Founding of a PLC in Switzerland with a Cash Contribution – Expert Guide 2025

What is a cash contribution for a PLC?

When forming a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Switzerland, the required share capital is 100,000 CHF.

At least 50,000 CHF must be paid in cash into a blocked capital deposit account.

The remaining 50,000 CHF represents authorised but unpaid capital, which can be contributed later.

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Requirements

Minimum cash deposit: 50,000 CHF

Mandatory — even when multiple shareholders are involved.

Capital must be founders’ own money

Loans are not permitted — this violates Swiss company law.

Proof of source of funds

The bank requires complete documentation under the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA).

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Step-by-step: Forming a PLC with a cash contribution

1. Open a capital deposit account

Startups.ch prepares the banking process for you.

2. Deposit at least 50,000 CHF

Via bank transfer or cash deposit, depending on the bank.

3. Obtain the capital deposit confirmation

Submitted to the Swiss Commercial Register.

4. Articles of association & public notarisation

Mandatory for every PLC.

5. Commercial Register entry

Startups.ch handles the entire process.

6. Release of capital

Funds become accessible on the new business account.

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Learn more about PLC incorporation: Full founding process with Startups.ch^‍

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How can the capital be used?

• Investments
• Purchasing equipment
• Marketing and sales activities
• Salaries
• Infrastructure and operations

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Advantages of forming a PLC with a cash contribution

• fast incorporation process
• suitable for businesses with investors
• clear shareholder structure
• capital can be used flexibly

See also:

^{Forming a PLC in Switzerland – Pros & Cons}

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Common mistakes

• opening the capital deposit account too late
• incorrect shareholder structure
• capital funded from disallowed sources

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Related articles

• Founding a company in Switzerland with a cash contribution
• Founding a PLC with a contribution in kind‍
• Founding an LLC with a cash contribution‍
• Comparing Swiss corporate legal structures

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Conclusion

A cash contribution is the easiest and fastest way to found a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Switzerland.

With Startups.ch, you benefit from:

• streamlined procedures
• fast banking coordination
• legally compliant incorporation

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Additional resources

^{Opening a capital deposit account in Switzerland – Complete guide for founders}

^{Founding an LLC in Switzerland}

^{Founding a PLC in Switzerland}

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