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Switzerland
A Swiss GmbH suits substantive European operations, regional sales, professional services, and holding management. Corporate taxes are levied federally, cantonally, and communally, making location material; formation requires notarisation, fully funded capital, and a Swiss-resident representative.
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Limited liability company Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH)
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- Tax
- Combined CIT is generally 11.66%–20.54%; in-scope large groups are topped up to 15%
- Shareholders and directors
- At least 1 shareholder; at least 1 Swiss-resident person with authority to represent
- Share capital
- Minimum CHF 20,000, fully paid up or contributed in kind on formation
- Local requirements
- Swiss registered office and resident representative required; regulated activities need separate licences
- Annual maintenance
- Prepare accounts and financial statements, hold a members’ meeting, file annual tax returns; audit depends on size and opt-out
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, subject to bank capital deposit, notarisation, and cantonal registry review
- Public disclosure
- Shareholder and manager registry details are public; beneficial owners report to a non-public central register
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
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02 · Advantages
Why Switzerland
- 01Mature rule-of-law, financial, and professional-services environment with strong international standing
- 02Corporate tax varies by canton and commune, allowing location comparison for genuine operations
- 03A GmbH may be held by one foreign individual or legal entity, with liability generally limited to company assets
- 04Multilingual market and central European location support regional customers and supply chains
- 05Broad treaty network; cross-border relief depends on eligibility and the facts of each case
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Company name: include the statutory suffix “GmbH”, “Sàrl”, or “Sagl”
- Shareholders: at least 1, individual or legal entity; foreign ownership permitted
- Representative: at least 1 Swiss-resident manager or director with signing authority
- Capital: at least CHF 20,000, fully deposited in a capital account or contributed in kind before registration
- Articles and address: notarised articles and a Swiss registered office are required for commercial-register filing
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Prepare accounts and financial statements for every financial year under Swiss requirements
- Hold the ordinary members’ meeting within 6 months after the financial year-end and approve annual accounts
- File corporate income and capital tax returns by the canton’s deadline, usually 6–9 months after year-end
- Undertake an ordinary or limited audit when applicable; companies averaging under 10 employees may opt out of a limited audit if conditions are met
- From October 2026, identify, report, and update beneficial-owner data under the transparency-register rules
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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