Incorporated companies in Switzerland

Introduction

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Switzerland offers an excellent combination of low taxes, an educated workforce, excellent living conditions, business friendliness, and a very central location in Europe. The most common types of Swiss company chosen by foreigners include :

Tax-exempt holding companies

One of the best holding structures in the world when it comes to low taxes, reliable government and good infrastructures. In the Swiss states of Fribourg, Zug or Glaris, you pay only 8% taxes on holding profit and no tax on capital gains.
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Domiciled company

An all-time favourite for international trading and many other industries, the Swiss limited stock corporation  pays very little tax and yet enjoys the status of a reputable OECD-country company and the use of extensive banking relations in Switzerland.  Such a company normally has no real office and no business activity in Switzerland. The best location is for this type of company is in the Zug canton, because of the tax holiday offered there.
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Any offshore company managed from Switzerland

If you need an offshore company ( BVI, Panama, etc...), we have specialists here in Switzerland that can create and manage them on your behalf.
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Headquarters in Switzerland

Switzerland is a very sensible location for any large international company to have its World or European headquarters. We have exceptionally low rates of taxation on both company and personal income, high standards of living, an educated workforce, a good banking infrastructure, a reliable legal system and breathtaking landscapes. All this right in the centre of Europe.
This list of companies will show you some of the many famous international companies who have chosen to locate their headquarters in Switzerland.
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Other types of companies

Of course there are many other options available to you if you want to set up an incorporated company in Switzerland. For example, you can set up representative offices through a filiale of your company to trade internationally. The list above includes only the three most common choices. If you have something specific in mind, you should contact us for further information or you can refer to our table which compares the different types of companies in Switzerland.

We offer a full range of services to help you set up your company in Switzerland, including an A-to-Z of Swiss law and assistance with the red tape and paper work. We will provide you with an experienced lawyer who has considerable expertise in setting up the type of company your business requires, and we will pass on to you the benefits of our extensive network of connections in all areas of Swiss commerce. If you require assistance with real estate, accounting or fiscal matters, we have specialists waiting to help you.

If you have further questions, we recommend you go to our extensive Frequently Asked Questions section or contact us..