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Frequently Asked Questions
Swiss company types: The most frequent legal forms are:
The Limited Liability Company in Switzerland (GmbH or S.A.R.L.) is usually formed by investors who open small and medium sized companies which cannot be listed on the Swiss stock exchange. This type of company must have shareholders who are mentioned in the company documents and disclosed in the Commercial Register. A minimum share capital of 20,000 CHF is required to form the S.A.R.L.
The Corporation (AG or SA) is suitable for all business needs and its simple requirements for the transfer of shares make it a widely used business form. The shareholders have limited liability and may remain anonymous (unlike for the S.A.R.L.). The corporation requires a larger minimum share capital than the limited liability company (minimum 100,000 CHF with at least 20% paid at the time of the incorporation).
In Switzerland, corporate taxes are levied at two levels: federal level and cantonal/communal level;
Federal tax is charged at 8.5% on profit after tax.
At cantonal level, profits are taxed at varying rates between 6% to 21%, depending on individual cantons;
Consequently, the effective corporate tax is typically between 12% to 24%;
Non - resident companies are subjected to corporate tax on income generated in Switzerland if
i). they are partners of a business in Switzerland (Starting a business in Switzerland)
ii). have permanent establishments or branches in Switzerland and/or
iii). own local property;
Switzerland holding companies benefit from tax reductions at the cantonal level and pay a federal tax rate of 7.8% under qualifying conditions
GmbH shareholders must be publicly disclosed, while only publicly listed AG shareholders are required to disclose ownership.
Swiss competition laws prohibit cartels and monopolies; mergers and acquisitions (M&A) above certain thresholds require approval from the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO).
A Swiss AG must have at least one board member who is a Swiss resident, but the majority of directors do not need to be Swiss citizens or residents.
Bearer shares are generally banned in Switzerland, except for publicly traded companies or those meeting strict transparency requirements.
GmbHs cannot issue bearer shares; only registered shares are allowed.
All Swiss companies must hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) within six months after the financial year-end.
Swiss employers must deduct payroll taxes for foreign employees who do not hold a permanent residence (C Permit) in Switzerland.
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