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Everything you need to establish your business in Switzerland. Incorporate your GmbH, file taxes, and stay automatically compliant.

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Why choose Commenda for your company expansion in Switzerland

Register from anywhere in the world

Incorporate your Swiss GmbH remotely from anywhere through our digital-first process.

Access Swiss tax and legal expertise

Get support from our network of local lawyers, notaries, and accountants. From incorporation to corporate filings, we’ve got you covered.

Stay compliant, automatically

We manage annual compliance for your Swiss GmbH, including VAT, CIT, payroll, and regulatory filings.

entity types

Choose the right business structure for your company

GmbH

The GmbH is the most common corporate entity in Switzerland and is ideal for both local and international businesses.
Hghlights
  • Limited liability protection: shareholders are only liable up to their share contributions.
  • Credibility: highly respected entity type in Switzerland and abroad.
  • Low minimum share capital: CHF 20,000 required, of which at least half must be paid in at incorporation.
  • Flexible ownership: can be founded by one or more individuals or legal entities.
  • Mandatory Swiss director: at least one managing director with Swiss residency is required.
Things to consider
  • Public registry disclosure: shareholder names are recorded and publicly visible.
  • Strong compliance obligations: annual reporting, VAT registration (if applicable), and corporate tax filings.
  • Notarization is mandatory at incorporation.

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Logan Jackonis

Head of Services and Operations

Logan Jackonis, Head of Services and Operations

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