Follow our guide on how to create a branch office in Switzerland. For detailed information, you can also read https://www.companyformationswitzerland.com/establish-a-branch-in-switzerland.

1. Establish a Branch in Switzerland
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2. EXPANDING A BUSINESS IN
EXPANDING A BUSINESS IN
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
Foreign companies can set up
subsidiaries, branches, or liaison
offices in Switzerland.
They all must comply with the
provisions of the Swiss Company
Law.

3. The branch is an extension of a
foreign enterprise bound to
undertake the same activities as
the mother company.
Overseas companies expanding
their operations in Switzerland
must respect various
requirements.
CHARACTERISTICS OF BRANCH
CHARACTERISTICS OF BRANCH
OFFICES
OFFICES

4. STEPS TO OPEN A SWISS
STEPS TO OPEN A SWISS
BRANCH
BRANCH
file an application with the Swiss
Trade Register;
appoint local officers to act as
representatives in the Swiss
branch;
register for taxation and VAT in
Switzerland;
obtain the necessary licenses.
In order to open a branch in
Switzerland, a foreign company must:
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5. DOCUMENTS FOR OPENING A
DOCUMENTS FOR OPENING A
BRANCH
BRANCH
copies of its Articles of
Association and registration
certificate;
information about its legal seat
and board of directors;
details about the Swiss
representative.
The parent company must prepare
the following papers upon
registering a branch office:

6. A branch office must register for
taxation in Switzerland.
It must also obtain a VAT number
and an EORI number if it engages
in cross-border trading operations
within the European Union.
TAX REGISTRATION
TAX REGISTRATION

7. TAXATION OF SWISS BRANCHES
TAXATION OF SWISS BRANCHES
The branch will be liable for the
corporate tax on the income it
generates in Switzerland.
Moreover, it can also qualify for
Switzerland’s double tax
treaties.

8. Starting a business in
Switzerland implies paying
attention to several facts.
Among these, the fact that it
has a 3-tier taxation system and
that it is not an EU member
state.
WHAT TO CONSIDER ABOUT
WHAT TO CONSIDER ABOUT
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND

9. ASSISTANCE IN SETTING UP A
ASSISTANCE IN SETTING UP A
SWISS BRANCH OFFICE
SWISS BRANCH OFFICE
If you decide to open a branch office,
you can rely on our company
formation agents in Switzerland.
We can assist with the incorporation
of any type of business, so do not
hesitate to contact us.

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