English
РусскийServices
Jurisdictions
Citizenship & Residency
São Tomé & Príncipe$90,000
Vanuatu$130,000
Grenada$235,000
St Kitts & Nevis$250,000
Turkey$400,000
UAE Golden Visa$545,000Why Switzerland?
Key advantages for foreign founders.
Global Prestige
Swiss incorporation carries unmatched credibility for banking, wealth management, pharma, and luxury.
Canton-Based Tax Competition
CIT varies by canton: Zug (11.9%), Lucerne (12.2%), Schwyz (14.1%), Zürich (19.7%). Choose your rate.
Political & Economic Stability
Neutral, stable, AAA-rated. Swiss franc (CHF) is a global safe-haven currency.
Banking Excellence
UBS, Credit Suisse (UBS), Julius Baer, Lombard Odier. Unmatched private and corporate banking.
IP & Patent Box
Federal and cantonal patent box regimes reducing effective tax on qualifying IP income.
EU Market Access
Bilateral agreements with EU. EFTA membership. Swiss companies trade freely across Europe.
How Switzerland Compares
Side-by-side with Europe’s top jurisdictions.
| Jurisdiction | CIT | Min Capital | Formation | Foreign Own. | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 25% | None | 1–2 days | 100% | Global credibility, fintech |
| 🇪🇪 Estonia | 0% / 22% | €2,500 | 1–3 days | 100% | e-Residency, digital nomads |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | 19–25.8% | €0.01 | 1–2 weeks | 100% | EU HQ, holding structures |
| 🇨🇾 Cyprus | 15% | None | 1–2 weeks | 100% | IP box, shipping, low CIT |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 5% eff. | €1,165 | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Gaming, crypto, 5% tax |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 11.9–21% | CHF 20K | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Wealth mgmt, pharma, luxury |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | 12.5% | None | 3–5 days | 100% | Tech HQs, IP, pharma |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | 21% | None | 1–2 weeks | 100% | NHR tax, golden visa, D7 |
| 🇱🇺 Luxembourg | 24.94% | €12K | 2–4 weeks | 100% | Funds, SOPARFI holdings |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | 15% | €2,500 | 3–7 days | 100% | EMI/fintech licensing, low cost |
Weighing your options? Browse our worldwide jurisdiction atlas, or the top European jurisdictions to register a company.
Entity Types Available
Choose the right structure for Switzerland.
GmbH (Limited Liability)
Most popular for SMEs. CHF 20,000 min capital (fully paid). 1+ shareholders, managing director.
- Commercial Register filing
- Articles of Association (notarized)
- Tax registration (cantonal & federal)
- Registered address
- Social insurance registration
- Bank account introduction
AG (Corporation)
For larger enterprises. CHF 100,000 min capital (50% paid up). Board of Directors required.
- Commercial Register
- Notarized articles
- Board & auditor setup
- Tax registration
- Bank account introduction
How It Works
Our managed formation process.
Notarization & capital deposit
Notarize Articles of Association. Deposit share capital at a Swiss bank (blocked account until registration).
Commercial Register filing
Submit to cantonal Commercial Register (Handelsregister). Registration and publication in SHAB.
Tax registration
Federal (Bern) and cantonal tax registration. VAT registration if applicable (CHF 100K threshold).
Social insurance & AHV
Registration with cantonal social insurance (AHV/IV) if hiring employees.
Bank account activation
Capital release from blocked account. Full corporate banking activated. CHF, EUR, USD accounts.
What’s Included
Formation Package
- ✓ Company registration & certificate
- ✓ Articles / founding documents
- ✓ Tax registration
- ✓ Registered address (1st year)
- ✓ Bank account introduction
- ✓ Compliance documentation
Documents You Receive
- 📄 Certificate of Incorporation
- 📄 Tax registration certificate
- 📄 Articles of Association
- 📄 Director & shareholder register
- 📄 Corporate seal (where applicable)
- 📄 Bank account confirmation
Tax Overview
Switzerland’s tax framework.
| Tax | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal CIT | 8.5% | On net profit (effective ~7.8% after deduction) |
| Cantonal/Communal CIT | 3.5–14% | Varies by canton; combined effective 11.9–21% |
| VAT (MWST) | 8.1% | Standard. 2.6% reduced rate. CHF 100K registration threshold |
| Dividend WHT | 35% | Reduced to 0–15% under treaties; refundable |
| Capital Tax | 0.001–0.5% | Annual tax on equity; varies by canton |
| Patent Box | Up to 90% relief | On qualifying IP income at cantonal level |
Cost & Timeline Breakdown
Transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
| Item | Cost (USD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Notarization of articles | Included | 2–3 days |
| Capital deposit facilitation | Included | 1–2 days |
| Commercial Register filing | Included | 5–10 days |
| Federal & cantonal tax registration | Included | 3–5 days |
| Registered address (1 yr) | Included | Same day |
| Bank account introduction | Included | Already open (capital account) |
| Total Package | From $5,000 | 2–4 weeks |
All prices fixed — no hourly billing.
Speak with a Switzerland Specialist
Our team will guide you through the optimal structure.
What Our Clients Say
Founders who registered through Sovera Global.
“Swiss AG in Zug was essential for our fund administration credibility. Sovera managed the notary, Handelsregister, and UBS banking introduction.”
“Switzerland’s patent box and pharma ecosystem in Basel were decisive. Sovera handled the GmbH setup in Zürich canton efficiently.”
Official Resources
Government agencies for company registration in Switzerland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Combined federal + cantonal + communal: 11.9% (Zug) to ~21% (Geneva). Canton choice is critical.
Zug (11.9%), Lucerne (12.2%), Schwyz (14.1%). Zurich is ~19.7%, Geneva ~21%.
GmbH: CHF 20,000 (fully paid). AG: CHF 100,000 (50% paid up = CHF 50,000).
GmbH needs at least one person with Swiss residence authorized to represent the company. We provide solutions.
Yes. No restrictions on foreign ownership.
GmbH: 2–4 weeks including notarization, Commercial Register, and tax.
No, but has 120+ bilateral agreements with the EU. EFTA member. Practically integrated for trade.
World-class. UBS, Julius Baer, Lombard Odier for private/corporate banking. Capital must be deposited before registration.
Ready to register in Switzerland?
Get your personalized quote with exact pricing, timeline, and required documents.
Get Your Switzerland Quote →Expand your operations with specialized licensing and corporate structuring options relevant to this jurisdiction.