Here is a brief presentation of the legal structures local and foreign investors can set up in Switzerland. Discover them in detail in our article https://www.lawyersswitzerland.com/types-of-structures-in-switzerland.

1. TYPES OF SWISS
COMPANIES
TYPES OF SWISS
COMPANIES
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2. Legislation
The Swiss Commercial Code divides
legal entities into:
corporate businesses;
non-corporate forms.

3. Corporate Business Forms
The main types of corporate legal entities in
Switzerland are:
the private limited liability company;
the public (joint stock) company.

4. Non-corporate Entities
Other types of Swiss structures are:
the sole trader;
the general partnership;
the limited partnership.

5. Other Legal Forms
In Switzerland, businesspeople also choose to set up:
cooperatives; associations; foundations.

6. Foreign Companies
Foreign enterprises can choose to
operate through:
branches;
subsidiaries;
representative offices.

7. Most Popular Structure
Compared to other European
countries, in Switzerland, the joint
stock company is a preferred type
of structure by most businessmen.

8. Choosing a Legal Entity
If you want to open a Swiss company,
you can consider:
the minimum share capital;
the registration requirements;
the taxation of the respective
entity.

9. Contact Us
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in touch with us and let’s start the
registration formalities!

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