Grow & structure# Close your company with peace of mind, and move on with a clear mind. Dissolution, liquidation, deregistration from the Commercial Register: Helvate closes your company by the book (AVS, VAT, taxes and Commercial Register), so that this ending has no unexpected consequences. [Discover our offers](#offres) 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) Free quote No obligation ![DI](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-di-2.svg) ## Dissolution decision Want to wind down your company's activity? **Helvate** supports you in preparing the dissolution decision, appointing the liquidator and completing the first formalities with the Commercial Register, depending on your company's legal form and situation. - Preparation of the dissolution decision, as a resolution or minutes depending on the case - Appointment and registration of the liquidator, in line with applicable requirements - Preparation and follow-up of the Commercial Register entry - Setting up the first steps of the liquidation, with a structured timeline Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![AC](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-ac.svg) ## Call to creditors As part of a company's liquidation, **Helvate** supports you in publishing the call to creditors and tracking the applicable legal deadlines. We ensure this step runs smoothly so that the company's debts and obligations are identified and taken into account in the liquidation procedure. - Publication of the call to creditors in the SOGC, in line with applicable requirements - Monitoring of legal deadlines, with structured management of the various timelines - Recording and processing of declared claims, as part of the liquidation procedure - Administrative follow-up of the procedure, through to the next stages of liquidation Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![LQ](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-lq.svg) ## Liquidation accounting **Helvate** supports you through the various accounting steps of the liquidation: realising assets, settling debts, preparing the liquidation accounts and, where conditions allow, determining and distributing the liquidation surplus among the shareholders. - Realisation and accounting of assets, according to the terms of the liquidation - Settlement and follow-up of debts and liabilities, through to full clearance - Preparation of the liquidation accounts and balance sheet, in line with applicable requirements - Determination and distribution of the liquidation surplus, where a distributable balance remains Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![AS](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-as.svg) ## AVS & insurance closure **Helvate** supports you in closing your company's social security and insurance obligations: final AVS, LPP and LAA statements, termination of the relevant insurance policies, and preparation of salary certificates for your employees. - Preparation of final AVS, LPP and LAA statements - Termination and closure of insurance policies, at the appropriate deadlines - Preparation of salary certificates for the employees concerned - Centralisation and archiving of confirmations and closing documents, for a complete, well-organised file Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![TF](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-tf.svg) ## VAT & tax closure Final VAT statement, deregistration with the FTA and the company's last tax return: **Helvate** coordinates the final tax and administrative obligations to ensure a structured, well-managed closure. - Preparation and filing of the final VAT statement - Deregistration with the FTA - Preparation and filing of the final tax return - Follow-up of the closing assessment, through to finalisation of the file Talk to an expert Free quote No obligation ![RD](https://www.helvate.ch/storage/assurances/sigles/helvate-assurance-rd.svg) ## Deregistration from the Commercial Register At the end of the liquidation procedure and once the legal conditions are met, **Helvate** coordinates the deregistration request with the Commercial Register and follows up on the final formalities. A structured closure, through to completion of the file. - Preparation and filing of the deregistration request - Follow-up of the deregistration with the Commercial Register - Coordination of the last administrative formalities - Archiving and handover of the closing documents Talk to an expert Helvate pricing## Clear packages, with no surprises ### Sole proprietorship Striking off a sole proprietorship. CHF 149.- Talk to an expertWhat's included: - Legal advice - Striking the sole proprietorship off the Commercial Register - Notifying the AVS that trading has ceased and cancelling VAT registration ### Sàrl Dissolution and liquidation of a Sàrl. CHF 349.- Talk to an expertWhat's included: - Legal advice - Dissolution resolution and appointment of the liquidator - Call to creditors and monitoring of the statutory waiting period - Preparing the liquidation accounts and deregistering the company from the Commercial Register ### SA Dissolution and liquidation of an SA. CHF 549.- Talk to an expertWhat's included: - Legal advice - Dissolution resolution and appointment of the liquidator - Call to creditors and monitoring of the statutory waiting period - Preparing the liquidation accounts, coordinating the audit and deregistering the company from the Commercial Register VAT at 8.1%, notary fees and Commercial Register fees are not included. Have any questions?## FAQ - Company liquidation What is the difference between dissolution, liquidation and bankruptcy? These three concepts correspond to distinct legal situations: \- Dissolution marks the decision to wind up a company; \- Liquidation organises the settlement of its liabilities and the realisation of its assets; \- Bankruptcy occurs as part of insolvency proceedings. When a company is able to meet its liabilities, it can be wound up voluntarily, in compliance with the legal steps and formalities. How much does a liquidation with Helvate cost? Helvate offers clear, transparent pricing based on your company's legal form: - Sole proprietorship: CHF 149.- - Sàrl: CHF 349.- - SA: CHF 549.- These fees are in addition to any Commercial Register and publication fees. Before any work begins, you receive a detailed, personalised quote, with no unpleasant surprises. What happens to tax and social security debts? Liquidation requires the company's tax and social security obligations to be settled before it is deleted from the register, in particular VAT returns, the final tax return and the closing AVS statements. Helvate coordinates and prepares the necessary procedures with the various authorities, to secure the closure of your business and limit the risk of omissions or follow-up procedures. How long does a liquidation take? The length of a liquidation depends in particular on the company's legal form, its situation and the formalities to be completed. The period of the call to creditors and the conditions for deletion from the register may vary depending on the file and the applicable legal provisions. Helvate structures the liquidation timeline from dissolution onwards and coordinates the procedures with the AVS, VAT, tax authorities and the Commercial Register, to move through each step methodically and efficiently. Is closing a sole proprietorship simpler? Yes. Closing a sole proprietorship is generally simpler and quicker than liquidating a capital company: it does not require a separate liquidation procedure or the specific call to creditors that goes with it. It is nevertheless essential to properly settle your obligations with the AVS, VAT and tax authorities, and then to have the business deleted from the Commercial Register once the conditions are met. Helvate handles all the procedures for a flat fee of CHF 149.-, with clear, structured management through to the completion of **the deregistration**. Can I cancel a liquidation partway through? Yes. As long as the company has not been deleted from the Commercial Register, the dissolution can be revoked and business resumed, subject to a decision by the partners or shareholders taken in the same form as required for the original dissolution. The revocation must itself be entered in the Commercial Register to take effect. Beyond that point, if liquidation steps have already been taken (call to creditors, realisation of assets), whether they can be reversed depends on how far the file has progressed and must be assessed case by case. Helvate supports you at every step and can reassess with you whether to continue or halt the procedure as your situation evolves. 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. 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