PLC/Ltd. Formation
Certified specialists will handle the incorporation of PLC/Ltd. starting from CHF 650
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To establish a company limited by shares (PLC - AG in german) or limited liability company (Ltd. - GmbH in german), a variety of documents must be prepared and submitted to the cantonal commercial register for registration. The company limited by shares is only considered founded once it has been entered into the commercial register.
The commercial register examines the submitted documents and only proceeds with the registration if all documents meet the legal requirements. With our incorporation package, you can ensure that the documents are not only professionally prepared by lawyers and notaries but also immediately notarized. This helps avoid delays and unnecessary costs, allowing you to focus on other activities for the successful launch of your new business.
About the Package
The package is required once the decision has been made to establish a company. Ideally, it has already been determined whether a company limited by shares (PLC) or limited liability company (Ltd.) should be established, and the necessary details (e.g., company name, registered office, capital) have been decided. If needed, our lawyers can advise on the legal form and details of the company in detail.
Target Audience
The package is aimed at anyone wishing to establish a PLC or Ltd. in German-speaking Switzerland and seeks a straightforward and cost-effective incorporation process. Incorporations are carried out using certified powers of attorney, so the founders do not need to be present in person.
Process and Duration
Once all details of the new company have been finalized, and a capital deposit account has been opened, the incorporation process including registration in the commercial register typically takes around two weeks.
Service
The package includes the following:
- Consultation (optional)
- Compilation of the necessary documents
- Notarization by a notary
- Submission of documents to the commercial register
Price
Estimated price CHF 650 incl. VAT.
The notarization fees are already included in the price. Commercial register fees, bank fees, and power of attorney certification fees are additional and will be charged directly by the respective service providers. The package price can be adjusted depending on the complexity of the case. Optionally, a consultation session can be arranged for CHF 300/hour, and an English or Russian translation of the articles of incorporation and statutes can be provided starting from CHF 200.
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What do I need to know about the incorporation of a PLC/Ltd.?
The minimum capital required for a company limited by shares is CHF 100,000, with at least CHF 50,000 to be paid upon incorporation.
A company can be founded by a single individual. This individual can be a natural person or an existing legal entity. Additionally, the new company must have at least one member on its board of directors. The same person can serve as both the founder and a member of the board of directors.
In remote incorporation, founders can be represented by notarized powers of attorney during the notarization process. The required documents are signed by the founders and sent directly to the notary by postal mail.
The registration fees for the commercial register are approximately CHF 450 - CHF 600.
The paid-up share capital can only be used for the purposes of the company. After incorporation, the share capital is transferred from a capital deposit account to a business account in the name of the new company.
Small and medium-sized enterprises may, under certain conditions, be exempt from the requirement to have an audit firm if they are not subject to mandatory ordinary audits. Ordinary audits are only required for public companies and companies that exceed two of the following criteria in two consecutive financial years:
- total assets of CHF 20 million
- turnover of CHF 40 million
- 250 full-time positions on average per year
If this is not the case, a limited audit is generally required, which can be waived if all founders agree to the waiver and the company has fewer than ten full-time positions on average per year
For incorporation, a capital deposit account must be opened in the name of the newly established company with a Swiss bank. The capital is deposited into this account before incorporation. Additionally, a business account must be opened for the company, onto which the capital is automatically transferred from the capital deposit account after incorporation. It is recommended to contact the bank early in the process.