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Swiss entities
Companies limited by shares, limited liability companies, foundations and associations, in a country known for private wealth management, commodity trading and international organisations.
In shortCCYFX onboards Swiss companies limited by shares (AG), limited liability companies (GmbH), foundations and associations. Typical documents include a certified commercial register extract, the articles of association, the share register and the register of beneficial owners.
Outside the EU, at the heart of Europe
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union and has its own currency, the Swiss franc. It is a long-established centre for private wealth management and commodity trading, and home to many international organisations and sports federations.
Swiss companies and foundations register in the commercial register of their canton, which records the people authorised to sign and how they sign. Companies also keep their own share register and a register of beneficial owners.
Common entities we onboard
Company limited by shares (AG / SA)
The Swiss company limited by shares, used by operating and holding companies.
Limited liability company (GmbH / Sàrl)
A limited liability company, common for smaller businesses and subsidiaries.
Foundation
Foundations governed by a foundation board, for charitable, corporate and other permitted purposes.
Association
Used by sports federations, industry bodies and non-profit organisations.
What we ask Switzerland entities to provide
These are in addition to identification for directors and beneficial owners. Certificates should generally have been issued within the last three to six months.
Company
- Certified commercial register extract
- Articles of association
- Share register
- Register of beneficial owners
Foundations and associations
- Foundation deed or articles of association
- Commercial register extract, where registered
- Members of the foundation board or committee
- Supervisory authority details, where supervised
Ownership
- Ownership chart to individuals with 25% or more
- Board resolution naming signatories
- Purpose of the company
- Source of wealth of beneficial owners
This page is general information to help you prepare for onboarding. It is not legal or tax advice. Laws and registry practice in Switzerland change, so please confirm current requirements with your corporate service provider or legal adviser.
Onboard your Switzerland entity
Apply online in about ten minutes. We will reply with the documents your structure requires and an indicative timeline for onboarding.