Zürich · Switzerland
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Switzerland × Corporate & Entity Services
Corporate & Entity Services in Switzerland
Setting up companies abroad, and keeping them in good standing. In Switzerland, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
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On request
WONE Global can find the right Corporate & Entity Services professional in Switzerland for you.
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Bring a requirement →Switzerland at a glanceWestern Europe
Zurich · Tuesday 3 November
21:46
Local time
- Currency
- CHF
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +41
- Region
- Western Europe
What the rules say in Switzerland
Corporate & Entity Services, the essentials
From the Switzerland market guide: the points that matter most for corporate & entity services, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source47 checked against an official source2 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
A Swiss company limited by shares (AG/SA) must have share capital of at least CHF 100,000.
At formation at least 20% of the capital, and no less than CHF 50,000, must be paid in or covered by contributions in kind. One shareholder (individual or legal entity) is enough.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19A Swiss limited liability company (GmbH/Sarl) must have share capital of at least CHF 20,000, fully paid up or covered by contributions in kind.
Shares have a nominal value of at least CHF 100; each shareholder holds at least one share. Cryptocurrencies are excluded as contributions in kind.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19Since 1 July 2015 every AG and GmbH must be represented by at least one person whose place of residence is in Switzerland.
The resident person may be a director (AG) or a manager (GmbH); for the GmbH this person must have access to the register of shareholders and beneficial owners. A non-EU/EFTA resident representative needs a valid residence and work permit.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19An AG acquires legal personality only when it is entered in the commercial register, after its foundation has been recorded in a notarised deed.
Applies to AG formation; the source does not cover the GmbH. Registration is handled by cantonal commercial register offices.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19A GmbH must keep an up-to-date list of its beneficial owners holding 25% or more.
The SME Portal page does not state that this list is public; the commercial register shows corporate bodies, capital and named holders of capital contributions.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19Non-EU/EFTA nationals without a C settlement permit have no legal right to set up their own business in Switzerland and must apply to the cantonal authorities, which assess whether the business has a lasting positive effect on the Swiss labour market.
Approved applicants receive an L or B permit, both subject to annual quotas set by the Federal Council. C permit holders and spouses of Swiss citizens or C permit holders have a right to self-employment.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19For an AG or GmbH, the capital deposited at formation can be accessed before publication in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce only by ordering an advance commercial register excerpt.
Applies to the capital deposit made for AG and GmbH formation.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19
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Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Choose the appropriate legal presence
- 02Form or register the required entity
- 03Put governance and statutory records in place
- 04Maintain ongoing corporate compliance
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- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
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What clients bring to Corporate & Entity Services
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Switzerland.
Urgent Our local manager abroad has taken control of the subsidiary. What can we do?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent Our company abroad has been struck off. How do we fix it?Corporate ownership & governanceUrgent A foreign authority wants our documents apostilled or legalised. How?Market entry, licensing & government engagementUrgent Investors want our company moved to Delaware or Singapore before they invest.Corporate ownership & governanceShould we open a branch, a subsidiary or just use a distributor abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we set up a company in another country, and how long will it take?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we just open a branch or representative office instead of a full company?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhat must be in place before our new office abroad starts trading?Market entry, licensing & government engagementHow do we keep our foreign company compliant with the registry every year?Corporate ownership & governanceHow do we change directors or shareholders of our company abroad?Corporate ownership & governance
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