Company Formation in Switzerland – Start Your Business Today!
The Swiss commercial register process involves legal documents, notary appointments, blocked accounts and more. Most founders waste weeks navigating this alone — we make it simple.
Want to start your own company?
Founding documents, articles of association, notarization — most first-time founders don't know where to begin.
Errors in company structure or shareholder agreements can be expensive and time-consuming to fix later.
Every AG and GmbH needs a Swiss domicile. We provide a premium address in a tax-advantageous canton.
Your company ready in 4 simple steps
Get in touch with us and tell us what you need.
We create all founding documents, ready for your notary appointment.
We submit all documents and follow up with the commercial register on your behalf.
Your company is officially registered!
Timeline
We complete our part within 5 business days. The cantonal commercial register typically takes another 1–3 weeks.
2–4 weeks total
Why found your company with us?
CHF 890 flat fee
No hidden costs.
Notary fees inlcuded
Most providers charge those separately.
2-4 weeks to live
Fully registered company in no time.
10+ years experience
Serving Swiss startups and SMEs for over a decade.
Domicile address optionally available
Need a registered address for your new company? We can provide that too.
Company formation price
Prefer a consultation first? Available in-person in Lucerne or via Microsoft Teams — hourly rate CHF 270 incl. VAT (min. 1 hour), billed separately from the formation package.
No Swiss address? We've got you covered
A registered domicile address in Switzerland is mandatory for every AG and GmbH. Our domicile service gives you a premium location in a low-tax canton.
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FAQ
We complete all our preparation within 5 business days. The cantonal commercial register typically takes another 1–2 weeks. Total: 2–4 weeks from start to registered company.
For a GmbH: minimum CHF 20,000 share capital (cash or contributions in kind). For an AG: minimum CHF 100,000, of which at least CHF 50,000 must be paid in at formation. Both can be funded by cash or contributions in kind such as equipment or IP.
You need: a valid ID or passport for all founders and managing directors, a blocked capital deposit account confirmation from your bank, a Swiss domicile address (or use our domicile service), and a clear idea of your company name and purpose. We'll guide you through everything.
Yes — Swiss law requires at least one natural person resident in Switzerland to be authorised to represent the company. If you don't have this, we can discuss options during your consultation.
Yes, absolutely. Consultations are available in-person at our Lucerne office or via Microsoft Teams. Hourly rate is CHF 270 incl. VAT (minimum one hour). Note: the consultation is not included in the CHF 890 formation package and is billed separately.
No — commercial register fees are paid directly to the cantonal authority and are not included in our CHF 890 fee. These vary by canton but are typically between CHF 600–900 for a GmbH and CHF 800–1,200 for an AG. We'll give you an exact figure upfront.