Starting a limited liability company (LLC) in the canton of Basel-Landschaft
Starting a limited liability company (LLC) in the canton of Basel-Landschaft: the path to your own company.
Starting a limited liability company (LLC) in the canton of Basel-Landschaft
In the Canton of Basel-Landschaft, due to its strategic location and strong economy, starting a limited liability company (LLC) is particularly advantageous in the trade, manufacturing and service sectors. The Basel-Landschaft Trade Registry ensures an efficient registration process. The proximity to the city of Basel provides the region with excellent networking opportunities and access to international markets. Basel-Landschaft also has a solid infrastructure and a welcoming business community. The high quality of life and economic development opportunities make Basel-Landschaft an ideal place to start a limited liability company (LLC).
Start a limited liability company (LLC) in the canton of Basel-Land: here's how to do it!
Calculate a non-binding offer
Enter your start-up project conveniently online and benefit from cost sharing from our partners. In just a few steps you can compose your customized start-up package.
Enter the LLC's data
After calculating the non-binding offer, enter your company details. At this point you can order the incorporation of the company.
Get in touch
Our attorneys will contact you within the specified time (often less than 24 hours). You will receive all incorporation documents, discuss any uncertainties, and schedule a personal consultation.
Check the documents
You can consult, print and sign all the constituent documents at your convenience at home.
Authenticate signature
At this point you must obtain official certification of the signature (e.g., from the local authority). This confirms that the signature is indeed yours.
Entry in the commercial register
We 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-up capital is transferred to a business account after publication and is available to your company.
Celebrate
Congratulations on the successful founding of your company. Your company is now active and can operate.
Definition of the LLC in Switzerland
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Starting an LLC: Advantages
- Less prestigious business address than Basel City
- Suburban character — limited urban amenities for staff
- Higher taxes than low-tax inner Swiss cantons
- Double taxation on corporate profits and shareholder dividends
- Swiss residency requirement for at least one director
Starting an LLC: Disadvantages
- Lower costs than Basel City while retaining proximity to its economic hub
- Good transport connections: A2/A22 motorways, rail links to Basel
- Strong manufacturing, medtech and chemical industry presence
- Moderate tax rates — more competitive than Basel City
- Efficient cantonal administration
- Access to Basel's international talent pool and research institutions
What do I need to consider if I want to start a limited liability company (LLC) in Basel-Land Canton?
A minimum of CHF 20,000 (fully released) is required to establish a LLC.
Info: The founder of an PLC or LLC 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.
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.
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.
Your LLC 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.
What you need to know about the LLC!
LLC Formation Requirements in Basel-Landschaft
- Minimum share capital: CHF 20,000 (fully paid up)
- At least one managing director domiciled in Switzerland
- Notarial deed required for incorporation
- Registration with the Basel-Landschaft Commercial Register (Liestal)
- Unique company name including "GmbH" / "LLC"
Key Legal Facts
- Partners liable only up to their share contribution
- Annual accounts mandatory; audit exemption possible for small LLCs
- VAT required above CHF 100,000 turnover
Canton-Specific Notes
- Cost-effective alternative to Basel City for manufacturing or logistics
- Proximity to A2 makes it ideal for import/export operations
Download the Checklist
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