Swiss Company Registration
- Register your Company in Switzerland in 10 days.*
- Client confidentiality protection via secured systems.
- Your company and its application for a bank account, including eBanking and credit card. Opening by correspondence.
- A dedicated manager is available throughout the year to administer your company.
Steps to company formation - Switzerland
Complete our application form - Switzerland
Upload your documents
Your account manager will ask you for official documents which are required for your company formation.
Register your company successfully
Once your documents have been processed your company will be successfully registered.
Process any additional services
Your account manager will guide you through the steps of completing your request of additional services such as bank accounts.
Manage Your company via our client portal
Our client portal will give you immediate access to all your documents as well as display your company structure.
Swiss Company
Good to Know
Switzerland is a founding member of the European Free Trade Association, but notably it is not part of the European Union, nor the European Economic Area. However, the country does participate in the Schengen Area and the EU's single market through a number of bilateral treaties.
Main Characteristics
Company type
S.A. or S.A.R.L.
Governing corporate legislation
The Canton’s Register acts as a monitoring body.
Information published relating to company officers
The names of the directors appear in the public register (available on the Internet). For an S.A.R.L. the names of associates are also published.
Accounting requirement
Annual accounts required. Audit is not mandatory.
Taxation
The current corporate tax rate in Geneva (Switzerland) is of 13.99% on profits following the enactment of Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing in 2019.
Legislation
Under Civil Law.
Standard currency
CHF
Time to form
Approximately 10 days.
Stability
Extremely stable jurisdiction, enjoying an excellent reputation.
Communication
Highly developed means of communication.
Time zone
Convenient World Time Zone: GMT+1
Secretary required
No
Paid up capital requirement
To register a company in Switzerland, the following amount should be deposited on the company's account: CHF 50,000 for an S.A. and CHF 20,000 for an S.A.R.L.
Renewal Date
Anniversary date of the company / Each Year
Minimum directors/shareholders
Minimum of 1 director/shareholder
A director resident in Switzerland is mandatory. The price of the nominee director in Switzerland is 3,600 Euros
A director resident in Switzerland is mandatory. The price of the nominee director in Switzerland is 3,600 Euros
Bearer shares
Bearer shares are not permitted.
Documents Required
for the Creation of the Company
A certified copy 
Certification of a passport can be made by a notary, an attorney-at-law, a bank, a public officer, or in accordance with SFM indications. Kindly consult your dedicated account manager at SFM to obtain precise information.
of your passport (or identity card), as well as proof of domicile dated less than three months.**
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Swiss Company Registration
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** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
** Documents must be provided for every person related to the company.
Disclaimer: Nothing on this webpage shall be construed as a contractual commitment or as a warranty. Services conditions are governed by the applicable terms and conditions.
Our Client Reviews
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Overall Rating
96%
Customer satisfaction rate, testimonials verified by Feefo.com
14-Apr-2021
De snelheid van reageren, alsmede de inhoud van de reactie is goed. Er wordt geen contact gezocht zonder reden. Personeel is bekwaam en doelgericht.
De snelheid van reageren, alsmede de inhoud van de reactie is goed. Er wordt geen contact gezocht zonder reden. Personeel is bekwaam en doelgericht.
14-Apr-2021
La señorita Andreea Daescu ha sido muy profesional en toda la ayuda del proceso de constitución de la sociedad MAQMA LTD.
Muy bien atendido en todo momento. Muy satisfecho
La señorita Andreea Daescu ha sido muy profesional en toda la ayuda del proceso de constitución de la sociedad MAQMA LTD.
Muy bien atendido en todo momento. Muy satisfecho
14-Apr-2021
Very satisfied with the friendly service I received. Emails were answered immediately and all correspondence was clear and efficient
Very satisfied with the friendly service I received. Emails were answered immediately and all correspondence was clear and efficient
04-Apr-2021
Mrs. Andeea Daescu helped me quickly organise my working process and deliver the project as soon as possible. Showed excellent skills as Client Relationship Manager and communicator. Highly recommend Andreea. Communication, deadlines all met and Andreea is very professional. Splendid attitude to work.
Mrs. Andeea Daescu helped me quickly organise my working process and deliver the project as soon as possible. Showed excellent skills as Client Relationship Manager and communicator. Highly recommend Andreea. Communication, deadlines all met and Andreea is very professional. Splendid attitude to work.
30-Mar-2021
We have received great attention, fast and very professional. Highly recommended
We have received great attention, fast and very professional. Highly recommended
30-Mar-2021
I strongly suggest SFM, great team of professional people suggesting the best solution!
I strongly suggest SFM, great team of professional people suggesting the best solution!
