Jobzippers Entrepreneurial Speakers Series (JESS), sponsored by CTI, Novartis Venture Fund and startups.ch, aims to explore how entrepreneurship can become a conscious career choice. On 30th November, 25 brilliant young entrepreneurs from Switzerland, UK and Germany will speak on various Swiss campuses (including ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, University St. Gallen, University of Lausanne, FHNW and […] more

If the annual turnover exceeds CHF 100’000, a company has to pay VAT. By all means it is possible to pay VAT voluntarily. In some cases this can be profitable, especially by reason of pre-tax allowance. more

“The limited liability corporation is the greatest single discovery of modern times, even steam and electricity would be reduced to comparative impotence without it” (Nicholas Murray Butler, 1862-1947). more

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

The most entrepreneurs have problems with funding. It’s hard to calculate, how much money is necessary to set up a company. Especially if you’re a single founder, it’s important that you have a good knowledge of different topics like marketing or taxation. Depending on the kind of business, starting a start-up can be too hard […] 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

Under the new GmbH regulation (into force since 1 January 2008), a GmbH can be established by a single person (art. 775 of the Swiss Code of Obligations). more

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. more

Founders, members of the administrative board and all people who participate in a corporation’s formation process are subject to the formation liability in accordance with art. 753 of the Swiss Code of Obligations. This applies to the formation of a GmbH too. Formation liability means that all participants to the formation are liable to the […] more

Those who dare to take the step towards self-employment mostly choose to do so in the form of a sole proprietorship (also known as a one-man business, self-employed person, or individual enterprise). This means that a single person manages the business and does not create a company (such as a limited liability company, GmbH, for […] more