{"id":5163,"date":"2024-10-16T15:11:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T13:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/our-services\/services-of-formation-and-setting-up-of-swiss-companies\/"},"modified":"2026-04-29T17:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T15:42:27","slug":"swiss-company-formation-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/swiss-company-formation-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services of formation and setting up of Swiss companies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-hero&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0A0A0A&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-in\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"svc-hero-crumb\"><a href=\"\/en\/\">Home<\/a><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/\">Our services<\/a><svg viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M9 18l6-6-6-6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><span>Swiss Company Formation<\/span><\/nav>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-content\">\n<div class=\"svc-hero-badge\">Service &middot; Company Formation<\/div>\n<h1>Swiss Company Formation: SA, S&agrave;rl, Holding &mdash; <em>real-world conditions<\/em> and tailored support.<\/h1>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-narrative\">\n<p>Forming a company in Switzerland is not simply a matter of filing articles of association or registering an entity with the Commercial Register. In practice, the success of a project depends on several decisive factors: <strong>genuine economic and entrepreneurial activity, bank acceptance, economic substance, structural coherence, tax compliance and local governance<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"g-rating\"><svg class=\"g-rating-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M22.56 12.25c0-.78-.07-1.53-.2-2.25H12v4.26h5.92a5.06 5.06 0 01-2.2 3.32v2.77h3.57c2.08-1.92 3.28-4.74 3.28-8.1z\" fill=\"#4285F4\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 23c2.97 0 5.46-.98 7.28-2.66l-3.57-2.77c-.98.66-2.23 1.06-3.71 1.06-2.86 0-5.29-1.93-6.16-4.53H2.18v2.84C3.99 20.53 7.7 23 12 23z\" fill=\"#34A853\"><\/path><path d=\"M5.84 14.09c-.22-.66-.35-1.36-.35-2.09s.13-1.43.35-2.09V7.07H2.18A10.96 10.96 0 001 12c0 1.77.42 3.45 1.18 4.93l3.66-2.84z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 5.38c1.62 0 3.06.56 4.21 1.64l3.15-3.15C17.45 2.09 14.97 1 12 1 7.7 1 3.99 3.47 2.18 7.07l3.66 2.84c.87-2.6 3.3-4.53 6.16-4.53z\" fill=\"#EA4335\"><\/path><\/svg><\/p>\n<div class=\"g-rating-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><defs> <linearGradient id=\"hsg\"><stop offset=\"70%\" stop-color=\"#FBBC05\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"70%\" stop-color=\"#E5E5EA\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"url(#hsg)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"g-rating-text\"><strong>4.7\/5<\/strong> from 31 Google reviews<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-meta\">\n<div class=\"svc-hero-meta-item\"><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-label\">SA capital<\/span><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-value\">CHF <em>100,000<\/em> &middot; 50,000 paid-up<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-meta-item\"><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-label\">S&agrave;rl capital<\/span><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-value\">CHF <em>20,000<\/em> fully paid-up<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-meta-item\"><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-label\">Commercial Register lead time<\/span><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-value\"><em>10&ndash;15<\/em> business days<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-meta-item\"><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-label\">Locations<\/span><span class=\"svc-hero-meta-value\">Geneva &middot; Lucerne &middot; Zug &middot; Lausanne &middot; Zurich &middot; Basel &middot; Fribourg &middot; Neuch&acirc;tel &middot; Bern<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-side\">\n<div class=\"svc-hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Swiss business district &mdash; modern glass and stone office buildings\" loading=\"eager\" src=\"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/hero-creation-societe-suisse.webp\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-hero-brief-card\">The constraint is not legal. It is <span>banking<\/span> &mdash; without the opening of an escrow capital deposit account, registering the company is impossible. Furthermore, art. 718 CO requires at least one director or officer resident in Switzerland.\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-intro-in anim\">\n<p>My Swiss Company SA supports Swiss and cross-border entrepreneurs, international groups and investors looking to establish a structure in Switzerland within a serious, compliant and sustainable framework. We notably handle the formation of SA\/AG, S&agrave;rl\/GmbH, holding companies, branch offices and certain more specific structures whenever the project carries clear economic logic.<\/p>\n<p>We do not approach Swiss company formation as a standardised product. Each file is subject to a preliminary analysis, because a significant share of projects fails not at the registration stage but at the moment of bank account opening, substance validation or operational compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-filter&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafafa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-filter-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-filter-head anim\">\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">02<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">Read this first<\/span><span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"title-serif\" style=\"font-size: clamp(32px,3.6vw,48px);\">Three questions to <em>clarify<\/em> before forming your Swiss company.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-filter-grid\">\n<div class=\"svc-filter-col svc-filter-col--accept anim\">\n<div class=\"svc-filter-col-head\">\n<p><span class=\"svc-filter-col-tag svc-tag-neutral\">i<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What we accept<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"svc-filter-list\">\n<li><strong>Commercial or service activity<\/strong><cite>Genuine operations, not merely a legal wrapper<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>International groups structuring their presence<\/strong><cite>Operating subsidiary, R&amp;D, regional headquarters<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Holding company for participations<\/strong><cite>Ownership, intra-group financing, brand management<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Entrepreneurs with Swiss activity or clientele<\/strong><cite>Substance defensible before foreign tax authorities<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Public utility associations and foundations<\/strong><cite>Documented patrimonial projects, clear governance<\/cite><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-filter-col svc-filter-col--refuse anim\">\n<div class=\"svc-filter-col-head\">\n<p><span class=\"svc-filter-col-tag\">ii<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What we decline<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"svc-filter-list\">\n<li><strong>Companies without genuine activity in Switzerland<\/strong><cite>Shell entities intended for pure tax optimisation<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>UBO profiles listed on sanctions lists<\/strong><cite>OFAC, EU, SECO \u2014 systematic verification<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulated activities without prior licensing<\/strong><cite>Financial services, payments, crypto without FINMA approval<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Files rejected by the bank before incorporation<\/strong><cite>Opaque flows, high-risk jurisdictions, KYC impossible<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sectors incompatible with AMLA or sanctions<\/strong><cite>Unlicensed online gambling, weaponry, unregulated trading<\/cite><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-filter-col svc-filter-col--block anim\">\n<div class=\"svc-filter-col-head\">\n<p><span class=\"svc-filter-col-tag svc-tag-neutral\">iii<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>The actual blocking points<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<ul class=\"svc-filter-list\">\n<li><strong>Banking<\/strong><cite>Acceptance of the escrow capital deposit account is required for the deposit of the share capital.<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Substance<\/strong><cite>Art. 718 CO: place of effective management, entrepreneurial activity and Swiss-resident director, dedicated office at the registered address, employees.<\/cite><\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliance<\/strong><cite>Bookkeeping (CO 957 ff.), tax compliance (VAT threshold CHF 100,000), payroll management and work permits (AHV\/BVG\/UVG and mandatory insurances from the first employee).<\/cite><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-inline-cta\">\n<p class=\"svc-inline-cta-text\">Does your project tick one of these boxes?<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta ghost sm\" href=\"#contact\"> Request your initial consultation <svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-forms&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-head anim\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chapter-num\">03<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chapter-label\">Legal forms<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title-serif\" style=\"font-size:clamp(32px,3.6vw,48px)\">Which <em>legal form<\/em> for your business.<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Each form has its own logic. The right choice does not depend on the capital available but on the structure of the activity, the expected flows and the image you project to your counterparties.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-layout\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-tabs\" role=\"tablist\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button aria-selected=\"true\" class=\"svc-forms-tab active\" data-form=\"sa\" role=\"tab\">SA \u2014 Ltd \/ Public Limited Company<span class=\"svc-forms-tab-sub\">CHF 100,000 \u2014 corporate<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button class=\"svc-forms-tab\" data-form=\"sarl\" role=\"tab\">S\u00e0rl \u2014 LLC \/ Limited Liability Company<span class=\"svc-forms-tab-sub\">CHF 20,000 \u2014 SME<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button class=\"svc-forms-tab\" data-form=\"holding\" role=\"tab\">Holding<span class=\"svc-forms-tab-sub\">Holding of participations<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button class=\"svc-forms-tab\" data-form=\"succursale\" role=\"tab\">Branch Office<span class=\"svc-forms-tab-sub\">Extension of a foreign company<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><button class=\"svc-forms-tab\" data-form=\"compare\" role=\"tab\">Comparison<span class=\"svc-forms-tab-sub\">Synthetic overview<\/span><\/button><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panels\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-forms-panel active\" data-form=\"sa\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-panel-num\">I<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>SA \u2014 Ltd \/ Public Limited Company<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-toggle\">+<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-kicker\">Art. 620 ff. CO \u00b7 International corporate standard<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-num\">Minimum capital CHF <em>100,000<\/em><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-label\">Minimum share capital \u2014 CHF 50,000 paid-up<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-grid-details\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Liability<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">Limited to share capital. Shareholders are not publicly listed in the Commercial Register, which preserves confidentiality.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Typical use<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">Confidentiality, fundraising, multiple shareholders, international groups, activities requiring credibility.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-reco\"><strong>Trade-off<\/strong>  Recommended for structures seeking confidentiality and credibility, particularly in fundraising contexts, with multiple shareholders or interactions with international companies.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-forms-panel\" data-form=\"sarl\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-panel-num\">II<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>S\u00e0rl \u2014 LLC \/ Limited Liability Company<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-toggle\">+<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-kicker\">Art. 772 ff. CO \u00b7 SMEs and direct commercial activity<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-num\">Minimum capital  CHF <em>20,000<\/em><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-label\">Minimum capital fully paid-up<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-grid-details\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Liability<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">Limited to capital. Members are publicly listed in the Commercial Register together with their respective shares.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Typical use<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">SMEs, consulting, trade, family businesses, operating structures for a direct commercial activity in Switzerland.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-reco\"><strong>Trade-off<\/strong>Recommended for direct operating activities, a small and stable group of members, and moderate capital. Less suited to projects targeting a strong international corporate image.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- Holding --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-forms-panel\" data-form=\"holding\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-panel-num\">III<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Holding<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-toggle\">+<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-kicker\">Holding company \u00b7 Dedicated tax regime depending on canton<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-num\">Capital depending on the<em>form<\/em><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-label\">SA or S\u00e0rl \u2014 generally SA<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-grid-details\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Liability<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">Legally a standard SA or S\u00e0rl, but whose statutory purpose is limited to holding participations.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Typical use<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">Holding subsidiaries, intra-group financing, management of participations, centralisation of a group&#8217;s intellectual property.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-reco\"><strong>Trade-off<\/strong>The Swiss holding regime remains competitive after TRAF, but its relevance depends on actual substance and on the tax profile of the partners. Prior cantonal and international analysis is essential.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- Branch --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-forms-panel\" data-form=\"succursale\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-panel-num\">IV<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Branch Office<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-toggle\">+<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-kicker\">Art. 935 CO \u00b7 Extension in Switzerland without separate legal personality<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-num\"><em>No<\/em> capital<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-stat-label\">Backed by the foreign parent company<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-grid-details\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Liability<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">The foreign company is legally and fiscally responsible. The branch office has no separate legal personality.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-detail-lbl\">Typical use<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-forms-detail-val\">Foreign group wishing to operate in Switzerland without setting up a separate entity: representative office, commercial outpost, depot.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-reco\"><strong>Trade-off<\/strong>Relevant where Swiss activity remains limited and integrated with the parent company. For autonomous development or significant local hiring, a subsidiary (SA or S\u00e0rl) is generally preferable.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- Comparison (new tab) --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-forms-panel svc-forms-panel-compare\" data-form=\"compare\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-header\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-panel-num\">V<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Comparison<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><span class=\"svc-forms-toggle\">+<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-kicker\">Synthetic overview of the four legal forms<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-forms-panel-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table class=\"svc-compare-table\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<caption class=\"visually-hidden\">Synthetic comparison of the four Swiss legal forms (SA, S\u00e0rl, Holding, Branch Office).<\/caption>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Form<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Minimum capital<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Liability<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"col\">Typical use<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\">SA <span>Ltd \/ Public Limited Company<\/span><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Capital\">CHF 100,000<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><em>50,000 paid-up<\/em><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Liability\">Limited to capital<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Typical use\">International corporate, fundraising, premium image<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\">S\u00e0rl <span>LLC \/ Limited Liability Company<\/span><\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Capital\">CHF 20,000<!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><em>fully paid-up<\/em><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Liability\">Limited to capital<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Typical use\">SMEs, direct commercial activity, identified members<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\">Holding<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Capital\">Depending on form <em>(SA or S\u00e0rl)<\/em><\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Liability\">Depending on form chosen<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Typical use\">Holding of participations, dedicated tax regime<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<th scope=\"row\">Branch Office<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Capital\">No own capital<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Liability\">That of the parent company<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Typical use\">Extension of a foreign company in Switzerland<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-pillars&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafafa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-pillars-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-pillars-header anim\">\n<h2 class=\"svc-pillars-title\">The three conditions that determine <em>feasibility.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p class=\"svc-pillars-intro\">A Swiss company formation project rarely fails because of corporate law &mdash; the texts are stable. It fails on three concrete pillars that we examine before any proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-pillars-grid\">\n<article class=\"svc-pillar\">\n<div class=\"svc-pillar-tag\">Pillar<\/div>\n<h3>I. Bank acceptance<\/h3>\n<p>During the formation process a company must deposit its capital into an escrow capital deposit account. Swiss banks only open this account after a <strong>complete KYC\/AML review<\/strong>: nature of the activity, source of funds, beneficial owners, jurisdictions involved.<\/p>\n<p>Risk profiles &mdash; opaque cross-border flows, PEPs, jurisdictions deemed high-risk by FINMA &mdash; are declined upfront.<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-pillar-callout\">\n<h4>Point of attention<\/h4>\n<p>We perform <strong>banking pre-screening<\/strong> before accepting any incorporation mandate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-pillar\">\n<div class=\"svc-pillar-tag\">Pillar<\/div>\n<h3>II. Economic substance<\/h3>\n<p>Art. 718 CO requires that at least <strong>one member of the board of directors resides in Switzerland<\/strong>. Beyond that, foreign tax authorities scrutinise <strong>actual substance<\/strong>: offices, employees, decisions taken in Switzerland, local contracts.<\/p>\n<p>A company without substance is reclassified for tax purposes at its place of effective management, with adjustments and penalties. This risk concerns companies whose effective management is not located on Swiss territory.<\/p>\n<p>We step in through our <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/swiss-resident-director-swiss-nominee\/\">director and manager mandates<\/a> on a trust basis.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-pillar\">\n<div class=\"svc-pillar-tag\">Pillar<\/div>\n<h3>III. Administrative and tax compliance<\/h3>\n<p>A Swiss company is subject to regular bookkeeping (CO 957 ff.) and to several filings. At the threshold of <strong>CHF 100,000 in turnover<\/strong>, <strong>VAT registration<\/strong> with the FTA becomes mandatory. From the first employee onwards, <strong>AHV, BVG and UVG<\/strong> contributions are required.<\/p>\n<p>These obligations apply from the moment of registration in the Commercial Register. A late VAT filing, a botched year-end closing or a missed affiliation quickly opens the door to tax adjustments.<\/p>\n<p>We cover the full scope through our <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/administration-services-for-swiss-companies\/\">accounting, tax and administration services<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/tax-representative-for-vat-in-switzerland\/\">VAT tax representation<\/a> services.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-inline-cta\">\n<p class=\"svc-inline-cta-text\">Assess the feasibility of your structure with My Swiss Company.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta ghost sm\" href=\"#contact\">Request your initial consultation<svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-eeat&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f7f7f8&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-head anim\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"chapter-num\">04<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"chapter-label\">Authority &#038; contact person<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<h2 class=\"svc-eeat-title\">Why our clients <em>choose us.<\/em><\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <pee class=\"svc-eeat-intro\">Our high-level Swiss Corporate Services Provider expertise, combined with strong command of cross-border issues, allows us to deliver fast answers and impeccable execution on every Swiss project. Constant availability, operational flexibility and immediate responsiveness shape our support, with a positioning recognised for service excellence and confirmed by the lasting satisfaction of our clients.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"g-rating\"><svg class=\"g-rating-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M22.56 12.25c0-.78-.07-1.53-.2-2.25H12v4.26h5.92a5.06 5.06 0 01-2.2 3.32v2.77h3.57c2.08-1.92 3.28-4.74 3.28-8.1z\" fill=\"#4285F4\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 23c2.97 0 5.46-.98 7.28-2.66l-3.57-2.77c-.98.66-2.23 1.06-3.71 1.06-2.86 0-5.29-1.93-6.16-4.53H2.18v2.84C3.99 20.53 7.7 23 12 23z\" fill=\"#34A853\"><\/path><path d=\"M5.84 14.09c-.22-.66-.35-1.36-.35-2.09s.13-1.43.35-2.09V7.07H2.18A10.96 10.96 0 001 12c0 1.77.42 3.45 1.18 4.93l3.66-2.84z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 5.38c1.62 0 3.06.56 4.21 1.64l3.15-3.15C17.45 2.09 14.97 1 12 1 7.7 1 3.99 3.47 2.18 7.07l3.66 2.84c.87-2.6 3.3-4.53 6.16-4.53z\" fill=\"#EA4335\"><\/path><\/svg><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"g-rating-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><defs> <linearGradient id=\"hsg\"><stop offset=\"70%\" stop-color=\"#FBBC05\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"70%\" stop-color=\"#E5E5EA\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"url(#hsg)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><span class=\"g-rating-text-black\"><strong>4.7\/5<\/strong> from 31 Google reviews<\/span><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-stats\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-eeat-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"svc-eeat-stat-check\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Professionalism<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-stat-num\">20 <em>years<\/em><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"svc-eeat-stat-desc\">Swiss Corporate Services Provider expertise and command of cross-border issues. Impeccable execution, structured support from the first exchange to ongoing administration.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-eeat-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"svc-eeat-stat-check\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Speed of intervention<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-stat-num\">24<em>h<\/em><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"svc-eeat-stat-desc\">Reply within 24 business hours with a first feasibility opinion. Constant availability, operational flexibility, immediate responsiveness on urgent files.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-eeat-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"svc-eeat-stat-check\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Client testimonial<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-stat-num\">4.7<sup>\/5<\/sup><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"svc-eeat-stat-desc\">31 client reviews published on Google Business Profile. Lasting satisfaction confirmed by relationships averaging 5 to 10 years.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-eeat-stat\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"svc-eeat-stat-check\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M5 12l5 5L20 7\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          Expertise<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-stat-num\">4<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee class=\"svc-eeat-stat-desc\">Affiliations with AIWM, SFAA, STEP and IFA \u2014 demanding Swiss and international professional bodies in matters of governance and continuous training.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-expert anim\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-expert-avatar\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Andr\u00e9s Taracido\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-eeat-expert-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"svc-eeat-expert-tag\">File framing<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>Your contact person<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <pee><strong>Andr\u00e9s Taracido<\/strong> \u2014 Swiss Federal Diploma as Expert in Finance and Investments; Certified International Wealth Manager (CIWM); graduate of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) and holder of the TEP accreditation; CAS in SME Taxation; and IAF-certified Insurance and Pension Advisor.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.my-swiss-company.com\/en\/about-us\/your-expert-andres-taracido\/\" class=\"svc-eeat-expert-link\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        Expert page<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\/><\/svg><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <!-- Google Reviews \u2014 selection \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-reviews anim\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-reviews-head\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<h3>What our clients say.<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <span class=\"svc-reviews-head-score\"><strong>\u2605 4.7\/5<\/strong> \u00b7 31 reviews published on Google Business Profile<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-reviews-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-review\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"svc-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"svc-review-quote\">We are absolutely delighted with the services provided by My Swiss Company. Their team is professional, responsive and goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly and accurately. What truly sets them apart is their attention to detail and the genuine care they have for their clients.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"svc-review-author\">Approach People Recruitment \u2014 Irish group<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-review\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"svc-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"svc-review-quote\">We have been working with Swiss Financial Company for a long time, an ideal partner to support our activities in Switzerland. We are delighted to have found them! We work regularly with Mr. Andres and his team on a variety of administrative, legal and financial services projects.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"svc-review-author\">A Swiss Group \u2014 Geneva HQ<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-review\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"svc-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <pee class=\"svc-review-quote\">I would like to express my deep satisfaction with the services provided by Mr. Taracido and his team. His responsiveness and impeccable administrative management.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->          <span class=\"svc-review-author\">Presta-Inox SA \u2014 Industry<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-who&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-who-left anim-left\">\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">05<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">Clientele<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"svc-who-title\">Whom we <em>support.<\/em><\/h2>\n<div class=\"g-rating\"><svg class=\"g-rating-icon\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M22.56 12.25c0-.78-.07-1.53-.2-2.25H12v4.26h5.92a5.06 5.06 0 01-2.2 3.32v2.77h3.57c2.08-1.92 3.28-4.74 3.28-8.1z\" fill=\"#4285F4\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 23c2.97 0 5.46-.98 7.28-2.66l-3.57-2.77c-.98.66-2.23 1.06-3.71 1.06-2.86 0-5.29-1.93-6.16-4.53H2.18v2.84C3.99 20.53 7.7 23 12 23z\" fill=\"#34A853\"><\/path><path d=\"M5.84 14.09c-.22-.66-.35-1.36-.35-2.09s.13-1.43.35-2.09V7.07H2.18A10.96 10.96 0 001 12c0 1.77.42 3.45 1.18 4.93l3.66-2.84z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><path d=\"M12 5.38c1.62 0 3.06.56 4.21 1.64l3.15-3.15C17.45 2.09 14.97 1 12 1 7.7 1 3.99 3.47 2.18 7.07l3.66 2.84c.87-2.6 3.3-4.53 6.16-4.53z\" fill=\"#EA4335\"><\/path><\/svg><pee><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"g-rating-stars\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"#FBBC05\"><\/path><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\"><defs> <linearGradient id=\"hsg\"><stop offset=\"70%\" stop-color=\"#FBBC05\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"70%\" stop-color=\"#E5E5EA\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><path d=\"M8 0l2.5 5 5.5.8-4 3.9.9 5.3L8 12.5 3.1 15l.9-5.3-4-3.9L5.5 5z\" fill=\"url(#hsg)\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><span class=\"g-rating-text-black\"><strong>4.7\/5<\/strong> from 31 Google reviews<\/span><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<pee class=\"svc-who-intro\">Six categories of files where our selective and cross-border approach delivers measurable operational value.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-who-list anim-right\">\n<div class=\"svc-who-item\"><span class=\"svc-who-item-num\">I<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item-body\">\n<h4>International groups structuring an operating subsidiary<\/h4>\n<pee>Commercial implementation, R&#038;D, EMEA regional headquarters, shared services centre.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item\"><span class=\"svc-who-item-num\">II<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item-body\">\n<h4>Non-resident entrepreneurs setting up their company in Switzerland<\/h4>\n<pee>Executives with planned substance, partial relocation, identified Swiss flows and counterparties.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item\"><span class=\"svc-who-item-num\">III<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item-body\">\n<h4>Executives transitioning from a S\u00e0rl to a SA<\/h4>\n<pee>Restructuring, opening of capital, corporate repositioning.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item\"><span class=\"svc-who-item-num\">IV<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item-body\">\n<h4>Entrepreneurs creating a Holding company<\/h4>\n<pee>Activity consolidation, share ownership, deal structuring.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item\"><span class=\"svc-who-item-num\">V<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item-body\">\n<h4>Financial companies and patrimonial structures<\/h4>\n<pee>Family holdings, participation management companies, transmission vehicles.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item\"><span class=\"svc-who-item-num\">VI<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-who-item-body\">\n<h4>Public utility foundations and Associations<\/h4>\n<pee>Documented projects, clear governance, long-term patrimonial ambition.<\/pee><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-inline-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-inline-cta-text\">Looking to form your Swiss company?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><a class=\"cta ghost sm\" href=\"#contact\">Contact the Expert <svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-intl&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafafa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-intl-in\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-intl-head anim\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">06<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">Residence &#038; nationality<\/span><span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"title-serif\">Forming from <em>abroad<\/em>: foreign entrepreneurs, cross-border workers, non-residents.<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-intl-lede\">The rules differ depending on your country of residence and your nationality. Three configurations \u2014 three distinct points of attention.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-intl-grid anim\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-intl-card\"><span class=\"svc-intl-card-num\">I<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Foreign entrepreneurs and EU\/EEA nationals<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>No permit is required to hold the share capital of a Swiss company. The hurdle lies at the level of effective management: art. 718 CO requires that at least one director (SA) or one manager (S\u00e0rl) be domiciled in Switzerland. Without this link, no entry in the Commercial Register.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-intl-card-meta\">Solution \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/preprod.my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/swiss-resident-director-swiss-nominee\/\">resident director mandate<\/a><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-intl-card\"><span class=\"svc-intl-card-num\">II<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Cross-border managers \/ directors (G permit)<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>The G permit allows salaried employment in Switzerland. It is not enough to legally manage a Swiss company: actual substance \u2014 place of decision-making, offices, physical presence \u2014 must remain on Swiss territory. Foreign tax authorities readily reclassify poorly structured cross-border managers (tax residence, CFC).<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-intl-card-meta\">Issue \u00b7 tax domicile, substance, traceability<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<article class=\"svc-intl-card\"><span class=\"svc-intl-card-num\">III<\/span><!\u2013- [et_pb_br_holder] -\u2013><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3>Executives from non-EU\/EEA countries<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>To personally hold management functions and sign at the Commercial Register, a B or C permit is required. Otherwise, recourse to an external Swiss director is mandatory. Banks make account opening conditional on a complete source-of-funds dossier: origin, traceability, supporting documentation.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-intl-card-meta\">Vigilance \u00b7 enhanced KYC, +30 days lead time<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/article>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-intl-closing\">In Switzerland, procedures vary depending on your nationality. EU\/EFTA nationals benefit from simplified access: a residence permit (L, B or G) is required beyond 3 months, with no quotas in most cases. For non-EU nationals, conditions are stricter: only qualified profiles are admitted, with a labour-market test, quotas and an application filed by the employer with the authorities. In all cases, the permit depends on the employment contract, qualifications and compliance with local formalities.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-inline-cta\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee class=\"svc-inline-cta-text\">Looking to form your Swiss company?<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><a class=\"cta ghost sm\" href=\"#contact\">Contact the Expert <svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-reality&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-reality-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-reality-head anim\">\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">07<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">The market&#8217;s unspoken truth<\/span><span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"title-serif\">What many providers <em>do not say.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-reality-cols\">\n<div class=\"svc-reality-body anim\">\n<p>Forming a Swiss company implies meeting several concrete requirements:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"svc-reality-list\">\n<li>justify the company&#8217;s actual activity<\/li>\n<li>demonstrate the origin and consistency of financial flows<\/li>\n<li>satisfy the requirements of Swiss banks<\/li>\n<li>set up compliant governance<\/li>\n<li>assume accounting, tax and administrative obligations from day one<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"svc-reality-closing\">In many files, the main blocking point is not the legal incorporation but the project&#8217;s ability to clear banking and compliance reviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-reality-myths anim\">\n<h3 class=\"svc-reality-myths-title\">Common mistakes of international entrepreneurs<\/h3>\n<p class=\"svc-reality-myths-intro\">Many clients assume that:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"svc-reality-myths-list\">\n<li>forming the company is enough<\/li>\n<li>domiciliation replaces a real presence<\/li>\n<li>a Swiss director is a mere formality<\/li>\n<li>banks accept every file<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"svc-reality-myths-turn\"><span class=\"svc-reality-myths-turn-lbl\">In reality<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Switzerland operates the other way around:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the project&#8217;s credibility is analysed in depth<\/li>\n<li>the structure must be defensible<\/li>\n<li>compliance and economic justification take priority over optimisation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-decline&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafafa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-decline-header anim\">\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">08<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">Selectivity<\/span><span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"title-serif\" style=\"font-size: clamp(32px,3.6vw,48px);\">The projects we <em>decline.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-stance anim\">\n<div class=\"svc-decline-stance-lbl\">Position of principle<\/div>\n<p>We would rather decline a mandate than create a structure that is not viable in the long term. This selection is intentional. It protects the quality of the files we accept, limits situations of failure from the very first stages and produces solid, coherent and sustainable structures, in the genuine interest of the client.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"svc-decline-cats-head\">Categories of projects we do not accept<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"svc-decline-cats anim\">\n<li><strong>&laquo;Shell&raquo; companies<\/strong> with no real activity, intended for pure tax optimisation without economic substance<\/li>\n<li><strong>UBO profiles<\/strong> listed on sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, SECO) or whose source of funds cannot be documented<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regulated activities<\/strong> conducted without prior licensing (payment services, financial intermediation, crypto-assets requiring FINMA approval)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Files refusable by banks<\/strong> ex ante: high-risk jurisdictions, untraceable flows, KYC impossible to complete<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sectors incompatible with AMLA or international sanctions<\/strong>: unregulated trading of precious metals or works of art, online gambling without cantonal licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-cases-head\">\n<h3 class=\"title-serif\">Five <em>recent examples.<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-cases\">\n<article class=\"svc-decline-case\"><span class=\"svc-decline-case-num\">Case 01<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Swiss company without substance or effective management<\/h4>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-case-body\">\n<p>An entrepreneur based in a European capital wishes to set up a company in Switzerland while keeping all activity and management in his country of residence, with the main objective of reducing taxation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"svc-decline-verdict-plain\">In the absence of substance and effective management in Switzerland, this type of structure is generally non-viable from a tax standpoint and hardly acceptable to banks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-decline-case\"><span class=\"svc-decline-case-num\">Case 02<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Commissions on commodity transactions, without operational presence<\/h4>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-case-body\">\n<p>A non-EU resident entrepreneur wishes to set up a Swiss company to receive commissions on commodity transactions, with no operational presence or organisation in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p class=\"svc-decline-verdict-plain\">This type of arrangement, without any real localised activity, presents a high risk of bank refusal and of being blocked at the compliance stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-decline-case\"><span class=\"svc-decline-case-num\">Case 03<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Financial services without authorisations or compliant organisation<\/h4>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-case-body\">\n<p>An international entrepreneur wishes to provide financial services from a Swiss company without holding the necessary authorisations or having an organisation compliant with regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"svc-decline-verdict-plain\">Without proper structuring &mdash; licences, compliance, qualified personnel &mdash; this type of project cannot be implemented in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-decline-case\"><span class=\"svc-decline-case-num\">Case 04<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Trading of precious metals or art market without an established structure<\/h4>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-case-body\">\n<p>Projects related to the trading of precious metals, precious stones or the art market, without an established structure, identified partners or a verifiable activity track record.<\/p>\n<p class=\"svc-decline-verdict-plain\">In practice, opening bank accounts for this type of activity is extremely difficult, and impossible in most cases.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-decline-case\"><span class=\"svc-decline-case-num\">Case 05<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Swiss holding without economic justification<\/h4>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-case-body\">\n<p>A European entrepreneur wished to set up a Swiss holding without genuine economic justification, with the main objective of tax optimisation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"svc-decline-verdict-plain\">This type of structure, without substance or operational logic, is generally refused. In practice, banks do not accept this type of file, leaving the company unused despite having been incorporated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-decline-slider-nav\" data-slider-nav=\"\"><span class=\"svc-decline-slider-nav-info\">Case <em data-slider-current=\"\">1<\/em> \/ <em data-slider-total=\"\">5<\/em><\/span><button aria-label=\"Previous case\" data-slider-prev=\"\" type=\"button\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M10 4L6 8l4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><button aria-label=\"Next case\" data-slider-next=\"\" type=\"button\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M6 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-inline-cta\">\n<p class=\"svc-inline-cta-text\">Set up your structure in Switzerland:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"cta ghost sm\" href=\"#contact\">Get an initial consultation<svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-process&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-process-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-process-header anim\">\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">09<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">Our support<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"svc-process-title\">The <em>process steps<\/em> when your project is structured.<\/h2>\n<p class=\"svc-process-intro\">No online journey, no 24-hour incorporation. A three-step plan, built with your expert.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-process-steps\">\n<article class=\"svc-process-step\"><span class=\"svc-process-step-num\">1<\/span><span class=\"svc-process-step-tag\">Step &middot; Analysis<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>File analysis and structuring<\/h3>\n<p>The decisive step. Before any deed, we validate banking and tax feasibility and gather the required documents.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"svc-bullet\">\n<li>Feasibility study (UBO, activity, flows, jurisdictions)<\/li>\n<li>Choice of legal form, canton and corporate name<\/li>\n<li>Verification of name availability with the Commercial Register (TR)<\/li>\n<li>Banking pre-screening with our partners<\/li>\n<li>Documented action plan and firm quotation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-process-step\"><span class=\"svc-process-step-num\">2<\/span><span class=\"svc-process-step-tag\">Step &middot; Incorporation<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Incorporation and registration<\/h3>\n<p>Fast execution once Step 1 is validated: 10 to 15 business days through to the UID number.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"svc-bullet\">\n<li>Drafting of articles of association and the founding deed by our Expert<\/li>\n<li>Opening of the escrow capital deposit account, capital contribution and paying-in<\/li>\n<li>Signature of the founding documents and notarisation of signatures by the notary<\/li>\n<li>Registration with the Commercial Register, publication in the SOGC<\/li>\n<li>Opening of the operational bank account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"svc-process-step\"><span class=\"svc-process-step-num\">3<\/span><span class=\"svc-process-step-tag\">Phase &middot; Continuous<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Administrative onboarding<\/h3>\n<p>The company is registered with the Commercial Register; administrative management work begins.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"svc-bullet\">\n<li>Application for licence or approval (where required)<\/li>\n<li>VAT registration<\/li>\n<li>Preparation of a chart of accounts<\/li>\n<li>Application for work permits<\/li>\n<li>Registration with social insurance contributions<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory and recommended insurances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"svc-intl-closing\">Incorporation is only the first step. A Swiss company then implies a precise administrative framework: accounting, tax filings, VAT where applicable, payroll management, mail processing, monitoring of legal obligations and, in some cases, oversight of the financial and regulatory situation. <br \/>We deliver this administration with a focus on compliance, control and continuity. The objective is not only to incorporate the company but to ensure its proper functioning over time.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-proof&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafafa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-heading anim\" style=\"max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"chapter-num\">10<\/span><span class=\"chapter-label\">Client satisfaction<\/span><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"title-serif\" style=\"font-size: clamp(30px,3.2vw,44px);\">An example of <em>successful structuring.<\/em><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-in anim-scale\">\n<div class=\"svc-proof-side\">\n<div aria-label=\"Approach People Recruitment &mdash; Swiss subsidiary\" class=\"svc-proof-avatar\" role=\"img\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-tag\">Case study<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"svc-review-stars\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-client\">Approach People Recruitment<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-role\">Irish group &middot; SA subsidiary Geneva + Lucerne<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-body\">\n<p class=\"svc-proof-quote\">We are absolutely delighted with the services provided by My Swiss Company. Their team is professional, responsive and goes above and beyond to make sure everything runs smoothly and accurately. What truly sets them apart is their attention to detail and the genuine care they have for their clients.<\/p>\n<p class=\"svc-proof-context\">How an Irish recruitment group structured its Swiss subsidiary: incorporation of an SA, banking coordination, resident director mandate and full takeover of administration over the past ten years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-proof-foot\">\n<div class=\"svc-proof-foot-info\"><strong>Outcome<\/strong><br \/>A Swiss subsidiary operating in Geneva and Lucerne, compliant and defensible &mdash; ten years of continuous relationship.<\/div>\n<p><a class=\"svc-proof-link\" href=\"\/en\/case-studies\/approach-people\/\"> Read the full case study <svg viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||true|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; module_id=&#8221;contact&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-cta-grid\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-cta-left\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"chapter-mark\"><span class=\"chapter-label\">Take action<\/span><span class=\"chapter-rule\"><\/span><\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"svc-cta-title\"><em>Assess<\/em> your project.<\/h2>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee>Initial consultation in person or by video conference. We will get back to you quickly upon receipt of your request via the contact form.<\/pee><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"svc-cta-prep-title\">Prepare your contact request<\/h3>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"svc-cta-checklist\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li>A precise description of the planned activity and counterparties<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li>The country of tax residence of the beneficial owners (UBO)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li>The expected financial flows and their jurisdictions of origin<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li>The concrete reasons for choosing Switzerland over another jurisdiction<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<li>The need: formation only, formation + administration, or restructuring<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><pee><a class=\"svc-cta-phone\" 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There is no need to be a Swiss resident to be a shareholder, member or founder of an SA, S&agrave;rl, holding company or branch office. However, art. 718 CO requires that at least one member of the board of directors (for an SA) or one manager (for a S&agrave;rl) be domiciled in Switzerland. My Swiss Company SA provides this mandate when the executive does not reside in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\">\n<h3>What is the minimum capital to form an SA or a S&agrave;rl in Switzerland?<\/h3>\n<p>The minimum capital of a Ltd \/ Public Limited Company (SA) is CHF 100,000, of which at least CHF 50,000 must be paid up at the time of incorporation. The minimum capital of a S&agrave;rl is CHF 20,000, fully paid up. These amounts are deposited into a bank escrow capital deposit account before the notarial deed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\">\n<h3>How long does it take to form a company in Switzerland?<\/h3>\n<p>Between 10 and 15 business days on average, from the moment the bank has agreed to open the escrow capital deposit account. The breakdown is as follows: drafting of the articles of association (3-5 d), account opening and paying-in of capital (5-10 d), notarial deed (1 d), registration in the Commercial Register and SOGC publication (3-7 d). My Swiss Company synchronises these steps to meet the timeline.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\">\n<h3>Is a Swiss-resident director mandatory?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Art. 718 CO for the SA and art. 814 CO for the S&agrave;rl require that at least one person authorised to represent the company resides in Switzerland and holds signing authority. This requirement is not symbolic: it ensures that an authority, a bank or a partner can reach the company on Swiss territory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\">\n<h3>In which canton should you form your Swiss company?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no &laquo;best&raquo; canton in absolute terms &mdash; there is a canton suited to each structure. Geneva remains the default choice for international activities. Zug is favoured for holdings, venture capital and digital structures. Lucerne combines one of the lowest tax burdens in the country with a stable operational environment. The choice depends on the activity, the tax profile of the partners and the substance logic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\">\n<h3>When must a Swiss company register for VAT?<\/h3>\n<p>VAT registration becomes mandatory from CHF 100,000 in annual turnover generated in Switzerland (taxable services). It is filed with the FTA (Federal Tax Administration). A foreign company providing services in Switzerland may also be subject to it, in which case a Swiss tax representative is required.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"question\">\n<h3>Which cases does My Swiss Company systematically refuse?<\/h3>\n<p>We refuse shell companies without genuine activity, files whose UBO is on sanctions lists (OFAC, EU, SECO), regulated activities conducted without prior FINMA approval (payments, financial intermediation, crypto-assets), projects whose banking acceptance is impossible ex ante, and sectors incompatible with AMLA (unregulated trading of precious metals or art, gambling without a licence).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;svc-close&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fafafa&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;90%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"svc-close-in\">\n<div class=\"svc-close-entity\">\n<h2 class=\"svc-close-entity-lbl\">About My Swiss Company SA<\/h2>\n<p>Swiss Corporate Services Provider with offices in Geneva, Lucerne and Zug. A FINMA-registered financial intermediary (No. F01502161), the company supports the formation and administration of Swiss companies &mdash; SA, S&agrave;rl, holdings, branches, foundations &mdash; for an international clientele of executives, family groups, family offices and investors.<\/p>\n<p>The team is affiliated with AIWM, SFAA, STEP and IFA. We work in French, English, Spanish, German and Italian.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<details class=\"svc-sources\" id=\"sources\">\n<summary><span class=\"svc-sources-lbl\">Legal references and official sources<\/span><span class=\"svc-sources-count\">7 sources<\/span><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"svc-sources-chevron\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 16\"><path d=\"M4 6l4 4 4-4\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"svc-sources-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedlex.admin.ch\/eli\/cc\/27\/317_321_377\/en#art_620\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fedlex &mdash; CO art. 620 ff. (Public Limited Company)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedlex.admin.ch\/eli\/cc\/27\/317_321_377\/en#art_772\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fedlex &mdash; CO art. 772 ff. (Limited Liability Company)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedlex.admin.ch\/eli\/cc\/27\/317_321_377\/en#art_957\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fedlex &mdash; CO art. 957 ff. 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