Legal form
GmbH or Sole Proprietorship? The Big Decision Guide
GmbH or sole proprietorship in Switzerland? Liability, capital, taxes, social insurance and anonymity compared head-to-head – with a clear rule of thumb.
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Guides for Swiss founders
Well-researched answers to all your questions about starting a company – from choosing a legal form to VAT.
Legal form
Legal form
Incorporating an AG in Switzerland: Requirements, Costs and Process
Incorporating an AG in Switzerland: share capital, governing bodies, process and 2026 costs – and when an AG really pays off compared to the GmbH.
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Costs
Costs
Commercial Register Entry: Costs and Process per Legal Form
Commercial register entry in Switzerland: who must register, what it costs per legal form (CHF 120–600), how the process works and how long it takes.
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Costs
Free Company Formation: How Fasoon & IFJ Partner Deals Work
Free company formation with Fasoon or IFJ – how does it work? The business model behind partner deals explained, plus a checklist for when it pays off.
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Costs
Forming a GmbH in Switzerland: 2026 Costs in Detail
What does forming a GmbH in Switzerland really cost? Share capital, notary, commercial register and provider fees in detail – plus saving tips for 2026.
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Costs
VAT Obligation for New Companies: When and How to Register
VAT obligation when starting a Swiss company: mandatory from CHF 100'000 revenue. When you must register, when voluntary registration pays off – with rates.
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Formation process
Formation process
Choosing a Company Name: Rules and Checks in Switzerland
Choose your Swiss company name correctly: rules for sole proprietorship, GmbH and AG, Zefix check, trademark protection and domain check – avoid costly errors.
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Formation process
Depositing Share Capital: The Capital Deposit Account Explained
Capital deposit account for a Swiss GmbH or AG: process, fees, bank comparison – and why your share capital is freely available after formation, not gone.
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Formation process
Starting a Company in Switzerland as a Foreigner: How It Works
Start a Swiss company as a foreigner: residency rule for GmbH and AG, permits for EU/EFTA and third-country nationals, fiduciary solutions and the costs.
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Formation process
Starting a Sole Proprietorship: Step-by-Step Guide 2026
How to start a sole proprietorship in Switzerland: every step from choosing a name to commercial register, SVA and VAT – simply explained, often free.
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Comparison
Comparison
Fasoon vs. IFJ vs. Startups.ch: The Big Provider Comparison 2026
Fasoon, IFJ or Startups.ch? The big 2026 comparison: all prices, free formation models, advice and extras of Switzerland's three top formation portals.
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Comparison
Fiduciary or Online Platform? When Personal Advice Pays Off
Form your company online or with a fiduciary? When Fasoon, IFJ and Startups.ch are enough, when personal advice pays off – with costs and a decision matrix.
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