Swiss company formation
AG, GmbH and branch registration, commercial-register filings, capital-deposit coordination and setup planning.
Swiss entity formation
Corporate formation and domicile services
Symplified coordinates the creation of Swiss companies, registered-office arrangements and ongoing corporate administration. The service covers the legal setup and the practical work required to maintain an active Swiss presence.
Corporate services
Formation and administration in one coordinated service
Registered office
Professional business address, mail handling and access to meeting facilities according to the agreed service.
Corporate administration
General-meeting preparation, minutes, resolutions, shareholder records and maintenance of corporate documentation.
Swiss representation
Coordination of resident-director or authorised-signatory requirements, governance and defined oversight responsibilities.
Accounting setup
Bookkeeping organisation, VAT assessment, payroll coordination and Xero implementation after incorporation.
Regulatory alignment
Early identification of SRO or FINMA questions when the planned activity enters the financial regulatory perimeter.
Swiss entity types
Select the structure that fits the ownership and activity
Capital is only one consideration. Governance, representation, investors, tax, accounting and licensing should be reviewed together.
AG
Aktiengesellschaft
Swiss stock corporation frequently selected for investment, broader ownership and activities requiring a more substantial corporate structure.
- Share capital
- CHF 100,000 minimum, with at least CHF 50,000 paid in at formation.
- Representation
- The company must be represented by at least one person resident in Switzerland.
GmbH
Limited liability company
A common structure for owner-managed businesses and subsidiaries that want limited liability with a lower capital requirement.
- Share capital
- CHF 20,000, fully paid in.
- Representation
- The company must be represented by at least one person resident in Switzerland.
Branch
Swiss branch of a foreign company
An extension of an existing foreign legal entity, registered in Switzerland without creating a separate Swiss company.
- Capital
- No separate statutory share capital for the branch.
- Parent company
- The foreign company remains responsible for the branch.
Group structure
Holding or operating company
An AG or GmbH can serve as a holding or operating entity. The business purpose, financing, participation structure and tax position determine the design.
- Structure
- AG or GmbH selected according to the group’s requirements.
- Planning
- Ownership, substance and reporting should be set before incorporation.
Formation process
From structure decision to operational company
Define the entity
Purpose, shareholders, capital, governance and address.
Prepare documents
Name, articles, identification documents and corporate resolutions.
Deposit capital
Coordinate the blocked capital account where required.
Notarise and register
Complete incorporation and commercial-register filing.
Activate operations
Banking, accounting, VAT, payroll and regulatory follow-up.
Domicile and secretarial support
Maintain the company after incorporation
The legal entity needs current records, functioning governance and reliable administration throughout the year.
✓Registered office and mail workflow
✓Shareholder and beneficial-owner records
✓Board and shareholder resolutions
✓Commercial-register changes
✓Coordination with accounting, tax and audit providers
Official references: Swiss SME Portal on the AG · Swiss SME Portal on the GmbH · EasyGov company services. Requirements and timing depend on the selected structure and the competent authorities.
Establish your Swiss presence on the right foundation.
We will define the entity, formation steps and ongoing services required.
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