How to Start a Company in Switzerland from Abroad — and Why Legal Domicile & Local Board Members Matter
Starting a Swiss company as a non-resident is entirely possible — but only if you understand the legal requirements. Whether you're forming an AG or a GmbH, Swiss law requires at least one director or authorized signatory with residency in Switzerland. That’s why many founders work with professional partners like DeinDomizil.ch to provide not only a legal domicile, but also a trusted local representative.
From tax registration to compliance and business banking, here's what international founders should consider when launching in Switzerland.
From tax registration to compliance and business banking, here's what international founders should consider when launching in Switzerland.
5 Key Considerations for Foreign Founders Setting Up a Swiss Company
1. Swiss Residency Requirement:
By law, your company must have at least one person residing in Switzerland who is authorized to sign. Swiss Code of Obligations – Art. 718
2. Registered Legal Domicile:
You must register a valid business address within Switzerland. DeinDomizil offers domicile services in Zug and Herisau.
3. Board Structure:
Whether you form a GmbH or AG, board setup and representation matter. We provide board mandates to ensure legal compliance.
4. Banking and Capital Requirements:
Opening a Swiss business bank account remotely can take time. You’ll also need to deposit the required share capital (CHF 20,000 for GmbH, CHF 100,000 for AG).
5. Accounting & Tax Compliance:
Once formed, your company must maintain proper Swiss accounting standards. We support you from day one.
📌 Want to simplify the process? At DeinDomizil.ch, we help foreign founders incorporate quickly — with everything from virtual offices to Swiss-resident directors and bookkeeping.
By law, your company must have at least one person residing in Switzerland who is authorized to sign. Swiss Code of Obligations – Art. 718
2. Registered Legal Domicile:
You must register a valid business address within Switzerland. DeinDomizil offers domicile services in Zug and Herisau.
3. Board Structure:
Whether you form a GmbH or AG, board setup and representation matter. We provide board mandates to ensure legal compliance.
4. Banking and Capital Requirements:
Opening a Swiss business bank account remotely can take time. You’ll also need to deposit the required share capital (CHF 20,000 for GmbH, CHF 100,000 for AG).
5. Accounting & Tax Compliance:
Once formed, your company must maintain proper Swiss accounting standards. We support you from day one.
📌 Want to simplify the process? At DeinDomizil.ch, we help foreign founders incorporate quickly — with everything from virtual offices to Swiss-resident directors and bookkeeping.
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Website: https://deindomizil.ch
Telephone: +41 (0)41 410 61 61
E-mail: info@deindomizil.ch
Address: Blegistrasse 7, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Website: https://deindomizil.ch
Telephone: +41 (0)41 410 61 61
E-mail: info@deindomizil.ch
Address: Blegistrasse 7, 6340 Baar, Switzerland