Guides
What foreign companies need to know first
Short, factual guides on the questions we hear most. They describe Swiss rules as they stand; the assessment applies them to your case.
- Guide 01
Start a business in Switzerland as a foreign company
Switzerland is open to foreign ownership. What it requires is a structure, a resident signatory and a handful of registrations, in the right order.
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Swiss branch or subsidiary: which one for your company?
Both give you a registered Swiss presence. They differ on liability, capital, tax treatment and how Swiss clients and banks perceive you.
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French company working in Switzerland: what applies
French companies are the most frequent foreign providers in Romandie. Free movement makes the work possible; the notification procedure and Swiss minimum conditions make it lawful.
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German company expanding to Switzerland
Shared language and similar company forms make Switzerland feel familiar to German firms. The differences are in the details: capital, signatory, VAT and cantonal practice.
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Foreign company hiring in Switzerland
You can employ someone in Switzerland without a Swiss company, but it is rarely the comfortable option. Here is what the employer duties look like, and when a Swiss entity becomes the better route.
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Foreign company providing services in Switzerland
Most services can be sold into Switzerland from abroad. The procedures start when people travel, when the sector is regulated, or when turnover on Swiss supplies grows.
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