Setting up a sole proprietorship in Switzerland
With the support of our specialists, you will not only be able to set up your sole proprietorship in a smart, economical and unbureaucratic way, but also enjoy the following benefits:
- Foundation packages tailored to your needs
- Complete and error-free foundation documents
- Ideally, free foundation possible
- Guaranteed entry in the commercial register
Foundation phase: consider the following factors.
Tips for founding a sole proprietorship
As soon as the preparatory phase is completed, the society can be founded. There are some points that should not be overlooked.
Incorporation
Calculate an estimate for the incorporation of your sole proprietorship and enter the necessary data into our system.
Notarization
In the next step, sign the required documents and have your signature notarized.
Registered capital
No minimum capital is required for incorporation of a sole proprietorship.
Registration with the commercial register
Send Startups.ch the application for registration in the commercial register for your sole proprietorship.
Excerpt from the commercial register
Depending on the canton, you will receive the excerpt from the commercial register after about 2-4 weeks. The extract will first be checked by Startups.ch.
Social insurance
After entry in the commercial register, registration with the cantonal compensation office is mandatory.
Value Added Tax
After receiving the excerpt from the commercial register, we will prepare the VAT registration for you.
Advertising materials
You can now order your advertising material (e.g. business card) and register your Internet domain.
Fiduciary services
If you need accounting or tax management support, Startups.ch provides you with an extensive network of fiduciary partners.
Brand Protection
Startups.ch supports you in protecting your company name and logo.
What should I keep in mind when creating a sole proprietorship?
The family name must appear in the company name: for example, Müller Malerbetrieb or Keller Montagen, but the company name must not be misleading or descriptive. Company names such as Rudolf Stahlhandel AG are therefore not allowed if the company does not trade in steel.
Business registration is generally optional up to a turnover of 100,000 Swiss francs. However, entry in the commercial register is recommended in any case. The excerpt from the commercial register is always very useful: for example, for opening a bank account, for opening a P.O. box or a safe deposit box, in international trade, for one's telephone connection, and much more.
The following points must be observed when collecting retirement benefits: You must be able to credibly prove to the relevant compensation office that you will be self-employed. To do this, you must fill out the attached AVS form and attach appropriate evidence, such as three offers to potential clients, three invoices already issued to clients and a business plan for your project.
To apply to the pension fund, a neat file with all forms and documents should be prepared. If possible, it is advisable to make an appointment with the relevant authority and bring the file in person or appear in person at the compensation fund. Experience shows that in this way the authorities have more confidence in your project and your application has a better chance of success.
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No minimum capital is required for the establishment of a sole proprietorship. You can finance the start-up of your sole proprietorship by withdrawing pension fund assets in advance. We will assist you in the decision-making process during a consultation and then help you establish your company.
Without early retirement fund withdrawal
Do you wish to establish your sole proprietorship without advance withdrawals from the pension fund? With us you can establish your company quickly and safely. This will give you more time to build your business. You can calculate a no-obligation offer conveniently online here.
With the early withdrawal of the pension fund
You can draw on the pension fund only if you form a partnership (sole proprietorship, general partnership, etc.). You must also be able to prove that your self-employment is your main source of income.
Still undecided?
Still undecided about which legal form is best for you? Here you will find a detailed overview of the various options available and their advantages and disadvantages.
Do you need help?
We know that many potential company founders want to make sure that they do not overlook anything when setting up a company. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us before setting up your sole proprietorship.