Setting up a company as a senior entrepreneur
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As a senior entrepreneur, you must take this into account when setting up a company
When setting up your company, there are a number of things you need to consider. We will show you the most important aspects for setting up.
Sole proprietorship
There are only a few regulations for sole proprietorships and it is the perfect form to set up your own personal seniorpreneur business. Nevertheless, you should bear the following in mind.
Required capital
Für die Gründung einer Einzelfirma ist kein bestimmtes Mindestkapital notwendig.No specific minimum capital is required to found a sole proprietorship.
Company name
Note that if you are a sole trader, your surname must be included in the business name: for example, 'Meyer's Nursery' or 'Miller's Coloring Books'.
Entry in the commercial register
In principle, entry of your company in the commercial register is only mandatory for sole proprietorships with a turnover of CHF 100,000 or more. However, we recommend it in any case. The commercial register extract can be useful to you time and again and is required, for example, when opening a bank account, P.O. box or telephone connection and in international trade.
Pension fund reference
Do you want to withdraw your pension fund assets? Then you must make absolutely sure that you can credibly demonstrate your self-employment to the relevant compensation office. To do this, you must complete the attached AHV form and also list evidence: for example, this could be three offers to potential customers, three invoices already issued to customers and your business plan.
We recommend that you enclose a nice dossier with all the required documents and forms with your application for a pension fund. If possible, you can also make an appointment in person with the relevant authority and introduce yourself. Experience shows that this leads to more trust and a greater chance of success.
Public limited company
When setting up your GmbH, you must pay attention to a few regulations in order to be able to give full rein to your creativity later. We will show you what you need to bear in mind.
Required capital
To found your own GmbH, you have to present a fully paid-up minimum capital of CHF 20,000. According to AHV law, as a mompreneur in a GmbH you are not considered to be self-employed, because you are employed in your own company by an employment contract. Therefore, if you found a GmbH, you cannot withdraw any pension fund assets.
Number of shareholders
A LLC requires at least one shareholder and one managing director, whereby you can hold both positions simultaneously. You or the managing director must be resident in Switzerland and have signatory authority.
Audit firm
Wenn Deine GmbH 10 oder mehr Mitarbeiter hat, ist die Revision obligatorisch. Die GIf your GmbH has 10 or more employees, an audit is mandatory. According to the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 727), the GmbH is subject to the ordinary audit if it exceeds two of the following values for two consecutive years:
- 250 full-time positions
- CHF 40 million in sales
- CHF 20 million in total assets
Öffentliche Beuurkundung und Handelsregistereintrag
Eine GmbH wird durch den Eintrag ins Handelsregister gegründet. Die Anmeldung ist somit obligatorisch. Die Gesellschafter und somit die Eigentümer des Stammkapitals werden im Handelsregister namentlich eingetragen.
Mehrwertsteuerpflicht
Die Mehrwertsteuer ist bei einer GmbH erst ab einem Umsatz von CHF 100’000 obligatorisch. Es ist aber möglich, sich bei einem niedrigeren Umsatz der MWST zu unterstellen.
Public limited company
The joint-stock company (AG) enjoys a good reputation among the general public. It can be used to exclude personal liability, since only the company's assets can be held liable for its debts. The joint-stock company has a legal personality.
Required capital
To found a joint-stock company, you must present a minimum capital of CHF 100,000, of which at least CHF 50,000 must be paid up. As with the LLC, you cannot receive pension fund benefits under the AHV law if you found a joint-stock company.
Shareholders and board members
A stock corporation requires at least one shareholder and one member of the board of directors. If you do not want to have partners and co-founders in your stock corporation for the time being, you can hold both positions at the same time. However, it is important to note that at least one member of the board of directors who is authorized to sign must be resident in Switzerland.
Audit firm
When you set up your company, you must appoint a state-approved auditor to your corporation. The auditors must submit a report on the management of the company to the board of directors every year.
Notarization and entry in the commercial register
Entry in the commercial register is mandatory when a stock corporation is founded and takes place after the notarization and approval of the statutes. Only the names of the members of the board of directors are published in the commercial register, not those of the shareholders.
Shareholder agreement
If several shareholders are involved in your company, it is worth drawing up a shareholders' agreement to create clear conditions. The aspects regulated here are not regulated by law and are not included in the statutes. We will be happy to help you draw up a shareholders' agreement.
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Sole proprietorship: Why set up a sole proprietorship?
Depending on your business idea, a sole proprietorship may be the best way for you to start your own business as a seniorpreneur. Basically, after the steps in the preparation phase, you just have to decide whether you want to set up your business with or without an advance withdrawal of pension fund assets. We will take care of everything else for you.
Withdrawal from pension fund
Have you decided to withdraw pension fund assets for your self-employment? We are happy to support you in setting up your business with an advance withdrawal from your pension fund so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
Without advance payment from pension fund
We will help you set up your sole proprietorship without the need for advance withdrawals from your pension fund. This leaves you more time to focus on your core business. Calculate a non-binding offer online here.
Limited liability company: Why set up a LLC?
To found a limited liability company, you need a minimum capital of CHF 20,000, which you can finance with a cash or non-cash contribution. We will support you in making the decision through a consultation and then help you with the foundation.
Establishment with cash contribution
When setting up a GmbH with a cash contribution, you pay money into the company by means of a cash deposit or bank transfer. The same applies in the event of a capital increase.
Establishment with contribution in kind
When setting up a limited liability company, it is possible to fully pay up the minimum capital through a contribution in kind. This means that you
PLC: Why set up a public limited company?
Unlike a LLC, a stock corporation allows you to finance a maximum of half of the minimum capital with a contribution in kind. Depending on the funds available to you, you should decide individually, although we can offer you support.
Establishment with cash contribution
A minimum capital of CHF 100,000 is required to found a stock corporation. This can be fully paid up in cash or by bank transfer. Calculate a non-binding offer conveniently online here.
Establishment with contribution in kind
Do you want to contribute part of the share capital as a non-cash contribution? Please note that a minimum of CHF 50,000 must be paid up in cash. We will support you in setting up your company.