Establishing a LLC in Switzerland
At Startups.ch you can find out everything you need to know if you want to set up a limited liability company (LLC) or if you are still undecided about which legal form is right for you.
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Calculate a non-binding offer
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Enter the data of the LLC
After calculating the non-binding offer, enter the details of your limited liability company (LLC). At this point you can order the incorporation of the company.
Get in touch
Our lawyers will contact you within the specified time (often less than 24 hours). You will receive all relevant incorporation documents, be able to discuss any uncertainties and arrange a personal consultation.
Check documents
You can read, print and sign all the incorporation documents at home.
Authenticate signature
You will now need to get an official certification of your signature (e.g. from the city clerk's office). This confirms that the signature is really yours.
Registration in the Commercial Register
We will submit all incorporation documents to the Commercial Register and ensure that your company is successfully registered in the Commercial Register. In the case of corporations, the paid-in capital is transferred to a business account after publication and is available to your company.
Celebrate
Congratulations on the successful creation of your company. Your company is now active and ready to do business.
The LLC explained in a simple way.
Definition of the LLC
A limited liability company (LLC) is a company with its own legal personality in which one or more persons join together to form a separate company. Each partner is liable up to a maximum of his or her share capital.
Advantages and disadvantages of the LLC
The LLC offers many advantages, but it also has disadvantages, of which you should be aware. Below we explain the most important advantages and disadvantages of the LLC.
Advantages of an LLC
- Exclusion of any personal liability with private assets
- Multiple partners possible
- Simple transfer of shareholdings
- Minimum capital content (CHF 20'000)
- Fancy name possible (addition “LLC” is mandatory)
Disadvantages of an LLC
- Poor stakeholder acceptance (compared to PLC)
- Lack of shareholder anonymity
- Compliance with corporate law provisions
- Taxation at the Sagl and corporate level (double taxation)
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What needs to be known about the LLC?
The important aspects about the LLC
Before you start your own company, it is essential that you are aware of the legal form you wish to take. Below we explain in a simple and straightforward way what you need to know about the Sagl and what the most important points are. However, we recommend that you find out about other legal forms as well.
Minimum capital
The establishment of an LLC requires a minimum share capital of CHF 20,000.
Number of persons
At least one partner and one managing director are required, and you can hold both positions at the same time. A managing director with signatory power must be resident in Switzerland.
Cash/contributions in kind
You can finance the entire CHF 20,000 minimum capital amount when you establish your LLC in cash or in kind.
Withdrawal from the pension fund
Unlike a sole proprietorship, you cannot withdraw assets from the pension fund when establishing a Sagl.
Audit of accounts
If your Sagl has 10 or more employees, auditing is mandatory. According to the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 727), the Sagl is subject to ordinary audit if for two consecutive years it exceeds two of the following values: 250 full-time positions; 40 million francs in sales; 20 million francs in total balance sheet.
Company Name
You can freely choose the name of your company. The only rule is that you must add the suffix Sagl to the company name.
Entry in the commercial register
The Sagl is established by registration in the commercial register. Registration is therefore mandatory. The partners and thus the owners of the share capital are registered by name in the commercial register.
Subjection to Value Added Tax
Value added tax is only mandatory for a Sagl from a turnover of CHF 100,000. However, it is possible to be subject to VAT even with a lower turnover.
Found your own company.
We provide you with comprehensive assistance: before, during and after the establishment of the company.
Setting up a sole proprietorship
Convenient for small businesses with low financial risk and simplified management, where the owner wants to retain complete control.
Founding a Limited Liability Company
Convenient for small and medium-sized enterprises that need protection of personal assets, offering flexibility in management and limited liability to members.
Founding a Public Limited Company
Convenient for large companies or projects with high capital and many shareholders, offering limited liability to shareholders and ease of fundraising through shares.
Do you need help?
We know that many potential company founders want to make sure that they do not overlook anything when setting up a company. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us before setting up your limited liability company (LLC).