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Under Swiss law, there are four main legal forms of companies, each with distinct characteristics and advantages. Understanding these legal forms is essential for choosing the right structure for your business. Preferably, you establish or convert your company with STARTUPS.CH, which provides professional guidance before and after the foundation. Here is an overview of the […] more

A ’Swiss Branch’ can be founded by both domestic and foreign companies. While the most common legal forms of the head office include an AG (PLC), GmbH (Ltd), or a cooperative, other legal forms are also permitted when founding a branch. This article will explore the various legal forms and requirements for establishing a branch […] more

Foreigners are generally not disallowed from founding a company in Switzerland. However, a distinction is made between persons from EU/EFTA-states and citizens of third countries. more

A general partnership is an association of persons with an economic purpose, operating a commercial business. Unlike corporations, legal entities such as AG or GmbH are not permitted to join a general partnership. While similar to a sole proprietorship, a general partnership involves multiple people, raising additional questions and complexities. Person-Centered Structure A general partnership […] more

Question: I am a tailor and I would like to set up my own business. I was thinking that it would be reasonable to share a studio with a partner in order to halve the costs for rent, machines etc. How could I set up such a partnership? Were do I find more informations on […] more

Unless all partner’s names are quoted, the firm name must include at least one partner’s surname. In business relationships, this name has to be amended with an indication like “& Partners” or similar, so as to make the legal form recognisable. In addition to that, the firm name may include a partner’s given name too. […] more