Shelf Company in Switzerland

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 every company type, and they basically imply an already incorporated company in Switzerland. All that is required is the transfer of the shelf company's shares to the buyer.

There are various companies in Switzerland that offer shelf companies with different characteristics, such as aged companies, with a history, which have staff and are or aren't working, or companies that do not have any history, and they have never been used, but are operational and incorporated in the state of Switzerland.

Prior to concluding the acquisition of the shelf company, the buyer is advised to verify the status of the company and ensures no tax debts are pending, as well as liabilities and other issues. Also as there various forms of shelf companies, including addresses, secretarial services etc. the buyer has to decide on the type of company desired.

In the process of share transfer the buyer has to provide certain documents and confer a general meeting in which to conclude the new amendments in the Articles of Association in the future company. The entrepreneur can change the name of the company, the address, general board, objective, object of activity etc. These changes have to be registered with the Commercial Register of Switzerland.

There are plenty of advantages in choosing to purchase a shelf, or readymade company, beginning with the urgency with which this company type can be obtained and the various types and services of such a company. Also the liability of the founders, from the time of formation to the time of registration is avoided by choosing a shelf company.

BridgeWest is able to offer VAT-registered Swiss shelf companies headquartered in Swiss major cities per the requirements of the clients.

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