Registering a company in Switzerland as a GmbH for export-import purposes is the best solution in 2026. Switzerland occupies a leading position in the global financial system as a jurisdiction for structuring institutional capital, locating the headquarters of international corporations, protecting family assets, and managing intellectual property.
Information for decision-making
A GmbH is suitable for a private business with one or several owners. An AG is more suitable for larger capital, investors and flexible transfer of shares. A Swiss company is incorporated through a notary, comes into existence after entry in the Handelsregister, and must have a person with signing authority who resides in Switzerland.
Businesses suited to this jurisdiction
A Swiss company is suitable when reputation, stable corporate law, international banking, asset management and long-term contracts are important. GmbH is often used for consulting, trade, technology and family-owned projects. AG is commonly chosen for holdings, investment structures, several investors and more flexible transfer of shares.
A Swiss company is suitable when reputation, stable corporate law, international banking, asset management and long-term contracts are important. GmbH is often used for consulting, trade, technology and family-owned projects. AG is commonly chosen for holdings, investment structures, several investors and more flexible transfer of shares.
New company or ready-made offshore company
A new GmbH or AG is incorporated with the chosen name, owners, capital and business activity. This gives the company a new corporate history. A ready-made company is useful when an existing incorporation date matters or when you need to move to contracts faster. Before transfer, TAXC checks the register, corporate documents and current company status.
If speed is important, we compare a new and ready-made company by timing, cost and annual expenses. A ready-made company is suitable when you need to know the name, number and incorporation date in advance; a new company is better when you want your own name and documents prepared for your business from the start.
Offshore account and payment methods
First, we determine the currencies and countries in which the company will operate. We then select a bank, European payment system / EMI or neobank where a corporate account can be opened remotely. Where useful, we add corporate cards, local payment details, merchant acquiring and a backup account. For digital business, we can also consider a corporate CEX account and payments in USDT/USDC when they are needed for real operations.
Before the application is filed, you tell us the business activities, countries of counterparties, expected turnover and purpose of payments. We prepare the client business profile, KYC/KYB file, contracts and other documents for the bank or EMI, so the application clearly explains where funds come from, who the company pays and what goods or services are involved.
How we handle the registration
What you receive
We arrange the name check, incorporation documents and registration forms, filing with the cantonal Handelsregister and EasyGov system, registered address and the corporate document package. Where required, we also arrange accounting and reporting, support bank or EMI account opening, help with office arrangements and provide annual corporate administration.
We arrange the name check, incorporation documents and registration forms, filing with the cantonal Handelsregister and EasyGov system, registered address and the corporate document package. Where required, we also arrange accounting and reporting, support bank or EMI account opening, help with office arrangements and provide annual corporate administration.
Additional company registration information for 2026
How to start company registration
First tell us the business activity, owners and directors, countries of counterparties, currencies and expected turnover. We will determine the suitable company form, calculate registration and first-year maintenance costs, propose an account-opening strategy and agree the sequence of actions.
During the consultation, we will clarify the business activity, ownership structure, countries of counterparties and expected payments. We will then compare registration options, calculate first-year costs and propose a corporate account-opening strategy. Once agreed, we can complete the registration and organise accounting and annual support.