Founding a company in Switzerland — step by step with MKY Treuhandpartner GmbH
Establishing a company in Switzerland offers numerous advantages: stable economy, reliable legal system and a business-friendly environment. But how do you start correctly? With MKY Treuhandpartner GmbH, you can support your company start-up from the idea to the commercial register — uncomplicated, secure and practical.
1. Create a business idea and business plan
Every successful start-up starts with a clear business idea. Consider:
- Who are your customers?
- Which problem are you solving?
- How do you make money?
A professional business plan helps you structure finances, marketing, and goals. We help you develop a practical plan that serves as a guide for starting a business.
2. Select legal form: sole proprietorship, GmbH or AG
The choice of legal form for your company in Switzerland is decisive for liability, taxes and start-up capital:
- Sole proprietorship: No minimum capital, personal liability, uncomplicated
- GmbH: Starting at CHF 20,000 share capital, limited liability, suitable for startups with multiple founders
- AG: Starting at CHF 100,000 share capital, higher reputation, ideal for larger companies
We will advise you on which legal form is best suited to your project.
3. Define company name and registered office
Yours company name is your trademark. We check for you:
- Is the name available in the commercial register?
- Is the name protected as a trademark?
At the same time, you determine the Headquarters, which determines the competent commercial register office.
4. Prepare founding documents
Depending on the legal form, you need different documents:
- Statutes or articles of association
- Identity documents of all founders
- Proof of capital (for GmbH/AG)
- Certification by a notary (with GmbH/AG)
For sole proprietorships Registration takes place directly with the commercial register. We will guide you through all the paperwork.
5. Commercial register entry
The entry in the commercial register makes your company official and protects your company name. We will register with the notary or directly with the cantonal commercial register office.
6. Taxes and social security
Once founded, we will register your company with all necessary bodies:
- Value added tax (VAT) on the ESTV portal
- AHV/IV/EO and Family Compensation Fund
- Accident insurance and pension fund
This is how you start in accordance with the law and avoid back payments.
7. Set up a business account and accounting
A separate business account separates private and business finances. We help you set up an efficient bookkeeping, classic or digital with tools such as Bexio, Abacus, or RunMyAccounts.
8. Start operations and start marketing
Now your business can grow:
- Provide products or services
- Build a website and social media
- Make invoices and attract customers
Our advice goes beyond founding a company — from accounting to tax optimization.
Benefits of setting up a professional company in Switzerland
- Legal certainty right from the start
- Tax optimization thanks to clear structures
- Trust with banks, authorities and customers
Conclusion
Setting up a company in Switzerland doesn't have to be a complicated process. With professional support, clear structures and step-by-step procedures, you create a solid basis for your company.
MKY Treuhandpartner GmbH supports you from the business idea to entry in the commercial register — including taxes, social security and accounting. This makes your start-up safe, fast and predictable.
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