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As international businesses expand, many adopt dual-headquarter strategies—pairing a Swiss global or financial headquarters with an EU operational headquarters. This approach supports long-term scalability, risk diversification, and greater investor confidence for scaling businesses and multinationals, especially in technology, finance, and logistics. Read on!

Startup founders often focus on scaling, investment rounds, and successful exits. Yet, few consider how to efficiently preserve and manage the wealth generated from those exits, especially across generations and jurisdictions. Swiss foundations, typically associated with philanthropy, offer a powerful but underutilized solution. Dive in to learn more.

In a world defined by sanctions, trade wars, regulatory crackdowns, and political upheaval, corporate structures have become survival tools. Every entity choice signals how a company plans to manage risk, control assets, and protect operations across shifting borders. And at the center of its playbook sits an overlooked weapon: the Swiss branch. For companies serious about building resilience into their global operations, this structure is no longer optional. It’s essential.

Company formation in Switzerland used to be a straightforward process—incorporate the entity, open a bank account, and proceed. But the landscape is shifting. As global founders expand faster and regulators tighten standards, formation has become a strategic function, not just a formality. Today’s founders expect a launchpad—fully compliant, bank-ready, and built to scale. Explore how company formation services are evolving to meet these demands.

Swiss investors are not in the business of speculation. They invest in structure, governance, and long-term resilience. For foreign-founded companies entering the Swiss market, this creates a high bar, starting from the company formation stage, where structure and jurisdiction signal intent. In this article, we unpack what Swiss investors expect from foreign-founded companies regarding legal setup, IP control, compliance, and operational presence.

Switzerland might not scream “remote work hub,” but it's quietly becoming a top choice for nomads who want more than just a tax break. With a strong legal framework, low-tax cantons, and global respect baked into its corporate ecosystem, Switzerland offers remote founders something rare: legitimacy with flexibility. So, how do you register a company in Switzerland as a digital nomad? What are the legal and tax realities if you’re operating from abroad?

Switzerland has one of the world’s most structured and transparent corporate compliance systems. Whether you run a public limited company (AG), a limited liability company (GmbH), or a foreign branch, you must follow strict financial, governance, and reporting regulations to stay compliant. Failing to comply can result in fines, legal action, or reputational damage, but understanding Swiss corporate rules isn’t just about avoiding risks—it’s about building a credible, resilient business in one of the world's most stable economies.

Switzerland is home to one of the world’s most stable and business-friendly banking systems. But opening an account isn’t always straightforward—banks have strict compliance standards, and foreign-owned companies often face additional regulatory hurdles. This guide provides a clear breakdown of Swiss corporate banking, covering everything from eligibility requirements and account setup to bank comparisons and financial strategies—so you can make the right choice for your business.

Switzerland is a global hotspot for startups, but a great idea alone won’t get you far. Funding, tax incentives, and the right connections can determine whether your business takes off or stalls. That’s where Switzerland’s grants, incubators, and Innosuisse funding come in. With the 2025 funding cycle approaching, competition for grants and incentives is intensifying. If you want to secure the best financial support for your startup, now’s the time to act.

While regulators worldwide struggle to define how fintech and blockchain fit into traditional finance, Switzerland has already built the playbook. At the heart of it all is Zug’s Crypto Valley, home to over 1,100 blockchain companies, from Ethereum to Bitcoin Suisse. But it doesn’t stop there—Switzerland’s FINMA fintech license, tax-friendly policies, and crypto-adaptive banking sector are drawing a new wave of fintech entrepreneurs looking for stability, clarity, and real growth opportunities.