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Starting a Swiss Company from Abroad: What International Entrepreneurs Need to Know

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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.

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.

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Telephone: +41 (0)41 410 61 61
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Address: Blegistrasse 7, 6340 Baar, Switzerland