Setting up a Company
When starting a business in Switzerland, you have several options for establishing a legal entity.
The main options commonly utilised by newcomers before becoming operational in Switzerland include:
Sole Proprietorship(Einzelunternehmen)
Suitable for a single owner operating a small business.
Partnership (Kollektivgesellschaft/KG)
Suitable for two or more individuals or entities operating together.
Third Limited Liability Company (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung/GmbH)
A separate legal entity with limited liability for shareholders.
Stock Corporation (Aktiengesellschaft/AG)
Suitable for larger companies with multiple shareholders. It offers more flexibility for raising capital through share issuance.
Branch Office (Niederlassung)
Establishing a branch of an existing foreign company in Switzerland.