Fact Sheet

Company foundation in Switzerland

Jan 1, 2025

Switzerland is one of the world’s most popular company locations. In 2020, more than 45,000 new companies were entered into the Swiss commercial register.

Establishing a company can be done quickly and easily. Numerous official and private organizations assist entrepreneurs in selecting the appropriate legal form for their company and can provide advice and support. If all the requirements are met, setting up a company can take as little as two to three weeks. Furthermore, a company can be adopted into the commercial register within approximately five days, if it makes use of the express service, which is subject to a fee.

Laurin Brüniger

Global Consultant - Investment Promotion

Zurich, Switzerland

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