporate identity gives you access to a huge market and to a wide range of suppliers. Enjoy prestige of the EU company and the opportunity to buy and sell within EU with 0% VAT.

Offshore company

Having an offshore company can help you save money. Offshore companies typically pay lower taxes. Paying lower taxes means that you can reinvest the company's earnings.

Bank Accounts

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