A flexible, secure legal structure tailored to Swiss SMEs
The Limited Liability Company (LLC) is one of the most commonly used legal forms in Switzerland. Valued for its ease of management, flexibility, and the protection it offers to partners, it is an ideal solution for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small or medium-sized enterprises looking to structure their business.
We support you through every step of creating your LLC in Switzerland, ensuring compliance with legislation, personalized support, and tailored services.
The cost of setting up an LLC is 490 CHF. This package includes drafting the articles of association, notarial coordination, capital deposit, registration with the Commercial Register, as well as complete administrative follow-up until obtaining the official extract.
We also handle the specifics related to non-resident founders, in strict compliance with Swiss legal requirements.
The Sàrl is a legal entity with legal capacity. It can be formed by one or more individuals or legal entities, regardless of nationality or place of residence.
The minimum share capital required is 20,000 CHF, fully paid up from the outset. This capital can be in cash or, under certain conditions, in kind.
The partners are registered in the Commercial Register, which ensures transparency regarding their identity. In return, their liability is strictly limited to the amount of their participation. Therefore, the personal assets of the partners are protected.
The management of the Sàrl is handled by one or more managers, who can be chosen from among the partners or be external third parties. In accordance with Swiss legislation, at least one manager with signing authority must reside in Switzerland.
Hevea Invest offers a local management service to meet this requirement. This mandate is assigned with seriousness and only after the project and the founders’ profiles have been validated. Our managers take on an active role in line with the expectations of the Swiss authorities.
The Sàrl is required to maintain complete accounting, produce annual accounts, and comply with the tax deadlines imposed by Swiss law.
The Sàrl offers a solid, accessible, and adaptable legal framework. It is particularly suitable for entrepreneurs who wish to protect themselves from risks associated with their activity while maintaining flexible management.
The main advantages include the protection of personal assets, accessibility of minimum capital, the possibility of creating the company alone or with others, clarity in the distribution of shares, enhanced credibility with banks and business partners, as well as good adaptability to all sectors of activity, including consulting, commerce, services, and innovation.
Like any legal structure, the Sàrl also has certain limitations. The identity of the partners being public can be a hindrance for those who wish to remain discreet. Governance is subject to collective decisions based on shareholdings, which can slow down some operational choices. Accounting obligations are more demanding than for a sole proprietorship. Finally, profit distributions are subject to withholding tax, as with all capital companies.
The Limited Liability Company is suitable for individuals who wish to start a business in Switzerland with a clear, professional, and legally protected structure. It is particularly well-suited for SMEs, family businesses, startups, consultants, and foreign entrepreneurs who want to establish themselves in the Swiss market while benefiting from a secure framework.
Our team supports you in all the necessary steps to create your Sàrl in Switzerland. We prepare the statutes, ensure the relationship with the notary, coordinate the capital deposit, and complete the registration with the Commercial Register. We can also offer you domiciliation, local management, outsourced accounting, and regular tax monitoring.
Contact us for a free initial consultation. We analyze your project, your needs, and offer you a reliable solution tailored to your situation.
Hevea Invest, your trusted partner to create, structure, and develop your Sàrl in Switzerland.
