Key Requirements for Starting a Sole Proprietorship in Switzerland
You must meet the following while registering a Swiss sole proprietorship:
- Budget for start-up costs
- Decide on the company name
- Register with Trade Register
- Register with the old age survivors' insurance (OASI cantonal compensation fund)
- Register with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration if you are required to pay VAT
Documents You Need to Arrange to Set Up a Sole Proprietorship in Switzerland
You must prepare and compile the following documents to set up a Switzerland sole proprietorship:
- Proof of identity
- Proof of address
- Proof of residency
- Bank account statement
- Trade-related permits, if applicable
