Key facts
- Region
- Europe
- Corporate tax
- 12–21%
- VAT
- 8.1%
- Currency
- CHF
- Time zone
- CET
- Language
- German / French / Italian / English
Key advantages
- Low cantonal tax (Zug, Schwyz, Nidwalden).
- AAA-rated, neutral country.
- Strong banking-secrecy and asset-protection environment.
- EFTA membership and bilateral EU access.
Entity types
| Type | Full name | Tax | VAT | Min. capital | Setup time | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GmbH | Limited Liability Company | 12–21% | 8.1% | CHF 20,000 | 3–6 weeks | SMEs, operating |
| AG | Stock corporation | 12–21% | 8.1% | CHF 100,000 (50% indb.) | 4–8 weeks | Holding, finance, large structures |
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