Switzerland
Capital: Bern.
Official languages: German, French, Italian.
Currency: Swiss franc.
Company registration provides the following benefits:
- An agreement signed by Switzerland with 32 countries on the avoidance of double taxation.
- Reduced taxation.
- Obtaining the status of a European company.
Switzerland is a country in Central Europe and has no access to the sea. It borders on the north with Germany, on the west with France, on the south on Italy, on the east on Liechtenstein and Austria.
If the company does not operate within the country, does not have a resident office, and does not employ employees, then it pays reduced cantonal and municipal corporate taxes, and the full rate of federal income tax of 8.5%, as well as tax on equity capital.
Features of taxation and reporting
Companies are required to maintain accounting records and prepare financial statements on a regular basis.
- Federal tax – 8.5%.
- VAT – 7.6%.
- Cantonal taxes 6 - 31% (% depends on the ratio of profit and capital, as well as the reserve fund).
Company registration
Registration of a company in Switzerland: with the opening of a current account in a Swiss bank within 14 working days.
A popular form for registering a company in Switzerland is a limited liability company (Gesellschaft mit Beschränkter Haftung, GmbH) of two types: public and closed, minimum share capital 100,000 CHF.
And also a joint stock company (Aktiengesellschaft, AG) - minimum capital of 20,000 CHF.
To register a company remotely, you will need to provide the following information:
- Choosing a company name: three options are required.
- Notarized copies of ID for all participants.
- A document confirming the residence address of all participants (utility bills, bank statements indicating the address) with notarization.
- Bank statement no older than 3 months from the date of application.
A quick guide to registering a company in Switzerland:
To quickly register a company, contact IT-OFFSHORE specialists. The cost of our services includes:
- Preparation of documents (collection, filling, notarization, etc.).
- Company registration.
- Payment of all government fees.
- Registration agent services for 1 year with the possibility of extension.
- Translation services.
- Delivery of registration documents to any address.
The bottom line
Switzerland offers favorable conditions for starting a business, as well as a good tax regime and company status. However, when choosing a jurisdiction for a company, it is necessary to take into account not only current legislation, but also its possible changes in the future. We recommend consulting with IT-OFFSHORE lawyers to avoid possible legal consequences and ensure compliance with laws.
Our company offers comprehensive support for the company at all stages - from registration to full support of its activities. We not only help you legally register a company, but also take on many subsequent tasks.
In particular, our scope of services includes maintaining accounting and tax records, providing nominee directors and shareholders, renting a legal address, obtaining all necessary licenses and permits for the company. We actually ensure the full operation of the business in accordance with the laws of a particular jurisdiction.
