Canton Bern

Company formation in Bern

Founding in the federal capital, in German or French, is straightforward with us. We form your GmbH (from CHF 2'500) or AG (from CHF 3'500), notary and registrations included.

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

Bern is the federal capital, shaped by public administration and a bilingual German/French character. We prepare bookkeeping and tax returns for Bern businesses and residents remotely, with the deadlines and forms of the cantonal tax office in mind.

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 Bern

Responsible Commercial Register Office

Commercial Register Office of the Canton of Bern (Bern)

Language region

multilingual canton

Availability

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

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Frequently asked

Frequent questions from Bern

Does Planet handle tax returns for the canton of Bern?

Yes. We prepare canton-specific tax returns for Bern for both private individuals and companies, entirely remotely — you simply send us your documents.

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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