GUIDES
Guides: doing business in Switzerland
Answers to the questions that come up most often in formation practice — legally reviewed, with official sources and a last-updated date.
Entry in the commercial register in Switzerland
How the Swiss commercial register works: Zefix search, what data is public, fees from CHF 420 for a GmbH or AG, registration steps and duties after entry.
Read the guideFounding a company with cryptocurrencies in Switzerland
Using Bitcoin or Ethereum as share capital for a Swiss GmbH or AG: contribution-in-kind rules, valuation, auditor confirmation, banking and risks — as of July 2026.
Read the guideCompany formation in Switzerland for foreign entrepreneurs
Foreigners can own 100% of a Swiss company. What you need: one resident signatory, CHF 20,000 capital, permits for EU/EFTA or third countries, banking KYC.
Read the guideFounding companies: Switzerland and Germany in comparison
Switzerland vs Germany for founders: capital from CHF 20,000 vs EUR 25,000, corporate tax 11–21% vs about 30%, VAT 8.1% vs 19%, labour law and market access.
Read the guideBranch offices in Switzerland — what you need to know
Swiss branch office explained: registration without share capital, resident representative, taxation of 11–21% on Swiss profits, and branch vs subsidiary compared.
Read the guideSocial security in Switzerland — made simple
Swiss social security for employers in 2026: AHV/IV/EO 10.6%, ALV 2.2%, BVG from CHF 22,680 salary, accident insurance — rates, tables, owner-manager rules.
Read the guideFounding a GmbH or an AG in Switzerland: how to choose
GmbH or AG in Switzerland: capital CHF 20,000 vs CHF 100,000, anonymity, governance, share transfers and taxes compared — with scenarios for choosing right.
Read the guideCompany formation costs in Switzerland: the full breakdown
Swiss company formation costs itemised: CHF 600 register fee, notary from CHF 500, GmbH and AG capital rules, three first-year budgets and traps to avoid.
Read the guideFounding a company in Switzerland: what cross-border commuters need to know
How cross-border commuters found a Swiss company: G permit, resident director requirement, capital from CHF 20,000, social insurance and tax rules for 2026.
Read the guideVAT in Switzerland: how it works
Swiss VAT rates 2026: 8.1% standard, 2.6% reduced, 3.8% accommodation. Who must register from CHF 100,000 turnover, fiscal representation and filing methods.
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