Switzerland
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Switzerland is considered by international groups, investors, family offices, professional firms, trading businesses, and companies seeking a credible European base.
A Swiss company may support operating activities, regional headquarters functions, international trade, investment management, professional services, technology, holding structures, and private-client interests.
Why Switzerland?
Headquarters and Holding Potential
Swiss entities may support group management, ownership, investment, intellectual property, financing, or operating activities when supported by appropriate substance and governance.
Global Reputation
Switzerland offers a well-established corporate, financial, legal, and professional-services environment.
Strong Governance Environment
Its transparent commercial register and formal corporate governance requirements can support credibility with investors, banks, counterparties, and international partners.
European and International Connectivity
Located at the heart of Europe, Switzerland maintains extensive commercial links and bilateral economic arrangements with the European Union, alongside strong connections with Asia, the Middle East, the Americas, and Africa.
Switzerland Business Structures
Limited Liability Company, GmbH or Sàrl
- A commonly used structure for privately owned companies, SMEs, professional firms, subsidiaries, and operating businesses. It requires minimum share capital of CHF 20,000, which must generally be fully paid at incorporation.
Company Limited by Shares, AG or SA
- A corporate structure frequently considered for larger businesses, investment structures, holding companies, and businesses requiring greater capital or ownership flexibility. It requires minimum nominal share capital of CHF 100,000, with at least 20% of the nominal value of each share and an overall minimum of CHF 50,000 paid at formation.
Swiss Branch
- A foreign company may establish a Swiss branch while retaining the legal identity of the overseas parent.
Holding and Headquarters Use Cases
- An AG/SA or GmbH/Sàrl may be used for group ownership, investment holding, regional management, or headquarters functions where appropriate governance, activity, and substance are maintained.
Core Services
CANTON & LEGAL FORM SELECTION
Assessment of the appropriate canton and legal form based on activity, ownership, tax position, staffing, and operational requirements.
AG/SA & GMBH/SÀRL INCORPORATION
Formation of Swiss companies limited by shares and limited liability companies, including constitutional and commercial-register documentation.
CAPITAL & NOTARIAL COORDINATION
Coordination of share-capital deposits, incorporation deeds, notarization, and registration with the relevant cantonal commercial register.
SWISS-RESIDENT REPRESENTATION
Coordination of the Swiss-resident representative required for an AG/SA or GmbH/Sàrl.
CANTONAL TAX, VAT & PAYROLL
Support with federal and cantonal tax registrations, VAT, accounting, payroll, and applicable audit requirements.
HEADQUARTERS & HOLDING STRUCTURES
Swiss entities designed for regional headquarters, investment holding, group management, financing, or international ownership functions.
Ongoing Swiss Company Requirements
Swiss companies may need to maintain statutory accounts and corporate records, meet applicable tax and VAT obligations, complete payroll and employment requirements, and comply with audit obligations based on their size and circumstances.
Banking & Financial Support
Application Support
Liaison with banking institutions throughout the account opening process.
Financial Services
Assistance with trade finance, payment gateways, and digital banking solutions.
ENCOR Services
Company Formation
Multi-jurisdictional entity registration (HK, BVI, Cayman, etc.), shareholding structure design, legal document drafting.
Regulatory & Legal Complianc
License renewals, statutory filings (e.g., Cayman Economic Substance, AML), ODI & Circular 37 filings, and cross-border operational risk assessments.
Tax & Accounting
Offshore tax structuring optimization, multi-jurisdictional tax filing.
HR & Immigration
Support for visa applications (QMAS, GEP, TTPS) for self-employment, and Hong Kong tax residency planning.
Banking & Finance
Offshore digital/traditional corporate account opening assistance for multi-jurisdictional entities, including KYC preparation and account opening documentation.
Ongoing Governance
Articles of Association (AoA) amendments, share transfers, corporate dissolution/redomiciliation, Certificate of Incumbency (CoI), Certificate of Good Standing (CoGS), MPF registration.
Why ENCOR Group Switzerland?
FULL LIFECYCLE SUPPORT
Company formation, ownership structuring, governance, tax and accounting coordination, banking preparation, payroll, HR, and ongoing corporate administration.
CANTON & STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT
The canton, business activity, capital requirements, and ownership arrangements are evaluated before establishment.
MANAGEMENT & WORKFORCE REVIEW
Management location, staffing plans, and operational requirements are considered as part of the structure.
BANKING & TAX READINESS
Banking expectations and the company's tax position are reviewed before formation.
COORDINATED ESTABLISHMENT
ENCOR helps clients evaluate the relevant factors before establishing the company.
From Switzerland to the World – Your Journey Begins with ENCOR Group
ENCOR brings together formation, governance, tax, accounting, banking preparation, workforce support, and international structuring to help clients establish and maintain a credible Swiss business platform.