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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 50’000.

Additional duties: The swiss corporation law defines no further duties for shareholder. Furthermore, these additional duties can’t be established in the Articles of Association either.  The shareholder especially has no duty of loyalty towards its corporation, in contrast to the limited liability company (GmbH), where the law itself establishes such a duty.

If the shareholders nevertheless wish to define further obligations, they may conclude a so-called shareholder’s agreement among each other. (View the blog for more information)

Preferably you establish the foundation of your company with STARTUPS.CH. STARTUPS.CH will provide you with professional guidance before and after the foundation. Here you will be able to apply for a counselling interview and to request free documentation.

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