Company formation

General provisions of the Switzerland - United States tax treaty regarding the taxation of individuals, companies, partnerships and other types of legal entities doing business in Switzerland.

Characteristics of the Switzerland aerospace industries - most important business sectors, biggest companies, work and business opportunities in the Swiss aerospace industry.

Requirements for companies and businesses that are obligated to register for VAT and UID number in Switzerland. Business identification in Switzerland.

The biggest watch companies in Switzerland and key-facts about the evolution and development of the Swiss watch industry.

Incoporation requirements for sole proprietorships in Switerland and how to choose sole proprietorship business names according to the Swiss legislation.

Switzerland’s telecom sector is very sophisticated, enjoying one of the largest penetration rates in the OECD. The competitive Swiss mobile market is served by three network operators and a small number of mobile virtual network operators. 

The corporate tax rate is collected in Switzerland from companies, based on their net income obtained from business activities during a fiscal year. 

If you decide to establish a business relationship with a Swiss company, you need to find out more about the respective company in order to determine whether to act with caution or whether it is a trusted business partner.

According to a ranking made by Great Place to Work, a firm specialized in conducting employee surveys and cultural analysis in companies all around the world, 29 companies were chosen in 2017 as the best companies to work for in Switzerland. 

If you are not a Swiss citizen, you need a Swiss residency permit to live in Switzerland for a period longer than 3 months. A tourist visa will only allow you a 3-month stay. There are various types of permits and different ways to get them—it all depends on what you want to do in Switzerland.