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Which requirements has an american company to fulfill in order to become shareholder of a swiss GmbH or of a swiss AG?

If an american company wishes to participate in a swiss limited liability company (GmbH) or in a swiss corporation (AG), it has to provide evidence of its existence. In order to do so, a current “certificate of good standing” with Apostille, issued by the Secretary of State, is required. This document acts as an accredited […] more

By STARTUPS.CH, October 5, 2009
Published in | Corporation, FAQ, LLC (GmbH) Law, Start-up & Entrepreneurship | No comments

Swiss corporation (AG) shareholder duties

Payment under subscription: This is the only duty of a shareholder. He is bound to pay for the shares upon issue, either with money or with real assets. Upon founding a corporation (AG), the shareholders have to pay at least 20% of the face amount, though at any rate at least a value of CHF […] more

By STARTUPS.CH, October 1, 2009
Published in | Company (AG) Law, Corporation | No comments