Company Creation
We establish your future company in Switzerland
There are several legal forms of company in Switzerland. Each of them has its advantages and disadvantages. Our team of specialists will assist you in establishing your company. They are used to assisting entrepreneurs and can guide you to the best solution on the basis of your objectives and your financial situation.
Overview of the legal forms in Switzerland
Individual Company (EI/RI)
An Individual Company (EI), also known as a Raison Individuelle (RI), gives you the freedom to run your business independently and to make decisions without the approval of other partners. If two or more people want to combine their expertise, they can set up a Société en Nom Collectif (SNC). Such an entity works on the same principle as an Individual Company.
Société à responsabilité limitée (Sàrl)
The Société à Responsabilité Limitée (Sàrl) is a valuable option if you want to build a joint venture or if you consider the financial exposure to be high. The minimum capital required to launch an Sàrl is CHF 20,000. It can be set up by a physical person or a moral entity.
Société anonyme (SA)
The Société Anonyme (SA) can be established by a physical or moral entity in front of a notary at a constitutive meeting. The minimum capital required to create an SA is CHF 100,000.
It is worth mentioning that Anonymous Companies (SA) and Limited Liability Companies (Sàrl) must be registered in the Registre du Commerce. You must also register your Individual Company if its expected annual turnover exceeds CHF 100,000.
The next steps to set up your business
1. Registration
Let us know what you need by filling in the online registration form. If you prefer, you can also contact us by phone or email.
2. Choice of the legal form
Choosing the legal form for your future company is not an easy task. Our experts will inform you about the characteristics of each legal form, their advantages and disadvantages, and their capital requirements.
3. Opening of the company's deposit account
If you intend to open an Sàrl or an SA, you must open a deposit account to place the required capital. If necessary, we can assist you in your dealings with the bank of your choice.
4. Redaction of the company statutes
Our experts will work with you to draw up the company's statutes. This is a crucial step in defining the partners' shares and the management method. You can also send us your statutes if they are already drafted.
5. Registration in the Registre du Commerce
In the case of the creation of an SA or an Sàrl, our notary will review your statutes. He will sign the deed of foundation of your company in order to register it in the Registre du Commerce.
6 . Capital Release
Our specialists will ensure that the minimum capital is paid in and placed in a deposit account. They will also ensure that the capital is released after the obtention of the extract from the Registre du Commerce.
Our company creation packages
Creation of an Individual
Company (EI/RI)
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Transmission of all the necessary documents
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Affiliation to the social insurance fund
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Follow-up of the dossier and personalized advice
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In addition to our RI creation services, we can make an application for a G permit for an additional 300 CHF.
On request, we can prepare the application for registration with the Registre du commerce (RC) for an additional CHF 200.
Creation of a limited liability
Company (Sàrl)
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Transmission of all the necessary documents
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Affiliation to the social insurance fund
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Follow-up of the dossier and personalized advice
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Support for the drafting of legal documents
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Notary fees included
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Registre du commerce fees included
In addition to our SA/Sàrl creation services, we can make an application for a G permit for an additional 300 CHF.
Creation of an anonymous
company (SA)
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Transmission of all the necessary documents
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Affiliation to the social insurance fund
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Follow-up of the dossier and personalized advice
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Support for the drafting of legal documents
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Notary fees included
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Registre du commerce fees included
In addition to our SA/Sàrl creation services, we can make an application for a G permit for an additional 300 CHF.
A comprehensive support service
The Canton of Geneva is appreciated for its tax-friendly environment for companies. This is why a domiciliation with us will allow you to obtain the best possible tax treatment.
SAFE helps you to choose your social insurance. Depending on your situation, these may be compulsory, optional or not applicable at all. Self-employed persons must join a family allowance fund, at least for their pension insurance (AVS) and their disability insurance (AI).
Another point to consider is taxation. The principle of double taxation governs Anonymous Companies (SA) and limited liability companies (Sàrl). Both are subject to tax on profits while their shareholders also pay income tax through their dividends. Such a situation implies that the entrepreneur faces double taxation on income. Individual Companies (EI/RI), on the other hand, are subject to a single income tax because the owner is only taxed on his total self-employed income.
Our team of tax specialists is available to you at any time. Request a free quote or advice here.
We answer all your questions
- Do you have any questions about setting up a business in Switzerland?
- Would you like to create a legal form that is not included in our basic packages?
- Would you like to book a free consultation with an advisor?
- Would you like to set up a branch of your company in Geneva?
Please do not hesitate to fill in the contact form or to call us directly. We respond to all the requests we receive. We are open from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
