Your company: set up properly
From choosing the legal form to entry in the commercial register: we set up your GmbH, AG or sole proprietorship, including for founders from abroad.
The legal form determines liability, taxes and capital. We choose it together with you.
A formation is more than a trip to the authorities: legal form, share capital, articles of association, social insurance and taxes are all interconnected. We organise the steps, handle the correspondence with the notary and commercial register, and make sure you are set up properly from the start.
You tell us what you have in mind — we tell you honestly which legal form fits, what it costs and how long it takes. Even if you are founding from abroad, we guide you through every step.
GRÜNDUNGWhat's included
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.
How a formation works
Initial consultation & legal form
We clarify your goal, liability and budget, and recommend the right legal form. The consultation is free of charge.
Company name & articles
We check the availability of your desired company name and prepare the articles of association as well as all required incorporation documents.
Notarial certification
For a GmbH or AG, the notary certifies the formation — we prepare all the documents.
Publication in the commercial register
With the entry in the commercial register, your company is officially founded and legally able to act.
Taxes & social insurance
We register you with VAT, AHV and the other insurances, and you are ready to start.
Four steps to relief
Free initial consultation
We listen and tell you honestly what you need, and what you don't.
Offer with fixed-price logic
You know the cost in advance, no surprises on the invoice.
Clean handover
You send us your documents and open items — we take them over in a structured and timely way.
Ongoing care
A fixed contact person, proactive deadline reminders, reachable in seven languages.
In short
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.
Can I form a company in Switzerland as a foreigner?
Yes. A GmbH or AG can also be formed by people resident abroad — what matters is that at least one person with signing authority is resident in Switzerland. We explain the requirements to you and guide you through.
Do I need a Swiss business address?
Yes, your company needs a registered domicile in Switzerland. We advise you on the registered address and the associated obligations.
What does the formation cost?
At Planet you can establish your company at a flat rate: sole proprietorship CHF 550, GmbH CHF 2'500 (incl. notary), AG CHF 3'500 (incl. notary) — each including registration with the compensation office, VAT and commercial register. The statutory capital is additional. Our formation cost calculator provides an overview.
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