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What our clients say.<\/h3>\n ★ 4.7\/5<\/strong> · 31 reviews published on Google Business Profile<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
★★★★★<\/span><\/p>\nWhat truly sets them apart is their attention to detail and the genuine care they have for their clients. We have the feeling of working with a trusted partner who always has our best interests at heart.<\/p>\n
Christopher Finnegan — International client<\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n★★★★★<\/span><\/p>\nExcellent contact, professional advice, swift answers, deep and precise knowledge of the rules and procedures. And the warm, generous welcome inspires respect and trust.<\/p>\n
Yusra JHilal — International client<\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n★★★★★<\/span><\/p>\nI strongly recommend this corporate services firm in Geneva. Valuable advice, thorough work and very responsive. The team is also very friendly!<\/p>\n
Alexandre Mottard — Geneva client<\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_class=”procedure” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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03<\/span>Establishment procedure<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nA demanding and supervised<\/em> establishment.<\/h2>\nThe foundation must be established by public deed before a notary, with an initial endowment generally set at CHF 50,000 and dedicated to a specific purpose. Before registration with the Commercial Register, the articles must be submitted to the competent foundation supervisory authority for validation. Where tax exemption is contemplated, it is also recommended to have the articles reviewed beforehand by the competent cantonal tax administration. At least one member of the foundation board must reside in Switzerland, an audit body must be appointed, and the foundation can then be entered in the Commercial Register.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Public deed<\/div>\n
The foundation is established by a public deed signed before a Swiss notary, setting out the articles and the founder’s will.<\/p>\n
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CHF 50,000 endowment<\/div>\n
The initial endowment of CHF 50,000 must be allocated to a specific purpose determined by the founder.<\/p>\n
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Board & audit<\/div>\n
One member of the foundation board must reside in Switzerland and an independent audit body must be appointed.<\/p>\n
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Commercial Register<\/div>\n
Registration with the Commercial Register confers legal personality on the foundation and marks the start of operations.<\/p>\n
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04<\/span>Our approach<\/span><\/span><\/div>\nA selective<\/em> support service for a demanding structure.<\/h2>\nThe Swiss foundation is a robust but complex legal vehicle that requires a clear vision, rigorous governance and sustainable administration. Our role is to support you from the outset in the analysis, establishment and administrative follow-up of your foundation, in order to verify that this structure genuinely matches your objectives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Before any commitment, we assess the alignment between your project, the purpose pursued, the available resources and the legal, tax and administrative requirements applicable in Switzerland. The foundation is not designed as a flexible or temporary tool: it implies a long-term commitment, an endowment dedicated to a specific purpose and management consistent with the founder’s will.<\/p>\n
That is why we adopt a selective and professional approach. We act only when the Swiss foundation is a coherent, credible vehicle suited to the client’s situation. This preliminary analysis secures the project, anticipates governance constraints and ensures compliant administration over time.<\/p>\n
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A demanding administration<\/div>\n
Significantly more complex than a company or an association<\/div>\n
\nStructured governance<\/strong>, with an active, accountable foundation board capable of documenting its decisions.<\/li>\nAccounting kept in accordance with Swiss standards<\/strong>, accompanied by reliable financial statements audited by an audit body.<\/li>\nRegular reporting obligations<\/strong> and formal exchanges with the competent supervisory authority, whether cantonal or federal.<\/li>\nStrict compliance requirements<\/strong>, in order to preserve the statutory purpose, the dedication of the endowment and the continuity of the mission.<\/li>\nAn increased level of analysis on the part of banking institutions<\/strong>, in particular when opening an account, justifying the origin of funds and understanding the project pursued.<\/li>\nA continuous administration that demands rigour<\/strong>, anticipation and professional support over time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n
The Swiss foundation is subject to institutional supervision by the Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations (FSA)<\/strong>, which entails more control and less flexibility than a SA, a Sàrl or an association. This constraint is also an advantage: it strengthens the foundation’s credibility, protects the dedicated endowment and ensures compliance with the purpose defined by the founder.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
Eligibility criteria<\/div>\n
The projects we support demonstrate<\/div>\n
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A clear and lasting purpose<\/div>\n
A precise, durable purpose consistent with the spirit of a Swiss foundation: public benefit, structured asset-protection planning, philanthropic initiative or institutional project.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A credible endowment<\/div>\n
Funding consistent with the purpose pursued, the activities envisaged and the foundation’s administrative needs over time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Acceptance of a supervised environment<\/div>\n
A willingness to operate within a regulated framework, with documented governance, a supervisory authority and continuous compliance obligations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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A long-term rationale<\/div>\n
A strategic vision that goes beyond tax or administrative considerations and anchors the project in a stable, credible and lasting mission.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Projects mainly motivated by the search for flexibility, cost optimisation or administrative simplification are generally not suited to a Swiss foundation — and are accordingly not accepted<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_margin=”32px||||false|false” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
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