Business confidentiality
No Trade Restrictions
Well-established Financial Services Sector
World-class Banking Infrastructure
Special Provisions for Asset Protection
Company Type |
S.A or S.A.R.L |
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Tax policy |
9% if the bulk of business is made abroad. Otherwise between 20% and 30% on profits |
Stability |
Stable jurisdiction enjoying an excellent reputation |
Accounting Requirements |
The requirement to file annual accounts is mandatory |
Audit Requirements |
Not mandatory |
Corporate Secretary Requirement |
No |
Minimum directors/shareholders |
One Director and One Shareholder. The director must be a resident of Switzerland |
Bearer shares |
Bearer shares are authorised |
Availability of the records |
The company directors’ names are listed with the Company Registry for S.A and S.A.R.L both company directors’, and shareholders’ names are registered with the Company Registry |
Accessibility to the accounts |
Yes |
Standard Currency |
CHF |
Time Frame for Business Formation |
10-15 days |
E-Commerce
Intellectual Property
Holding Companies
Finance Corporations
The effective corporate tax rate is typically between 12% and 24%.
There are two main entities, namely (1) Aktiengesellschaft (AG) (2) Societe Anonyme (SA).
Most companies in Switzerland, and all SAs, have to be entered in the Commercial Registry, a legal document where the company's location, its directors' names and other relevant information is made public.
The Canton’s Register acts as a monitoring body.
*Duration is subject to the constraints of the due diligence procedure.
**The required documents must be provided for every individual related to the company.
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