Canton Basel-City

Company formation in Basel-City

Basel-Stadt's international, pharma-driven economy attracts founders from abroad. We form your GmbH (from CHF 2'500) or AG (from CHF 3'500) in German or English and handle the registrations.

The legal form determines liability, taxes and capital. We choose it together with you.

Basel-City is an international, pharma-driven canton, home to Roche and Novartis and a workforce that crosses three borders. We support Basel SMEs, expats and service firms with bookkeeping and tax returns, including cross-border situations.

Scope

What Company formation includes

Choice of legal form

Sole proprietorship, GmbH or AG — we compare liability, capital, taxes and social insurance for your situation.

Articles of association & formation documents

We prepare the articles of association, the deed of incorporation and the required forms — legally sound and complete.

Notary & commercial register

We handle the notarial certification and the coordination of the commercial register entry in your canton for you.

Taxes & social insurance

Registration with VAT, the AHV compensation office, BVG and accident insurance — all from a single source.

Formation from abroad

For founders from abroad: domicile address, permit questions and bank contact — guided clearly, in seven languages.

On site

Planet for Company formation in Basel-City

Responsible Commercial Register Office

Commercial Register Office of the Canton of Basel-City (Basel)

Language region

German-speaking Switzerland

Availability

We look after Basel-City across Switzerland: we prepare bookkeeping and tax returns remotely, with personal meetings by arrangement.

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Frequently asked

Frequent questions from Basel-City

Can a foreigner found a company in Basel?

Yes, a GmbH or AG can be founded by people resident abroad, provided at least one person with signing authority lives in Switzerland; we explain the requirements in German or English.

Does Planet handle taxes for expats working in Basel?

Yes, withholding tax corrections, cross-border situations and standard returns are part of our daily work, and we can advise in English among other languages.

How long does it take to form a GmbH?

Usually two to four weeks once all documents are in place — depending on your canton's commercial register. With prepared documents it goes faster; our checklist helps with that.

How much capital do I need?

For a GmbH at least CHF 20'000 (fully paid in), for an AG at least CHF 100'000 (of which CHF 50'000 paid in). The sole proprietorship has no capital requirement.

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