Switzerland

COMPANY FORMATION IN SWITZERLAND

Switzerland is undoubtedly one of the most attractive countries in the world in which to live, work, and run a company. It offers a combination of political and economic stability, a clean and safe environment, and comparatively low personal and company tax rates.

In Switzerland corporate income taxes are levied at two different levels: federal level and cantonal level. Whereas the income of a company registered in Switzerland (or a branch) is subject to the same direct federal tax rate throughout Switzerland, the cantonal tax rates vary. In 2005, for ordinary income taxes, the canton Zug was top of the list of the most company tax favourable cantons, followed by Appenzell and other cantons in Central Switzerland. We can offer company registration in various Switzerland cantons. Following are the most popular cantons and their effective company tax rates (including federal tax): Zurich Canton - 21% / Geneva Canton - 24% / Zug Canton – 16%.

REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN SWITZERLAND

• Share Capital for a GmbH company registered in Switzerland must be at least 20,000 CHF (approx. EUR 12,100) and cannot exceed 2,000.000 CHF.
• Swiss laws do not limit the number of foreign shareholders in company nor their nationality. However and importantly, all Switzerland company owners are filed publicly with their full name and nationality.
• The registration of a GmbH company does require a local director which is provided by our associates in Switzerland.
• It is possible for a non local resident to maintain anonymity and control while managing the company in Switzerland.

FEES FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN SWITZERLAND

OFFICE OPTIONS FOR COMPANIES REGISTERED IN SWITZERLAND

• Virtual office for company registered in Switzerland (includes telephone, fax, and mail forwarding facilities, if required): €290 per month payable quarterly in advance plus €870 plus deposit refundable within 30 days of termination of company office contract.
• Serviced office for company in Switzerland: cost as per requirement. Please contact us for serviced office pricing suitable for your Switzerland registered company.

ACCOUNTING SERVICES FOR COMPANIES REGISTERED IN SWITZERLAND

• Basic accounting service fee start from €200 per month based upon approximate number of monthly invoices and projected annual turnover of the company. registered in Switzerland. Fees for larger companies may vary. Please contact us for more information on accounting service fees for companies registered in Switzerland.

NOTE ON COMPANY FORMATION IN SWITZERLAND

• Should questions arise from the local VAT office, there may be an additional fee up to EUR 1200 for handling VAT application of the company in Switzerland, depend upon intricacy of the registration.

HOW TO REGISTER A COMPANY IN SWITZERLAND?

To open a company in Switzerland, we will require the following:

• 100% of the Switzerland company formation cost
• A completed Switzerland company registration application form
• A certified copy of each Switzerland company's director/shareholders passport
• Two utility bills that are less than three months old

Please send your documentation for company set up in Switzerland to:

SIA IBC Konsultants
Antonijas St. 22-4, LV-1010

Riga, Latvia
Fax: +371 67333957
Email: info@eurocompanyregistration.com
Skype: Contact_IBC

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