Founding a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Switzerland
With the support of our specialists, you will not only be able to set up your PLC in a smart, favorable and unbureaucratic way, but also benefit from the following advantages:
- Foundation packages tailored to your needs
- Complete and error-free foundation documents
- Free constitution, in the ideal case
- Guaranteed entry in the commercial register
- Notary fees included
Foundation phase: consider the following factors.
Tips for establishing a Public Limited Company
As soon as the preparation phase is finished, the foundation can be built. Here are some points not to be overlooked.
Incorporation
Calculate a quote for the establishment of your Public Limited Company (PLC) and enter the necessary data into our system.
Notarization
In the next step, sign the required documents and have your signature notarized.
Registered capital
Transfer the registered capital to a blocked account at a bank and send the original confirmation of the capital payment to Startups.ch.
Send the foundation documents
Send all foundation documents by registered mail to Startups.ch. Subsequently, additional documents will be prepared by Startups.ch and sent to the appropriate commercial registry office.
Excerpt from the commercial register
Depending on the canton, you will receive the excerpt from the commercial register after approximately 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 Public Limited Company (PLC)?
A minimum share capital of CHF 100,000 is required for the establishment of a PLC, of which at least CHF 50,000 must be paid up.Info: The founder of a PLC or LLC cannot draw on pension fund money because he is employed in his own company on the basis of an employment contract. He is therefore not considered self-employed under OASI law.
PLC requires at least one shareholder and one managing director, which can be the same person. A managing director with signature authority must also be a resident of Switzerland
The audit is mandatory for 10 or more employees. Under Article 727 CO, a PLC is subject to ordinary audit if it exceeds two of the following thresholds in two consecutive fiscal years: Balance sheet total: 20 million francs - Turnover: 40 million francs - Full-time employees: 250.
Your PLC is subject to value added tax only if its turnover exceeds CHF 100,000. However, you can also voluntarily apply VAT to a lower turnover.
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A minimum capital of CHF 100,000 is required for the establishment of a Public Limited Company. A maximum of half of this capital, i.e. CHF 50,000, can be contributed in kind. We will help you make a decision during a consultation and then assist you in formation.
Incorporation with cash contribution
When forming a limited liability company with a cash contribution. This is possible by cash deposit or bank transfer in favor of the company. The same applies to a capital increase.
Incorporation by contribution in kind
If you establish a Public Limited Company, you may make a contribution in kind up to a maximum of CHF 50,000, or half of the minimum capital of CHF 100,000. The rest must be released in cash.
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 establishing your Public Limited Company (PLC).