Switzerland Offshore Company
Switzerland offers investors the opportunity to establish their company in one of the strongest and most stable financial centers of the world. Its central geographical location in Europe appeals to a diverse selection of global investors.
For more information on Switzerland offshore companies and registering a Switzerland company, view our Switzerland Company Formation services page.
To begin the process of your company registration, please complete our Company Application.
Registering a Switzerland Offshore Company
The 4 most common types of Switzerland offshore companies that can be established, include; Aktiengesellschaft (AG), Société Anonyme (SA), Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) and Société à Responsibilité Limité (SARL). In order to register any type of corporation, the following documents need to be submitted to the Commercial Register;
• Notarized Public Deed of Incorporation
• Articles of Incorporation
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Bank Confirmation stating that the share capital required is in the account
• Consent to act forms signed by the proposed directors
• Declaration of applicants
• Completed official application form detailing the documentation and a notarized signature of the representative of the company.
The minimum share capital required for AG/SA is of CHF 100,000; this amount needs to be fully paid upon registration. For a GmbH/SARL, the minimum capital requirement is CHF 20,000 that needs to be paid upon incorporation.
There is a minimum of one shareholder and one director for each type of incorporation. In regards to the directors, they must be a natural person as well as a Swiss resident – corporate bodies are not permitted.
Switzerland is comprised of 26 cantons and each canton has its own different tax system. In general, some cantons exercise low tax and some have a high tax, thus it is important to establish your company in the most favorable canton.
The process of establishing a Switzerland offshore company can take up to 10-12 working days. It is advised to seek the assistance of a professional consultancy firm in order to complete this procedure in compliance with the jurisdictions regulations.
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