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The Swiss taxation system, legislative order, and financial and economic systems have been the standard for the whole world, and consequently, the service of registration of companies in Switzerland is prevalent among non-residents. The process of business registration in the territory of Switzerland isn't time-consuming but involves certain legal complexities.
The objectives of registering a company in Switzerland are ascertained by the founder, and the selection of the organizational and legal form must be made using the support of the specialists in this matter. A number of prerequisites are imposed on both registration of an offshore company in Switzerland and its further activities depending on the form of incorporation. Switzerland consists of 26 cantons; each has its own legislation regarding the establishment of new companies.
Registering a company in Switzerland can be beneficial due to the following reasons.
An entrepreneur can choose from the following entities for registering a company in Switzerland -
The sole proprietorship business in Switzerland is managed by one individual (known as a sole proprietor) who is fully liable for all liability. The name of the sole proprietor must be listed in the company. Additionally, the sole proprietor must be a Swiss resident. The sole proprietor shall be the sole recipient of the profits and is also personally accountable for the company's obligations and debts. If the annual revenue for a sole-proprietorship>CHF 100,000, it must be registered by the Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland.
A general partnership within Switzerland is a business owned by two or more partners having unlimited liability. Partners must be Swiss citizens. A general partnership must be mandatorily enrolled at the Chamber of Commerce.
The concept of a Limited partnership within Switzerland is similar to that of general partnerships, except in this case, the general partners have unlimited liability, whereas the other partners (limited partners) are responsible for the company to a certain amount.
The term “Limited Liability Company” refers to an LLC with limited liability established with a minimum of two shareholders. The shareholders of an LLC aren’t liable for the obligations or debts of the company in a personal capacity. The minimum amount of CHF 20,000 equity is required for forming an LLC.
Switzerland company registration for a joint-stock company can be registered with a minimum of three shareholders along with an initial capital requirement of CHF100,000. Every shareholder is limited to the amount of contribution made by them to the capital investment. Joint stock companies operate as autonomous legal entities and have a board of majorly Swiss and European citizens.
A publicly-owned shareholding corporation is the most well-known and widely used legal entity in Switzerland and is formed for the primary reason of the acquisition and management of the participation of other companies. A minimum capital investment of CHF100,000,00 is required for registering this type of company
A subsidiary is a legally-independent company affiliated with an entity from another country. It operates as a Swiss company and can be a limited liability company or corporation.
A foreign company can establish a subsidiary office within Switzerland for increasing the range of its products or services within the country. The parent company of the foreign entity is responsible for the cost of the branch; however, because a branch office falls under Swiss laws, it shall be classified as a Swiss company.
A Representative office situated in Switzerland can be best understood as an organization that’s formed for serving non-commercial needs. It is designed for businesses intending to expand their market reach for research and other marketing activities.
The applicant must fulfil the following eligibility criteria for company registration in Switzerland
The procedure for company registration in Switzerland is briefly explained below.
The first step is the selection of the type of business entity best suited as per the preferences of the entrepreneurs
Once the applicant has chosen the type of company, he shall also choose a unique name for the company and get it reserved, followed by the registration of the trademark of the company to ensure the originality of the symbol/ mark.
The next step is to open a corporate bank account for carrying out the operations of the company.
After opening the corporate bank account, the applicant must prepare the essential documents such as the drafting of MOA and AOA and the incorporation deed
Once the requisite documents are drafted, the applicant must sign the same and get it notarized with the official notary public in Switzerland.
The applicant must fill out the Stampa Declaration Form and the Lex Friedrich Declaration Form.
Subsequent to the drafting of the relevant documents and filling out the essential forms, the applicant must submit the same to the Swiss Trade Register to complete the registration process.
Resident companies must pay a Swiss corporate income tax (CIT) on their taxable profits earned in Switzerland, which is levied at the federal, cantonal, and communal levels. The CIT at Federal Level is 8.5% on profit after tax.
Generally, the overall approximate value of the maximum CIT rate on profit prior to tax for federal, communal and cantonal taxes is between 11.9% and 21.0%, based on the locations of the corporate office of the company at a specific capital of a canton in Switzerland.
An audit is mandatory for the PIEs and companies exceeding 2 of the 3 following thresholds:
(a) CHF 20 million of total assets;
(b) CHF 40 million of total revenue; and/or
(c) 250 employees. Companies below the specified thresholds must conduct limited statutory examination (a moderate assurance engagement), a stand-alone Swiss review standard has been formed for the same.
The advantages of Company Registration in Switzerland services of Enterslice are: The Swiss Constitution permits any person, including foreigners, to operate an enterprise in Switzerland, form an entity, or invest in one. The company structures are Sole proprietorship, General Partnership, Limited Partnership, Limited Liability Company (GmBH), Joint Stock Company, Public Shareholding Company, Subsidiary, Branch Office, and Representative Office The forms which must be filled out for company registration in Switzerland are Stampa Declaration Form and the Lex Friedrich Declaration Form The documents must be submitted to the Swiss Trade Register The Corporate Income Tax is 8.5%Frequently Asked Questions
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