Register a Swiss Limited Company (Swiss GmbH/Sàrl/Sagl)
The Swiss Limited Liability Company – Swiss GmbH, or in the French and Italian regions called Swiss Sàrl, is one of the most common and versatile company forms in Switzerland. Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses, the Swiss GmbH combines flexibility, lower capital requirements, and a transperant ownership structure.
At IncoSwiss, we help foreign founders and entrepreneurs register a Swiss GmbH quickly and efficiently, even without being Swiss residents. With our fully digital process, incorporating your Swiss company is simple, secure, and cost-effective.
Key Features of a Swiss GmbH
- Limited Liability – Each partner’s liability is limited to the amount of their capital contribution.
- Minimum Share Capital – CHF 20’000, fully paid in at the time of incorporation.
- Division of Shares – Shares can have a nominal value of less than one centime, as long as it is greater than zero.
- Shareholders – The GmbH can be founded by one or more individuals or legal entities.
- Management – At least one managing director must be a Swiss resident. (IncoSwiss can provide local director services if required)
- Transparency – Shareholders’ names appear in the Commercial Register
- Transfer of Shares – The transfer of shares must be recorded in the Commercial Register.
- Flexibility – Ideal for small and medium enterprises, consultants, and start-ups seeking a stable Swiss presence.
Register Your Swiss GmbH with IncoSwiss
IncoSwiss provides a complete incorporation service for Swiss GmbH companies, including:
- Company registration & notarisation
- Bank account opening (incl. capital payment account)
- Domiciliation & local director services
- Accounting, payroll & compliance support
- Licensing applications if required
From start to finish, we ensure your Swiss GmbH is incorporated digitally, quickly, and fully compliant, so you can focus on growing your business.
Swiss Limited Liability Company (Swiss GmbH) incorporation process
