Founding an LLC in Switzerland

With the support of our specialists, you will not only be able to establish your LLC in a smart, favorable and unbureaucratic way, but also enjoy the following benefits:

  • Foundation packages tailored to your needs
  • Complete and error-free foundation documents
  • Free constitution, in the ideal case
  • Guaranteed entry in the commercial register
  • Notary fees included
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CHF 290
(VAT excluded)
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CHF 790
(VAT excluded)

Foundation phase: consider the following factors.

Tips for founding an LLC

As soon as the preparation phase is finished, the foundation can be built. Here are some points not to be overlooked.

Incorporation

Calculate an offer for the establishment of your LLC and enter the necessary data into our system.

Notarization

In the next step, sign the required documents and have your signature notarized.

Registered capital

Transfer the registered capital to a blocked account at a bank and send the original confirmation of the capital payment to Startups.ch.

Send the foundation documents

Send all foundation documents by registered mail to Startups.ch. Subsequently, additional documents will be prepared by Startups.ch and sent to the appropriate commercial registry office.

Excerpt from the commercial register

Depending on the canton, you will receive the excerpt from the commercial register after approximately 2-4 weeks. The extract will first be checked by Startups.ch.

Social insurance

After entry in the commercial register, registration with the cantonal compensation office is mandatory.

Value Added Tax

After receiving the excerpt from the commercial register, we will prepare the VAT registration for you.Advertising materialsYou can now order your advertising material (e.g. business card) and register your Internet domain.

Fiduciary services

If you need accounting or tax management support, Startups.ch provides you with an extensive network of fiduciary partners.

Brand Protection

Startups.ch supports you in protecting your company name and logo.

What should I keep in mind when creating an LLC?

Capital needed

A minimum of CHF 20,000 (fully released) is required to establish an LLC.

Info: The founder of an AG or Sagl cannot draw money from the pension fund because he is employed in his own company on the basis of an employment contract. He is therefore not considered self-employed under OASI law.

Number of members

The LLC requires at least one partner and one managing director, which can be the same person. A managing director with signature authority must also be a resident of Switzerland.

Auditing

The audit is mandatory for 10 or more employees. Under Article 727 CO, an LLC is subject to ordinary audit if it exceeds two of the following thresholds in two consecutive fiscal years: Balance sheet total: 20 million francs - Turnover: 40 million francs - Full-time employees: 250.

Subjection to VAT

Your Sagl is subject to value added tax only if its turnover exceeds CHF 100,000. However, you can also voluntarily apply VAT to a lower turnover.

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Do you want to establish your own LLC?

Focus on the core business of your entrepreneurial existence! We support you in all matters and help you from the very beginning in founding your LLC. With us you save time and money!

A minimum capital of CHF 20,000 is required to establish an LLC. You can finance it entirely with a cash or non-cash contribution. We will help you make a decision during a consultation and then help you with the incorporation.

Incorporation with cash contribution

When forming a limited liability company with a cash contribution. This is possible by cash deposit or bank transfer in favor of the company. The same happens with a capital increase.

Incorporation with contribution in kind

Incorporation of an LLC allows full payment of the minimum capital by contribution in kind. It is then possible to increase the share capital by contribution of other assets.

Still undecided?

Are you still undecided about which legal form is best for you? Here you will find a detailed overview of the various options available and their advantages and disadvantages.

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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 establishing your LLC.