Why forming your sole proprietorship in Switzerland?
Minimal formalities
Compared to an LLC or LTD, the sole proprietorship involves fewer formalities.
No requirement for minimum capital
Starting a sole proprietorship does not necessitate any initial capital.
Exempt from double taxation
Profits are not subject to double taxation, meaning both the company's and the entrepreneur's income are taxed only once.
What is the process to register your company?
step 1
Upload your
informations
With Legaswiss, you simply upload all your information online, and that's it - the process takes less than 10 minutes.
1
step 2
We take care
everything
The Legaswiss team reviews your information and prepares all the necessary documents for your company's incorporation, a process that takes at most 48 hours.
2
step 3
Get your
company
We handle the company registration for you, allowing you to get your business up and running.
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The prerequisites for establishing your sole proprietorship
Mention of family name
The founder's name must be part of the sole proprietorship's name.
Enrollment in the OASI
To have their self-employed status acknowledged, the founder needs to submit an application to the OASI.
Work authorization
Creating a sole proprietorship requires holding a Swiss work permit.
How much does it cost?
CHF
1 500
excl. VAT
Incorporation and registration
Work permit authorization
Dedicated entrepreneurial ecosystem
Financial modelling
OASI and VAT registration

Legaswiss has supported us by providing access to their local network and has positively contributed to the growth of our Swiss company.

Paul
CEO
