Category: Company incorporations

What do you need to start an Ltd (AG) in Switzerland? For many first-time founders, startups, and international entrepreneurs, the Swiss Limited Company (Ltd), known locally as an AG (Aktiengesellschaft), is a highly attractive legal structure. It offers strong credibility, flexibility in ownership, and clear separation between personal and company assets. But what exactly is…

Starting a business in Switzerland is an exciting step.One of the first and most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right legal form. Should you opt for a sole proprietorship, a limited liability company (GmbH / LLC), or a public limited company (AG / Ltd)? The right choice depends on your business model, your…

How long does it really take to incorporate a company in Switzerland? If you ask founders, fiduciaries, or lawyers, you will often hear: “It depends.” Traditionally, incorporation takes several days, sometimes weeks. Appointments must be coordinated, documents prepared, signed in person, and submitted to the Commercial Register. Each step adds time. But today, incorporation in…

Starting your first company is exciting, but when it comes to paperwork, things can quickly feel overwhelming. Articles of association. Capital confirmation. Commercial Register forms. Identification documents. Notary deeds. What do you actually need – and why? In this guide, we explain clearly and simply which documents are required to incorporate a company in Switzerland,…

Whether a notary must be involved in a company formation in Switzerland depends on the chosen legal form. Some entities can be established without a public deed, while for others, notarisation is legally required. For fiduciaries and notaries, a clear understanding of these requirements is essential to ensure a compliant, structured, and efficient process. Company…

Setting up a company in Switzerland is a clearly regulated and well-structured process, provided the right steps are understood. This article explains how company formation in Switzerland works, how to choose the appropriate legal form, and what to consider when registering with the Commercial Register. An ideal guide for professionals supporting clients with company formations…

Defining the business purpose is one of the key elements when founding a new company. Whether it’s a sole proprietorship, LLC, or Ltd., the purpose not only fulfills formal requirements for the commercial register but also reflects a company’s strategic direction and vision. What exactly is the business purpose? The business purpose refers to the…

After registering a new business or making changes to the Commercial Register, entrepreneurs may receive misleading invoices from private organizations with deceptive names. These payment requests do not originate from the official Cantonal Commercial Register and are part of a strategy aimed at getting companies to sign up for unnecessary subscriptions. How to Identify Suspicious…

Starting a business is an exciting step – but the process is often slowed down by paperwork, waiting times and bureaucratic hurdles. This is exactly where Hoop comes into play. With Hoop, the entire incorporation process can be handled digitally and efficiently – and up to 7 times faster! Compared to the conventional process, which…