Switzerland offers an ideal combination of political and economical stability as well as a welcoming environment for foreign entrepreneurs. Corporate taxes are relatively low and there are opportunities for every need. These advantages make Switzerland a perfect choice for starting a new business. U ...

There are various reasons for which entrepreneurs choose to invest in Switzerland, from qualified workforce, great incentives and a stable economic environment. Most of them choose to establish a company or set up a branch of their company in Switzerland. A Swiss branch is not considered a separate ...

Due to the urgent need of business commencement, or the need of an easier incorporation process, entrepreneurs often choose to purchase shelf, or readymade companies inSwitzerland, rather then to start the process of establishment of a brand new company.There are various shelf companies, suited for ...

1. What is the corporate tax in Switzerland? Swedish corporations are taxed with both a federal tax and cantonal or communal tax. The federal income tax is levied at 8,5%. Cantonal corporate income tax varies, but on average its rate is around 13%. 2. What is the VAT in Switzerland? It is a known ...

 1. What is the minimum share capital for a Limited Liability Company (GmbH) in Switzerland? In order to set up a Limited Liability Company (GmbH) in Switzerland, a minimum share capital of 20.000 CHF is required, which is about 16 500 EUR which must be paid up in a closed account at a Swiss ba ...

  Country profile Situated in the Western Europe, the official name of Switzerland is the Helvetic Confederation. The state is a federal parliamentary republic, divided in 26 cantons. The surface of the country extends on 41,300 kilometers square, with boundaries of Austria, France, Italy, Lich ...

The Swiss Code of Obligations, integrated in the Civil Code, regulates the incorporation of companies as a federal law, which was inspired by the French Code Napoleon. As a civil law jurisdiction, it is a bit more bureaucratic. There is a separate Commercial Register in every Swiss canton and each r ...

General overview Switzerland is primarily a service economy. The main service sector industries are insurance, banking, trade and commerce, and tourism. Swiss banking system is among the strongest in the world, this feature offering an advantage in front of other options for foreign investments.&nbs ...

Switzerland is an open gateway to European, African and Middle-Eastern markets, due to its strategic location. Switzerland offers well-developed infrastructures, as well as a competitive business environment. The Swiss market is a good testing ground for the introduction of new high technology and s ...

Limited Liability Companies are established in Switzerland for trade of goods or any other commercial activities that do not violate the Swiss corporate law. This type of business is known in Switzerland as Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) or Société à Responsib ...

Joint stock companies, abbreviated as AG from Aktiengesellschaft or SA from Societe Anonyme, are the most popular type of businesses in Switzerland among foreign investors for both large corporations or small and medium-sized companies. The Swiss AG is a legal entity with limited liability to compan ...

Lawyers in Switzerland are not obligated to register with the Cantonal Bar Association in the region where they practise. All Cantonal Bar Associations are submitted to the Swiss Bar Association. Many lawyers join however the Swiss Bar Association for its benefits. The profession of lawyer in Switze ...

Public notaries in Switzerland can choose to work in any of the 26 Swiss cantons they prefer. The regulations and requirements in each canton are slightly different, though. The profession of public notary in Switzerland is supervised by the Swiss Notaries Association. As a matter of fact, each cant ...

A Swiss Power of Attorney grants a person to represent the donor and dispose over assets and income. The attorney’s responsibility is to complete business transactions or any other actions specified in the power of attorney in Switzerland. A power of attorney is known in Switzerland as a &ldqu ...

1. What is the minimum share capital? When deciding to set up a company in Switzerland, one must choose between two most popular types of company. For establishing a limited liability company (GmbH) in Switzerland, one must provide a minimum share capital of 20,000 CHF, the equivalent of around 16,5 ...