Company formation in Switzerland
From CHF 290 1
- Company formations
- AG, GmbH, and foundation
- Sole proprietorship and KLG
- Complete guidance through the process, even in the event of complex queries from the HR office
- Advice on names and purposes for secure formation
- All adjustments in the commercial register
- Capital deposit account and business account can be booked optionally
- Formation without cash possible
- Swiss resident can be booked optionally
Wir gründen Ihre Schweizer Firma – einfach, schnell und ohne Anreise.
Whether you want to set up a sole proprietorship, general partnership (KLG), limited liability company (GmbH) or public limited company (AG) – we remove all obstacles and offer you company formation at an affordable fixed price. No need to travel, everything can be done conveniently by email!
Sole proprietorship & general partnership (KLG) – Available to all EU residents, no Swiss residency required.
Do you live in the EU and want to set up a sole proprietorship or general partnership (KLG) in Switzerland? No problem! You don't need to be a Swiss resident or have a Swiss resident. We take care of the entire registration process for you.
GmbH/AG – Swiss resident service can be booked optionally
Would you like to set up a GmbH or AG and do not live in Switzerland? That is also possible without any problems. We will provide you with the necessary Swiss resident (residence in Switzerland) to ensure that your start-up runs smoothly.
Our services if you want to set up a company:
1 – Selection of legal form (GmbH/AG/sole proprietorship)
2 – Advice on name and purpose
3 – Opening a capital deposit account
4 – Notary & commercial register
5 – Express formation & Swiss resident (if necessary)
Your company purpose and name: Avoid stumbling blocks.
It sounds simple, but it can become an obstacle to formation: your company purpose and name.
Often, opening an account fails due to certain terms or phrases that banks reject due to compliance regulations. The commercial register office can even reject names because of small details such as a space.
💡 Our solution: Free purpose and name consultation for every start-up.
We help you formulate legally compliant purposes and choose bank-compliant names. This helps you avoid costly adjustments and lengthy bank searches.
Our start-up services at a glance:
✅ Express start-up: Possible on the same day – no travel required, everything by email.
✅ Company types: Sole proprietorship, general partnership (KLG), LLC, corporation, association, and foundation.
✅ Conversion: Sole proprietorship or KLG to GmbH or AG, GmbH to AG
✅ Contribution in kind: Including contribution in kind report/audit report.
✅ Real estate contributions: Formation with real estate or crypto as a contribution in kind.
✅ Director service: Optionally bookable.
✅ Business plan & investment advice: We support you with financing and investment projects.
Our service includes:
🔹 Company formations:
We support you in the seamless formation of your company, including the completion of all formalities and legal requirements – both in Switzerland and in our selected international destinations. Whether you are setting up a sole proprietorship, general partnership (KLG), limited liability company (GmbH) or public limited company (AG) – we ensure smooth implementation, even without you having to travel.
🔹 Adjustment of addresses and articles of association:
If the circumstances of your company change, we will adjust your entries in the commercial register accordingly. This includes updating company addresses, adjusting articles of association, and making other necessary changes to ensure legal certainty.
🔹 Relocation of registered office, including amendment of articles of association:
Is your company moving to a new location within Switzerland? We take care of the relocation, including all necessary amendments to the articles of association and commercial register entries – quickly, reliably, and without complications.
🔹 Rectification of organizational deficiencies:
We identify and rectify any deficiencies in your company's organization. In this way, we ensure that your company complies with legal requirements at all times and that no official complaints arise.
🔹 Updating personal data:
Keep your company up to date at all times. We take care of the rapid registration of changes in company management and key personnel in the commercial register in order to maintain transparency and legal certainty.
🔹 Start-ups without cash:
Would you like to start your company without a cash deposit? No problem! We also enable start-ups with alternative contributions such as cryptocurrencies, inventory, vehicles, or real estate. We even professionally implement complex start-ups involving contributions in kind, including start-up and audit reports.
🔹 Express start-ups:
Do you need your company particularly quickly? We offer express start-ups on the same day—no travel required, simply and efficiently by email.
🔹 Business plan and investment advice:
On request, we can draw up your business plan and support you with investment projects so that your company is optimally positioned and convinces potential investors.
Rely on our expertise – from the initial idea to the successful establishment of your company and beyond.
Contact us today and let us turn your project into reality!
FAQ: Firma gründen in der Schweiz?
How long does it take to set up a limited liability company (GmbH) or public limited company (AG) in Switzerland?
Once all the documents have been submitted (certified deed of incorporation), the company is established within 24 hours. Depending on the canton, entry in the commercial register, which confers full legal personality, takes between 7 and 21 days. Express options are available to speed up the process. In practice, the actual formation usually takes only 1–2 days, with the commercial register entry taking slightly longer.
Can I set up a company in Switzerland as an EU or third-country citizen?
Yes, you can set up a limited liability company (GmbH) or public limited company (AG) even if you are not a Swiss resident. The only legal requirement is that at least one person authorized to sign on behalf of the company must be registered in the commercial register as a resident of Switzerland (e.g., managing director or director). On request, we can provide a resident director service to ensure that your company is fully operational.
As an EU resident, you can also set up a sole proprietorship. However, this requires a more extensive process, which we can professionally assist you with.
How much does it cost to set up a company in Switzerland?
The costs vary depending on the legal form and additional services:
- Sole proprietorship: CHF 290 (for Swiss residents) / CHF 490 (for EU residents)
- GmbH or AG formation: flat rate from CHF 750 (including notary fees)
- Asset formations / conversions: from approx. CHF 3,500 plus auditor
Additional fees are charged by the commercial register office (approx. CHF 600 for new companies) and bank fees for the capital contribution account (typically approx. CHF 250). Our packages are calculated transparently, so you know the total costs in advance.
Can you help us open a bank account?
Yes. We have close contacts with various banks and institutions that open both business accounts and capital contribution accounts – even if the shareholders or owners are not resident in Switzerland.
Can I open an account if I am a citizen of the USA or China and do not live in Switzerland?
Yes. We can also assist you with opening an account in such special cases. We work with banks that have experience in dealing with international clients and meet regulatory requirements.
Do I have to travel to Switzerland in person to set up a company?
No. Personal presence is usually not required. Thanks to powers of attorney and digital processes, a company can be set up entirely remotely. Our processes are modern, secure, and enable fast processing without the need to travel.
Can I speak to an advisor directly?
Yes. We are a law and tax consulting firm and can be reached:
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via WhatsApp chat (24/7, response times often only a few minutes depending on the time of day)
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through free initial consultation appointments, which you can book online
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by phone at 041 781 0 781
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in person at our office in Cham (Canton of Zug).
We will accompany you throughout the entire start-up process.
Do you also offer domiciles?
Yes. We offer a comprehensive package of domicile services, embedded in our firm. Our Atrium Signature Workspace in Cham provides modern, easily accessible workspaces. Every legal domicile contract includes 24/7 access. Further information can be found here: Legal domicile Zug
Ihre Vorteile
- Transparent and fair cost structure
- Flexible contract management
- Comprehensive range of services
- Modern office building with customer parking spaces right outside the front door
- Company experts with many years of experience
- Solid network in Switzerland and internationally
- Sustainable unshell strategies
- Flexible start-up even without cash
About us
As a company, you are in good hands in the Swiss canton of Zug: a high quality of life, a stable economy, an international labor market, and first-class healthcare are just a few examples. Zugtrust.ch will organize your move professionally and reliably.
Zugtrust.ch is a service provided by Ludwig Limbeck AG. This is a family office, real estate service provider, and trust company offering a comprehensive range of trust services and resources at its location in 6330 Cham.
Cham was voted the best municipality in Switzerland* in 2022. Your new home is located in the modern and exclusive “Hammertor” office building, just 1 minute from the Cham motorway exit. You can reach your new home quickly and without traffic jams. Customer parking spaces are available right outside the front door.
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