Company formation in Vaud
Vaud's Lake Geneva and EPFL ecosystem is fertile ground for new companies. We form your GmbH (from CHF 2'500) or AG (from CHF 3'500) in French or English and set up the books, working location-independently.
Vaud's Lake Geneva and EPFL ecosystem is fertile ground for new companies. We form your GmbH (from CHF 2'500) or AG (from CHF 3'500) in French or English and set up the books, working location-independently.
The legal form determines liability, taxes and capital. We choose it together with you.
Vaud stretches along Lake Geneva, anchored by Lausanne, its wine country and the EPFL research scene. We prepare bookkeeping and tax returns for Vaud clients remotely and can work in French throughout.
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.
Planet for Company formation in Vaud
Responsible Commercial Register Office
Commercial Register Office of the Canton of Vaud (Lausanne)
Language region
French-speaking Switzerland
Availability
We look after Vaud across Switzerland: we prepare bookkeeping and tax returns remotely, with personal meetings by arrangement.
Frequent questions from Vaud
Can you form our company in Vaud and work in English?
Yes, we advise and incorporate in French and English, coordinate the notary and the Vaud commercial register, and set up bookkeeping from day one.
Can Planet handle a Vaud tax return in French?
Yes, we work in French among other languages and prepare canton-specific Vaud returns remotely for individuals and companies.
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.
Here for you in Vaud too
Accounting
From document entry to annual accounts: We run your financial accounting reliably and on time.
Learn more →02Payroll
Payroll, social insurance and HR administration: reliable and discreet.
Learn more →03Business Advisory
Advice on general questions about your company, from income and expenses to day-to-day business decisions.
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