• First considerations

    First considerations

    Are you considering self-employment and want to set up your own company? Find useful information and material here to help you on your way. We also offer first-hand advice.

    This section of gruenden.ch provides a general overview of considerations and requirements for non-Swiss citizens interested in pursuing entrepreneurial goals in Switzerland.

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  • Preparation

    Preparation

    Setting up a business requires thorough planning and preparation, including a business plan, a financial concept as well as knowledge of framework requirements, legal structure, business location, insurance and tax matters.

    Just as importantly: careful consideration needs to be given to your own set of skills, qualifications and strengths. 

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  • Founding

    Founding

    Are you ready to found your company? This is where you will find relevant information about the steps required as well as forms, templates and checklists for establishing the three most popular legal forms in Switzerland: sole proprietorship, GmbH and AG.  

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  • After founding

    After founding

    The first years of business operations are decisive for the sustainable success of your company and require a sound and prudent management.

    The day-to-day running of your company will involve a host of different topics, such as bookkeeping, marketing and communication, internationalisation, human resources and, as the case may be, change of legal form. 

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Content - Home

  • FAQs

    • Miscellaneous FAQs
    • Self-employment as a non-Swiss national
    • Choice of legal form
    • The commercial register 
  • Forms and templates

    • Checklist for setting up a company
    • Registration in the commercial register
    • Founding a sole proprietorship, GmbH or AG
  • Good to know

    • Start-up guide grĂ¼nden 2.0
    • Venture 2012 Seminar Series
    • Upcoming events in the Zurich area
    • Other support and contacts