Initial capital deposit on incorporation of an AG or GmbH: Is it necessary for the deposit to take place in Swiss Francs or is it also possible to use other currencies?

The initial capital of a GmbH (Swiss form of a limited liability company) or a AG (Aktiengesellschaft, Swiss form of a corporation), must not necessarily be deposited in Swiss Francs. Rather, it is possible to use euros or other currencies as well. Important: 1. The share capital must be deposited in a ...

Where can I request trademark protection and which procedure do I have to follow? What do I have to pay attention to? Startup GmbH – AG – Sole proprietorship

Basically the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property is responsible for trademark protection. The utmost care is required when considering trademark protection, especially in the choice of the classes one wants to apply for. This is why we strongly recommend to consult a specialised lawyer in trademark issues. In matters of trademark protection, ...

Tax return 2009: do I have to complete and file the tax return 2009 if I launch my business per end of year?

If you launch your business (GmbH or AG) in the second half of the year, you will receive a tax return at the beginning of 2010. Basically, you have two options: 1. Send back the tax return with the note "no sales yet" (German: "noch keine Umsätze"). You are allowed to do this ...