A Solid Legal Structure for Ambitious Businesses
The Société Anonyme (SA) is one of the most prestigious and secure legal forms in Switzerland. It is perfectly suited for companies with a growth vision, a need for structured organization, or a desire to welcome investors. Known for its reliability, it inspires confidence among business partners, banks, and institutions.
We support you at every stage of the creation of your SA in Switzerland, offering a personalized service that complies with Swiss legislation and is designed for the long-term success of your business.
The cost of creating a SA in Switzerland with Hevea Invest is 590 CHF, all-inclusive. This package includes drafting the statutes, notarial coordination, opening the escrow account, registration with the Commercial Register, as well as full administrative support until you receive your official extract.
We also assist non-resident founders by ensuring compliance with Swiss legal requirements, including mandatory local representation.
The Swiss SA is a legal entity with legal capacity. It can be established by one or more individuals or legal entities, residing in Switzerland or abroad.
The minimum share capital is 100,000 CHF. It is possible to release only 50,000 CHF at the time of incorporation, with the balance payable later. This capital is divided into registered shares.
Since April 30, 2021, in accordance with Swiss law, bearer shares have been automatically converted into registered shares. This reform aims to enhance corporate transparency and combat money laundering. Any affected corporation must maintain a register of registered shareholders and adapt its statutes accordingly.
Shareholders are only liable up to the amount of their contribution. Private assets remain protected, regardless of the company’s debts.
The Corporation is managed by a board of directors consisting of one or more members. Swiss law requires that at least one director with signing authority resides in Switzerland. This condition is mandatory, regardless of the shareholders’ country of origin.
Hevea Invest offers a Swiss representation service to enable foreign founders to meet this requirement while benefiting from a professional, secure, and compliant framework.
The corporation is required to maintain complete accounting, produce annual financial statements, convene a general meeting of shareholders, and in some cases, undergo an ordinary or limited audit, depending on its size and activity.
The Société Anonyme offers numerous advantages to those who wish to structure their business in a sustainable and professional manner.
The main benefits include full protection of shareholders’ personal assets, the ability to attract investors and raise funds, flexibility in the transfer of shares, strong credibility with financial institutions, partial confidentiality of shareholders, and a structured governance suitable for medium or large-sized companies.
The SA involves a higher minimum capital than the Sàrl. It requires a more formal organizational structure, with stricter obligations in governance, accounting, and taxation. The creation and management costs are also higher. Total anonymity of shareholders is no longer guaranteed since the 2021 reform, reinforcing transparency requirements.
The SA in Switzerland is particularly recommended for companies with national or international activities, for groups looking to structure their governance, for institutional investors, or for entrepreneurs needing a reliable vehicle for financing, mergers, or acquisitions.
It is also suitable for financial companies, holding companies, industrial companies, high-potential startups, and international service providers.
We offer comprehensive support for the creation of your Corporation in Switzerland. Our team drafts the statutes, organizes notarial procedures, opens the escrow account, manages the registration with the Commercial Register, and sets up your board of directors.
We can also handle your domiciliation, accounting, tax management, and legal representation.
Schedule an appointment with one of our advisors for a free consultation. We will review your project and propose a tailored solution aligned with your objectives.
Hevea Invest, your trusted partner for creating, structuring, and developing your Corporation in Switzerland.
