Company formation (GmbH, AG)Company formation (SL, SA)Company formation (GmbH, UG)Company formation (SAS, SARL)Company formation (SRL, SRLS)
We set up your GmbH or AG in Zurich from start to finish, with a clear timeline and without you running from one office to the next.We set up your SL or SA in Spain from start to finish, with a clear timeline and without you going from office to office.We set up your GmbH or UG in Germany from start to finish, with a clear timeline and without you going from office to office.We set up your SAS or SARL in France from start to finish, with a clear timeline and no running from office to office.We set up your SRL or SRLS in Italy from start to finish, with a clear timeline and no running from office to office.
Scope
What’s included
- Choosing the legal form: GmbH, AG or sole proprietorship.
- Drafting the articles of association and formation documents.
- Coordination with the notary and the commercial register.
- Opening the capital deposit account.
- VAT and social insurance registration.
- Accounting set up from day one.
- Choosing the legal form: SL, SA or self-employed.
- Name availability certificate from the Central Commercial Registry.
- Articles of association and deed of incorporation before a notary.
- Bank account and contribution of the share capital.
- Company tax ID (NIF) and registration in the business census (form 036).
- Registration at the Commercial Registry and bookkeeping ready from day one.
- Choosing the legal form: GmbH, UG (limited liability) or sole proprietorship.
- Articles of association or the model protocol, and notarisation.
- Business account and payment of the share capital.
- Registration with the commercial register through the notary.
- Trade registration (Gewerbeanmeldung) and registration with the tax office.
- Bookkeeping ready from day one.
- Choosing the legal form: SAS or SASU, SARL or EURL, or sole proprietorship.
- Articles of association and deposit of the capital with a bank or notary.
- Legal notice of incorporation.
- Filing with the business formalities portal (Guichet des formalités des entreprises, INPI) and registration (Kbis).
- Tax registration and choice of VAT scheme.
- Bookkeeping ready from day one.
- Choosing the legal form: SRL, simplified SRL (SRLS) or sole proprietorship.
- Deed of incorporation before a notary and payment of the capital.
- Registration with the Companies Register through the single filing (ComUnica).
- VAT number (partita IVA), INPS and INAIL registration and certified email (PEC).
- The right activity code (ATECO).
- Bookkeeping ready from day one.
Who it’s for
If you recognise yourself in one of these, it is for you.
Freelancers who want to keep their personal assets separate from their business.
Startup founders who are about to raise investment.
Foreign companies starting operations in Switzerland.
Self-employed people who want to separate their personal assets from their business.
Startup founders who are about to raise investment.
Foreign companies starting business in Spain.
Self-employed people who want to separate their personal assets from their business.
Startup founders who are about to raise investment.
Foreign companies starting business in Germany.
Freelancers who want to separate their personal assets from their business.
Startup founders about to raise investment.
Foreign companies starting business in France.
Freelancers who want to separate their personal assets from their business.
Startup founders about to raise investment.
Foreign companies starting business in Italy.
Process
How we do it
We choose the legal form.
In one conversation, with the pros and cons in writing.
We prepare the documents.
Articles of association, founding deed and share allocation.
Notary and register.
We coordinate the signing and the entry in the commercial register.
We get everything running.
VAT and social insurance registration, and accounting ready to go.
Process
How we do it
We choose the legal form.
In one conversation, with pros and cons in writing.
We prepare the documents.
Company name, articles of association and share split.
Notary and registry.
We coordinate the signing and the registration at the Commercial Registry.
We leave everything running.
Tax ID, census registration, Social Security and bookkeeping ready.
Process
How we do it
We choose the legal form.
In one conversation, with pros and cons in writing.
We prepare the documents.
Articles of association, share capital and management.
Notary and register.
We coordinate the notarisation and the registration.
We leave everything running.
Trade registration, tax office and bookkeeping ready.
Process
How we do it
We choose the legal form.
In one conversation, with pros and cons in writing.
We prepare the documents.
Articles, capital and management.
Legal notice and registration.
We publish the notice and file with the Guichet des formalités.
We leave everything running.
Kbis, tax registration, bank and bookkeeping ready.
Process
How we do it
We choose the legal form.
In one conversation, with pros and cons in writing.
We prepare the documents.
Articles, capital and management.
Notary and registration.
We coordinate the deed and the ComUnica filing.
We leave everything running.
Partita IVA, PEC, INPS, INAIL and bookkeeping ready.
- GmbHSLSARLS.r.l.
from1,3701,490CHF€
Prices excl. VAT (MWST)Prices excl. VAT
Fixed price.
- AGSAS.p.A.
from2,3002,490CHF€
Prices excl. VAT
Fixed price.
Fixed price after the free consultation.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
A GmbH is simpler and cheaper to maintain, and suits most SMEs. An AG requires more capital and is usually chosen when there are several shareholders or investment is planned.
For a GmbH, CHF 20,000, fully paid in. For an AG, CHF 100,000, with at least CHF 50,000 paid in.
Between one and three weeks from the moment we have all the documents.
Yes, but at least one person with signing authority must live in Switzerland. We explain the options.
An SL is simpler and cheaper to run, and suits most SMEs. An SA requires more capital and is usually chosen when there are many shareholders or a listing is planned.
For an SL, from 1 euro; until the capital reaches 3000 euros, part of the profit must go to a reserve and the partners are liable for the difference. For an SA, 60 000 euros, with at least a quarter paid up.
Once all the documents are ready, usually between one and three weeks.
Yes. As a foreign partner or director you need an NIE (foreigner identification number). We explain the steps.
A GmbH needs €25,000 of share capital, with at least €12,500 paid in on formation. A UG starts from €1, but must put a quarter of its annual surplus into a reserve. We show you what fits your plans.
Notary and commercial register charge official fees, which depend mainly on the share capital. We get the notary's quote and go through it with you.
It depends mainly on the register court. With complete documents, we usually plan a few weeks until registration.
Yes, shareholders can live abroad. We explain what the notary and the bank require in your case.
Both can be formed with €1 of capital. In an SAS at least half of the cash contributions is paid in at formation; in a SARL at least a fifth; the rest within five years. An SAS gives more freedom in the articles; a SARL has more rules set by law. We show you which fits your plans.
It stays blocked at the bank or notary until the company is registered. With proof of registration, the funds move to the company’s account.
The legal notice and registration have official rates. If a notary is involved, their fees are added. We give you the total before we start.
Yes, shareholders can live abroad. We explain what the bank and the registry require in your case.
An SRL can have capital from €1: with €10,000 or more, at least 25% is paid in at formation; below that, all of it and in cash only, and a fifth of profits goes to a reserve. An SRLS, with capital from €1 to €9,999, only admits individuals and uses standard articles, with no notary fees. We show you which fits your plans.
The notary (except for an SRLS), taxes and Chamber of Commerce fees. We give you the total before we start.
A tax code (codice fiscale) for each shareholder and director, the activity you will carry out and the company address. If you do not have a codice fiscale yet, we help you apply for one.
Yes, shareholders can live abroad. We explain what the notary and the bank require in your case.
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