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The procedure of forming a LLC
The formation of a limited liability company in Switzerland is done in three steps. Among other things, you have to open a consignment account and pay a capital of CHF 20'000.
1
Consultation
Upon receipt of your request, one of our lawyers will contact you for a free consultation.
2
Formation
After checking the information, we prepare the constitutive documents and our partner notaries authenticate them.
3
Registration
Once the signatures have been legalized, we transmit your file to the Commercial Registry of your canton.
The advantages of forming a LLC
By incorporating an LLC, you benefit from limited liability, low initial capital, and freedom to choose the company's name.
No personal liability
Liability is limited to the (fully paid-in) share capital.
Relatively small share capital
To establish an LLC, relatively small share capital (CHF 20'000.-) and only one person are required.
Free choice of business name
The business name can be freely chosen, but the suffix "LLC" must be included.
The requirements to form a LLC
Setting up an LLC requires one or more people, share capital of CHF 20'000, a director resident in Switzerland and a unique company name.
Capital: CHF 20'000.-
A capital of CHF 20'000.- is required for the formation of an LLC.
One manager in Switzerland
At least one managing director or one director must be resident in Switzerland.
Unique company name
The company name must be clearly distinguishable from any other company name already registered in Switzerland.
The costs of forming a LLC
The formation of an LLC in Switzerland is associated with various costs. Consultancy fees, notary fees, commercial registry fees, etc. NewCo's prices are the most competitive.
The most popular
LLC Basic
CHF 490.-
Notary fees included
With contribution in kind
Auditor's fee included
Personalized legal advice
Checking the company name
Formulation of company purpose
Preparation of documents
Preparation of bylaws
Notarized deed
Signature legalization (1)
Entry in the Commercial Register
The most popular
LLC Plus
CHF 690.-
Notary fees included
With contribution in kind
Auditor's fee included
Everything in Basic, and:
Insurance advice and registration
VAT advice and registration
The most popular
LLC Extra
CHF 1'890.-
Notary fees included
With contribution in kind
Auditor's fee included
Everything in Plus, and:
Personalized statutory clauses
VAT of 8,1% and Commercial Register fees are not included.
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Alexentiel LLC
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Fair & Square LLC
FAQ
If you do not find the answer to your question in this FAQ, you can contact us by phone at +41 58 595 99 99 and our lawyers will be happy to answer you.
Do I need a notary for the foundation of my LLC (GmbH/Sàrl)?
With us, the notary fees are included in each of our packages. This means that you do not have to additionally rely on a notary for the formation of your LLC. All you need to do is provide your company-specific information and we will take care of all administrative tasks thereafter.
How long does it take to establish an LLC (GmbH/Sàrl)?
Once we have the documents signed by you and the capital deposit confirmation, the registration of your limited liability company in the Commercial Register takes a maximum of two weeks. We recommend organizing the bank certificate from the very beginning.
What are the costs for the formation of an LLC (GmbH/Sàrl)?
The costs for the formation of an LLC with us amount to CHF 490.- including notary fees. In addition, there are costs on the part of the commercial register, which vary from canton to canton. They amount to approx. CHF 600.-. Furthermore, your bank may charge a fee for the capital deposit account of approx. CHF 200.-.
How much is the minimum capital contribution for the formation of an LLC (GmbH/Sàrl)?
The minimum capital required by law for the formation of an LLC is CHF 20'000.-. Alternatively, an LLC can also be founded with a contribution in kind. This can be, for example, tools, machines, vehicles, furniture. In the case of a contribution in kind, it is also necessary to engage the services of a certified auditor to confirm the value of the contribution in kind, which is why we incur additional costs. We will be happy to provide you with a quote.
What do I have to do to establish my LLC (GmbH/Sàrl)?
To establish your LLC with NewCo, you can create account on our website and choose a package. After that, you can enter your company specific information such as the company name, company purpose, address and personal information about the founders, etc. After that, a lawyer will contact you within 24 hours to advise you and verify the information provided.