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Checklist: company formation Switzerland
Legal steps, documents and decisions when forming an AG or GmbH in Switzerland.
Format
PDF · 6 pages
Last updated
March 2026
Version
1.2
Access
Directly available
Legal reference
Switzerland
Responsible
Müller Paparis, corporate law practice
Zweck
This checklist guides founders through the essential legal steps when incorporating a Swiss AG or GmbH.
Enthalten
- Choice of legal form and comparison AG/GmbH
- Defining company name, registered office and purpose
- Articles of association and incorporation documents
- Capital payment and bank account
- Commercial register entry
- Taxes, social security and insurance
- First board duties
Not included
- Tax advice and tax planning
- Financing and investor negotiations
- Individual drafting of the articles
Zielgruppe
Companies
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