Frequently Asked Questions

Starting a business in Switzerland

Creating a business involves several steps. First, you need to develop a business strategy. Then, you must choose the ideal company structure that best suits your needs. This will often be a sole proprietorship, an LLC, or a corporation. Finally, the founding documents must be submitted to the commercial register office. In the case of an LLC or a corporation, it is also necessary to have a notarial deed of the constitutive assembly and the statutes, as well as to deposit the capital with a Swiss bank.

Depending on the legal form, different conditions must be met. For capital companies such as Sàrl or SA, the capital must be deposited with a Swiss bank, the statutes must be drafted, and a constitutive assembly must be organized. The statutes and the minutes of the constitutive assembly must be notarized. Then, the constitutive documents must be submitted to the commercial register office, and the corresponding registration fees must be paid.

The duration of setting up a business in Switzerland can vary depending on individual circumstances. However, it generally takes between two and four weeks to complete all the necessary steps, including preparing the incorporation documents, registering with the commercial register, and opening a bank account.

Starting a business in Switzerland with HEVEA Invest costs 490 CHF for an Sàrl and 590 CHF for an SA. These prices include notary fees and commercial register fees, providing you with a turnkey solution without hidden costs.

Heveainvest.com offers comprehensive support for starting your business. From advice and assistance throughout the process to using the easy-to-use online platform to complete the necessary steps. With comprehensive services and additional services, the business creation process runs smoothly and efficiently.

No, it is not mandatory to have a resident in Switzerland to start a business. Hevea Invest facilitates company formation for foreign entrepreneurs by providing a registered address and handling all necessary administrative procedures, ensuring a successful establishment without requiring a permanent physical presence.

To start a business in Switzerland, you will need the following documents:

  • Company statutes
  • Deed of incorporation (for Sàrl and SA)
  • Proof of deposit of share capital (for Sàrl and SA)
  • Commercial register application form
  • Founders’ identification documents Hevea Invest assists you in preparing and collecting all these documents to simplify the creation process.

Yes, Hevea Invest allows foreign entrepreneurs to establish a business in Switzerland. We offer personalized support to navigate legal and administrative requirements, including domiciliation, opening bank accounts, and managing registration formalities, thus facilitating your entry into the Swiss market.

Starting a business in Switzerland offers several advantages:

  • Economic and political stability: A safe environment for investments.
  • Favorable taxation: Competitive tax rates for businesses.
  • Access to the European market: Facilitates trade with Europe.
  • High-quality infrastructure: Excellent logistical and technological infrastructure.
  • Skilled workforce: Availability of competent professionals. Hevea Invest helps you fully leverage these advantages by optimizing your establishment.

Yes, Hevea Invest offers professional translation services for all documents required for company formation in Switzerland. Whether it’s for statutes, contracts, or official communications, our team ensures accurate translation in compliance with Swiss legal requirements, thus facilitating your administrative procedures.

Business domiciliation

Company domiciliation involves assigning an official address to your company in Switzerland, used for registration in the commercial register, receiving mail, and external communication. This enhances your company’s credibility without requiring a permanent physical presence.

Registering your business with Hevea Invest provides you with an address in a renowned business center, secure mail management, a daily scan accessible online, and forwarding of your documents as needed. This enhances your professional image and simplifies your administrative operations.

Our domiciliation services include:

  • Domiciliation address in a strategic location
  • Mail reception and management
  • Daily scanning of your mail available on a secure online space
  • Forwarding of your documents upon request

The rates for domiciliation at Hevea Invest vary depending on the services chosen and the location of the address. Contact us to get a personalized quote tailored to your specific needs and discover our various advantageous packages.

With Hevea Invest, your mail is received at our domiciliation address. Every day, we scan your documents and make them available on your secure online space. You can also request the physical forwarding of your mail to another address according to your preferences.

Yes, by choosing Hevea Invest for the domiciliation of your company, you can use our prestigious address on all your communication materials, such as your website, business cards, brochures, and other marketing materials, thereby enhancing your company’s credibility.

When choosing your domiciliation address with Hevea Invest, we consider your business sector, your target clientele, and the image you wish to convey. Our addresses are located in strategic business centers in Switzerland, suitable for various types of businesses.

Yes, in addition to address and mail management, Hevea Invest offers additional services such as access to meeting spaces, conference rooms, and administrative services to meet all your business needs and facilitate the management of your company.

The confidentiality of your documents is a priority. Our scanning systems are highly secure and comply with the strictest data protection standards. Your information is securely stored on our Swiss servers, ensuring its integrity and confidentiality.

Yes, Hevea Invest offers the flexibility to change your domiciliation address according to your evolving needs. Our team assists you in the migration process to a new address, while ensuring continuity in mail management and updating your information with the relevant authorities.

Business sale

Hevea Invest supports the sale of various types of businesses, including transport companies, restaurants, retail businesses, service companies, and many other sectors. We have a wide network of potential buyers and industry expertise to ensure a successful sale.

The sales process with Hevea Invest includes several key steps:

  1. Evaluation of your business
  2. Marketing and promotion to qualified buyers
  3. Negotiation of the sale terms
  4. Legal and administrative support until the transaction is finalized. Our team ensures smooth and secure management at every step.

Hevea Invest uses a rigorous evaluation methodology based on:

  • Financial analysis (revenue, profits, cash flow)
  • Asset valuation (fixed assets, equipment)
  • Market positioning and growth potential This approach allows for determining a realistic and competitive value for your business.

The sales fees with Hevea Invest are transparent and tailored to each transaction. They generally include:

  • Advisory fees
  • Marketing and promotion fees
  • Legal and administrative services For an accurate estimate, contact us for a personalized quote with no obligation.

The duration of the sale depends on several factors, such as the size of the company, the industry, and market conditions. On average, the process can take between 6 and 18 months. Hevea Invest is committed to speeding up the process through its network and expertise.

Hevea Invest has an extensive network of qualified buyers and uses targeted marketing strategies to promote your business. We identify buyers interested in your sector and arrange confidential meetings to facilitate transactions.

For a successful sale, you will need to provide:

  • Financial statements for the past 3 years
  • Detailed description of the company and its activities
  • List of assets and liabilities
  • Inventories
  • Ongoing contracts and commercial agreements Hevea Invest guides you in preparing all the necessary documents to ensure a smooth transaction.

Yes, Hevea Invest offers post-sale support services such as:

  • Operational transition between the seller and the buyer
  • Legal assistance to finalize the documents
  • Tax advice to optimize your situation after the sale. We ensure that the transition is smooth.

Selling your business with Hevea Invest offers several advantages:

  • Sector expertise and knowledge of the Swiss market
  • Extensive network of potential buyers
  • Comprehensive management of the sales process
  • Transparency and confidentiality ensured throughout the transaction. We maximize the value of your business while minimizing the constraints for you.

Hevea Invest takes privacy very seriously. We implement non-disclosure agreements (NDA) with all potential buyers and handle sensitive information securely. Only qualified and interested buyers have access to your business details, ensuring a discreet and secure sale.