The #1 alternative
Commenda vs Acclime vs Nexova
Setting up a Swiss GmbH as a foreigner, with the mandatory resident director. Here's how the three compare.
Comparison at a glance
Acclime covers Switzerland and a regional footprint; Nexova covers Switzerland. Commenda runs four product suites across 70+ countries, so one platform takes you from your Swiss entity to a full multi-country group.
Commenda
Global entity management software with complete compliance. Sets up your Swiss GmbH (notary and Corporate Registry filing, capital deposit account assistance, registered address, nominee Swiss-resident director) and runs it alongside entities in 70+ countries.
Acclime
Global corporate-services provider operating in Switzerland and across Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. Arranges incorporation and resident director. Pricing by custom quote. Good for a Swiss entity handled by an advisory firm with a regional footprint.
Nexova
Swiss accounting and corporate-services firm. Company formation, nominee director (from CHF 400/month), domicile address, VAT fiscal representation, and ongoing accounting and tax. Good for a Swiss-only company that wants formation and bookkeeping in one local firm.
Feature comparison
Why we do it better
 | Acclime | Nexova | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (incorporation + year 1) | $12,750 | Quote-based | Formation + fees (CHF) |
| Notary + Corporate Registry filing | |||
| Capital deposit account assistance | |||
| Swiss-resident director (nominee) | |||
| Registered Swiss address | |||
| VAT registration & quarterly returns | |||
| Ongoing accounting & annual tax report | |||
| Transfer pricing (cross-border + CbCR) | |||
| Multi-entity consolidation / audit trail | |||
| Manage entities in other countries | 70+ | Regional | Switzerland only |
| 100+ ERP integration support | |||
| Jurisdiction reach | Global, 70+ | Regional CSP | Switzerland |
Built for different buyers
Pricing compared
Advertised rates as of June 2026. Competitor pricing changes often.
Commenda
$12,750Swiss Start, one-time
- Includes notary and Corporate Registry fees, capital deposit assistance, year-1 address, and nominee Swiss-resident director
- Renewal $11,600/year (address + nominee director) from year 2
- Full-service Swiss Business Package $19,000 yr 1 / $15,000/yr (adds VAT, accounting, annual tax report)
- Customers typically retire 3 to 5 vendors
Acclime
Quoteper engagement
- Incorporation and resident director arranged; scope and fees set per engagement
- Regional corporate-services footprint (Switzerland plus Asia, Middle East, Europe)
- Switzerland-domestic compliance; no cross-border consolidation or transfer pricing
Nexova
From CHF 400/mo nominee
- Nominee director from CHF 400/month (annual fees from CHF 3,000)
- Domicile address roughly CHF 1,000-3,000/year; formation, VAT representation, accounting extra
- Switzerland-domestic compliance; no cross-border consolidation or transfer pricing
How each model works
What's the difference?
How Acclime and Nexova stack up against Commenda for entity management in Switzerland.
Commenda: Switzerland managed as part of your global group
- Sets up the Swiss GmbH (notary and Corporate Registry filing, capital deposit assistance, registered address, nominee Swiss-resident director)
- Then runs accounting, the annual tax report, VAT, and transfer pricing
- Consolidates Switzerland with your entities in 70+ countries, one audit trail
Acclime and Nexova: Swiss setup plus Swiss compliance
- Full CSP and accounting service for the Swiss entity
- Nexova is Switzerland-domestic; Acclime is a regional CSP
- No cross-border consolidation or transfer pricing across a wider group
Making a decision
Which one should you choose?
The right fit depends on your footprint and stage in Switzerland.
Choose Commenda if…
- You operate in Switzerland and at least one other country
- You want Switzerland managed alongside the rest of your group, with consolidation
- You want notary filing, nominee Swiss-resident director, VAT, accounting, and transfer pricing in one place
Choose Acclime if…
- You want a regional corporate-services firm to handle the Swiss setup
- You are comfortable with a custom quote and a regional (not 70+ country) footprint
Choose Nexova if…
- Switzerland is your only market
- You want formation, nominee director, and Swiss accounting in one local firm
Common questions
Yes, but every Swiss GmbH or AG needs at least one Swiss-resident director with single signature authority and a registered Swiss address. Foreigners who cannot relocate use a nominee resident director. Commenda, Acclime, and Nexova all provide one.
For a Switzerland-only company, Nexova is a lower-cost local choice and Acclime fits a regional advisory engagement. Commenda is the better fit for a cross-border group: it manages Switzerland alongside entities in other countries, with transfer pricing and consolidation.
About CHF 3,000 to CHF 10,000 per year, depending on scope. Commenda includes the nominee Swiss-resident director and registered address in year 1 of formation, then renews both at $11,600/year from year 2. It is mandatory while you have no local resident director.
Yes. A Swiss capital deposit account holds your share capital (CHF 20,000 for a GmbH) before registration. Commenda includes capital deposit account opening assistance in every package. A ready-made (shelf) company skips this step.
About three to four weeks for a new company after capital is deposited and documents received. A ready-made (shelf) company transfers in roughly two to three weeks. The capital deposit account itself can take two to four weeks at the bank.
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