Start & run# Set up your company in Switzerland, faster than you expected. Sole proprietorship, Sàrl or SA: Helvate handles every step of setting up your company - articles of association, share capital, registration with the Commercial Register and UID number. An all-in-one offer, from CHF 0.-. [Discover our offers](#forme-juridique) Book a meeting 500+ clients supported 1 single point of contact 20+ areas of expertise 7+ languages spoken ![FINMA](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-finma-4.webp) ![myAFA](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-myafa.webp) ![FER CIAM](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-fer-ciam-3.webp) ![IGE](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/sections/certifications/helvate-certification-ige.webp) ## An all-in-one offer to get you started [See pricing](#tarifs) ### Domiciliation Your registered office at Rue du Marché 5, 1204 Geneva: an address compliant with the Commercial Register requirements and mail scanned within 24h. ### Insurance Health, accident (LAA), liability, vehicle: we compare 34 insurance companies and negotiate the best terms for you from day one. ### General accounting Your accounting starts at the same time as your company: chart of accounts, VAT, payroll and year-end closing, handled by our dedicated fiduciary team. 1 Chart of accounts set up 2 VAT registration 3 First salary paid ### Social security affiliations AVS, LPP, LAA, IJM: we register your company and your employees with the right funds, from the very first salary. ### Administrative formalities UID, permits, certificates, correspondence with the authorities: your day-to-day administrative steps centralised with a single point of contact. ## Which legal form suits your project? Sole proprietorship, Sàrl or SA: we identify the best fit and handle the entire formation process. Sole proprietorship Sàrl SA RI Sole proprietorship The fastest way to get started on your own: light formalities, lower costs, no notary. Registration with the Commercial Register becomes mandatory from a turnover of CHF 100,000.-, and it lends credibility to your business from the start. Create my sole proprietorship **Required capital** No minimum capital **Taxation** Income tax (individual) **Ideal for** Freelancers, self-employed professionals and traders starting out on their own. Turnaround: 3 to 5 working days Optional domiciliation Optional domiciliation of the company's registered office (service provided in-house by Helvate), for an extra fee. ### Light The free way to get your sole proprietorship started. CHF 0.- Create my sole proprietorshipWhat's included: - Legal advice - AVS registration ### Basic The essentials to launch your sole proprietorship. CHF 79.- Create my sole proprietorshipWhat's included: - Light plan services - Drafting the business purpose - Preparing the registration application - Signature certification - Entry in the Commercial Register - Obtaining the UID number Recommended### Essential Your sole proprietorship up and running, VAT and insurance included. CHF 149.- Create my sole proprietorshipWhat's included: - Basic plan services - VAT registration - Taking out insurance policies - Assistance with opening a bank account ### Premium A complete launch. CHF 289.- Create my sole proprietorshipWhat's included: - Essential plan services - Tax advice - Pension analysis VAT at 8.1% and Commercial Register fees are not included. Sàrl Limited liability company The most popular legal form in Switzerland. It protects your personal assets and suits the majority of projects. Create my Sàrl **Required capital** CHF 20,000.- (fully paid up) **Taxation** Profit & capital tax **Ideal for** Self-employed people moving to a company structure, partners, family holding companies, growing SMEs. Turnaround: 7 to 10 working days Optional domiciliation Optional domiciliation of the company's registered office (service provided in-house by Helvate), for an extra fee. ### Sàrl Basic A solid foundation for setting up your Sàrl. CHF 299.- Create my SàrlWhat's included: - Legal advice - Business name availability check - Drafting the articles of association - Opening the capital deposit account and obtaining the capital deposit certificate - Drawing up the deed of incorporation and appointing the managers - Preparing the registration application - Signature certification - Entry in the Commercial Register - Obtaining the UID number - AVS registration as an employer Recommended### Sàrl Essential Your Sàrl ready to trade, insurance and VAT included. CHF 499.- Create my SàrlWhat's included: - Sàrl Basic plan services - VAT registration - Taking out insurance policies - Assistance with opening a bank account ### Sàrl Premium A tailor-made incorporation with customised articles of association. CHF 899.- Create my SàrlWhat's included: - Sàrl Essential plan services - Tax advice - Pension analysis - Optimising the director's remuneration VAT at 8.1%, notary fees and Commercial Register fees are not included. SA Company limited by shares The legal form for ambitious projects: fundraising, multiple shareholders, structured governance. Shares are freely transferable and shareholders' identities are not published in the Commercial Register. Create my SA **Required capital** CHF 100,000.- (min. CHF 50,000.- paid up) **Taxation** Profit & capital tax **Ideal for** Start-ups, fast-growing companies, projects with multiple shareholders. Turnaround: 10 to 15 working days Optional domiciliation Optional domiciliation of the company's registered office (service provided in-house by Helvate), for an extra fee. ### SA Basic A solid foundation for incorporating your SA. CHF 399.- Create my SAWhat's included: - Legal advice - Business name availability check - Drafting the articles of association - Opening the capital deposit account and obtaining the capital deposit certificate - Drawing up the deed of incorporation and appointing the board of directors - Issuing the shares and keeping the registers - Preparing the registration application - Signature certification - Entry in the Commercial Register - Obtaining the UID number - AVS registration as an employer Recommended### SA Essential Your SA ready to trade, insurance and VAT included. CHF 699.- Create my SAWhat's included: - SA Basic plan services - VAT registration - Taking out insurance policies - Assistance with opening a bank account ### SA Premium A tailor-made incorporation with customised articles of association. CHF 1,299.- Create my SAWhat's included: - SA Essential plan services - Tax advice - Pension analysis - Optimising the director's remuneration VAT at 8.1%, notary fees and Commercial Register fees are not included. ## Why get started with Helvate? ### Free consultation Questions about setting up your company? Get a free consultation with our experts to scope your project. ### A single point of contact Articles of association, capital deposit account, Commercial Register entry: a single advisor manages all your administrative steps and keeps you informed in real time. ### Fast-track formation Application filed within 48 hours. No more running between the notary, the bank and the authorities: launch your company without wasting time. Have any questions?## FAQ - Company formation Sole proprietorship, Sàrl or SA: how do I choose? It all depends on your project: if you are on your own and want to get started quickly, a sole proprietorship is enough. To protect your personal assets and bring in partners, the Sàrl is the Swiss standard. To raise funds or open up your shareholding widely, the SA is the way to go. Helvate analyses your actual situation and recommends the most protective and tax-efficient legal form. How much capital do I need to set up a Sàrl or an SA, and how is it paid up? A Sàrl requires CHF 20,000.-, fully paid up on incorporation. An SA requires CHF 100,000.-, of which at least CHF 50,000.- must be paid up on incorporation. The capital is paid into a capital deposit account that we open for you, then released to the company once it is entered in the Commercial Register. How long does it take to set up a Sàrl or an SA? Your application is filed within 48 hours of receiving your documents. Then allow 2 to 4 weeks until registration in the Commercial Register: capital deposit account, notarial deed, publication. Helvate coordinates every step and keeps you informed in real time. I'm a foreign national or based abroad: can I set up a company in Switzerland? Yes. You will need a registered office address in Switzerland (our domiciliation service in Geneva) and, depending on your situation, a local representative entered in the Commercial Register. Helvate provides both and manages the entire process, in French or English. What exactly does the incorporation package include? Legal advice, business name check, drafting of the articles of association, capital deposit account, deed of incorporation, Commercial Register entry, UID number and AVS registration. The Essential packages add VAT, insurance and a bank account; the Premium packages add tax advice and a pension analysis. Do I need to register for VAT when I set up my company? No, VAT registration is only compulsory from an annual turnover of CHF 100,000.-. Below that threshold, you are exempt from compulsory registration, unless you voluntarily opt to register, which can be worthwhile if you mainly invoice VAT-registered Swiss clients or have a lot of input VAT to recover. Helvate assesses your situation from the outset to avoid any catch-up later on. A free initial conversation## Let's discuss your needs, simply. Tell us about your situation, and we'll take it from there. - Full analysis - Response within 24h - No obligation Thank you! Your request has been noted — a Helvate advisor will get back to you shortly. Start & run## In the same category [### Give your company a prestigious Swiss address. Official business address, registered office recognised by the authorities, mail handling: Helvate domiciles your compan... 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