Start your Swiss company,
without the paperwork maze.
Sàrl (LLC), SA, or sole proprietorship — a Swiss CPA in Geneva handles the articles, the notary, the commercial register, the bank account and AVS, and explains every step in plain English.
Every structure, set up properly.
One Swiss CPA, fluent in English and French, from the first question to your first invoice.
Sàrl (LLC) formation
The most common structure for founders in Switzerland. Limited liability, CHF 20,000 minimum share capital, fully paid up at incorporation.
- Articles of association drafted
- Notary appointment coordinated
- Commercial register filing
- Capital-deposit account setup
- AVS/AHV social-security affiliation
Share capital of CHF 20,000 is your money — it stays in the company.
SA (public limited company)
For larger or investor-backed projects. CHF 100,000 minimum capital, of which at least CHF 50,000 paid up at incorporation. Shares can stay private.
- Statutes & shareholder structure
- Board and signatory setup
- Commercial register filing
- Capital-deposit coordination
- Optional bearer/registered shares advice
Sole proprietorship (Einzelfirma)
The fastest, lowest-cost way to start as an independent. No minimum capital. Registration in the commercial register becomes mandatory above CHF 100,000 annual turnover.
- AVS/AHV independent-status application
- Commercial register filing (if required)
- Business-name availability check
- Bookkeeping setup from day one
Post-formation, handled
Incorporation is the easy part. We get you operational: bank account, VAT assessment, accounting, and the deadlines you can't miss.
- Business bank-account introduction
- VAT registration assessment
- Accounting & payroll setup
- First-year deadline calendar
Questions fréquentes
Yes. EU/EFTA nationals have broad freedom of establishment. Non-EU/EFTA founders can own a Swiss company too, but a Sàrl or SA must have at least one resident director or signatory domiciled in Switzerland, and running the business locally may require a residence/work permit. We assess your specific case before you commit.
A Sàrl (LLC) requires CHF 20,000, fully paid up. An SA requires CHF 100,000, with at least CHF 50,000 paid up at incorporation. A sole proprietorship needs no minimum capital. The capital is the company's money — it isn't a fee, it stays available for the business.
Once the capital-deposit account is funded and the documents are signed at the notary, the commercial register typically completes the entry within a few business days. The realistic end-to-end timeline, including bank onboarding, is usually two to four weeks.
Most owner-run businesses and startups choose the Sàrl: lower capital, simpler governance. The SA suits larger structures, investor rounds, or where shareholder anonymity matters. We walk you through the trade-offs for your situation before filing.
Yes. The whole process — documents, notary coordination, register filing, and bank onboarding — is managed for you in English by a Swiss CPA.
Let's talk about your business.
Every situation is unique. Book a free 15-minute call with one of our experts — no commitment, no sales pitch. Just straightforward advice on your accounting and tax situation in Switzerland.