Tax-Efficient Structuring: How to Use Multiple Companies Effectively in Switzerland
2025-05-01 11:37
How to Optimize Your Tax Burden in Switzerland with Multiple Companies
Switzerland not only offers attractive tax rates, but also a wide range of strategic structuring options. By setting up multiple companies—such as an operating firm, holding, and IP/licensing entity—you can achieve substantial tax benefits.
These "tax structures" are fully legal and especially popular among investors, holding companies, and international entrepreneurs.
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The Ideal Structure for Tax Efficiency – An Example
Company A – Operating Company (Zug)
● Location: Canton with moderate tax rates (e.g., Zug)
● Function: Handles daily operations
● Benefit: Shifts profit via cost invoicing
Company B – Licensing or IP Company (Nidwalden or Schwyz)
● Location: Canton with low tax on IP or royalty income
● Function: Holds trademarks, software, business concepts
● Benefit: Royalties taxed at a low rate
Company C – Holding Company (Schwyz or Zug)
● Location: Canton with holding privileges
● Function: Owns shares in A & B
● Benefit: Dividends tax-free, lower capital tax
Such structures legally allow for profit shifting through licensing and service agreements, increasing costs in the operating company and thus reducing taxable income.