Company formation
Setting up a company – right from the start.
GmbH, AG or sole proprietorship? We advise you on the legal form, prepare the formation and support you until the entry in the commercial register. Afterwards we set up accounting, VAT and social security.
Our services at a glance
- Advice on the legal form Liability, capital, tax and effort compared – for your situation.
- Formation documents Articles of association and formation documents, together with the notary.
- Capital contribution We coordinate the capital contribution account with the bank.
- Commercial register Application and entry – until your company officially exists.
- Registrations after formation VAT, AHV compensation fund and insurance.
- Setting up accounting Chart of accounts, filing and processes – for a clean first financial year.
- Formation from abroad Subsidiary or branch in Switzerland – in English, German or Italian.
Who is it for?
- Founders in Winterthur and the canton of Zurich
- Sole proprietorships that want to become a GmbH or AG
- Foreign companies with a subsidiary or branch in Switzerland
- Online merchants who want to put their business on a solid footing
Four steps to working together.
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Initial consultation
We clarify your idea, the legal form and the timetable.
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Preparation
We prepare the documents and coordinate the bank and notary.
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Formation
Notarisation and application to the commercial register.
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Start
Registrations, accounting and ongoing support after formation.
Good to know
How much capital do I need for a GmbH or AG?
A GmbH needs a share capital of at least CHF 20,000, fully paid in. An AG needs a share capital of at least CHF 100,000; at formation at least 20 % per share and at least CHF 50,000 in total must be paid in.
GmbH or AG – which is better?
A GmbH needs less capital and suits many SMEs. In an AG the shareholders do not appear in the commercial register and shares are easier to transfer – something investors value. We show you the pros and cons for your situation.
How long does a formation take?
Once all documents are ready, the entry in the commercial register often takes only a few weeks. We discuss the exact timetable in the initial consultation.
Does my new company have to register for VAT?
From annual revenue of CHF 100,000 from taxable supplies, VAT registration is usually mandatory. Voluntary registration can still be worthwhile, for example with high initial investments. We clarify this with you.
General information, not individual advice. As of 2026.
Get to know us – free of charge and without obligation.
In an initial consultation we answer your questions and show you how we can support you. By video call or in person in Winterthur.