Business creation

How to set up a sole proprietorship in Switzerland as a cross-border worker: conditions, Commercial Register registration, AHV affiliation, tax implications and limits of this legal structure.

Practical guide for cross-border workers wishing to set up a company in Switzerland: legal status, G permit, possible company structures and tax and social implications.

Simplified guide for French nationals wishing to set up a company in Switzerland: choosing a legal structure, finding a fiduciary, opening an account, registering and getting started quickly.

Complete guide for French nationals wishing to set up a company in Switzerland: residency conditions, legal structures, required capital and administrative procedures.

Starting a business in Switzerland as a foreigner requires a valid residence permit (B or C for residents, G for cross-border workers) and proof of project viability.

After a more moderate start to the year, business formation activity has clearly gained momentum.

A sole proprietorship is the easiest way to become self-employed in Switzerland: no start-up capital, minimal bureaucracy, and a flexible structure—ideal for sole traders and founders.

Many founders make similar mistakes. This text shows the most common stumbling blocks during the formation phase – and how to avoid them from the very beginning.

Whether a notary is required depends on the legal form. While corporations must undergo mandatory notarisation, sole proprietorships can be founded without a notary.