Canton Schwyz

Company formation in Schwyz

Schwyz's low taxes make it a popular place to incorporate. We form your GmbH (from CHF 2'500) or AG (from CHF 3'500), handle the notary and registrations, and set up the books, working location-independently.

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

Schwyz is known for low taxes and its convenient position close to Zürich and Zug, which attracts businesses and wealthy private clients. We prepare accounts and tax returns for Schwyz clients remotely, with its favourable rates 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 Schwyz

Responsible Commercial Register Office

Commercial Register Office of the Canton of Schwyz (Schwyz)

Language region

German-speaking Switzerland

Availability

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

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Frequently asked

Frequent questions from Schwyz

Is Schwyz a good canton to incorporate in for tax reasons?

Schwyz's low rates are attractive, but the right canton depends on your situation; we walk you through the trade-offs before you decide and then handle the formation.

Why do companies relocate to the canton of Schwyz?

Mainly its low tax burden combined with proximity to the Zürich and Zug economic area. We can advise on the move and handle the company formation and ongoing bookkeeping.

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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