What do I have to consider when setting up a sole enterprise?
Business name
The name of a sole enterprise must include the family name oft he owner, with or without first name, as the essential content (e.g.: Miller Clocks).
Entry into the commercial register
Der Eintrag ins Handelsregister ist grundsätzlich bis zu einem Umsatz von CHF 100‘000 freiwillig. Es empfiehlt sich aber dennoch in jedem Fall ein Eintrag ins Handelsregister. Der Handelsregisterauszug wird immer wieder verlangt bzw. ist von grossem Nutzen: z.B. für die Eröffnung eines Bankkontos, Eröffnung eines Postfachs oder Schliessfachs, im internationalen Handelsverkehr, für einen eigenen Telefonanschluss etc.
Use of your pension fund
In order to make use of your pension fund, there are few important things to consider. First of all, you have to prove to the competent social security office (SVA) that you are a self-employed person. It is necessary to fill in a form and submit additional documents as appropriate means of proof, e.g.:
- At least three offers to potential customers
- At least three invoices to customers
- Your professional business card
- Your professional letter head
- Website of your business
- Business plan
- Signed contracts (e.g.: lease of an apartment)
Hint:
It is recommended to prepare a decent dossier containing the above documents and schedule an appointment with the social security office in order to submit it in person. In this way, the chances are higher that the social security office (SVA) will approve your self-employment status.We suggest contacting STARTUPS.CH. to make sure that you will not have any problems with the social security office (SVA).
