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GmbH Formation in Switzerland: The Complete Institutional Playbook

A step-by-step analysis of Swiss GmbH incorporation — capital requirements, notarisation procedures, commercial register filings, and the operational timeline from founding to first invoice.

Updated Today February 25, 2026 · 10 min read

Swiss Holding Company: Structuring for Tax Efficiency and Asset Protection

How to establish a Swiss holding structure that qualifies for participation exemption and cantonal tax privileges.

Swiss Employment Law: Obligations, Termination Rules, and Social Insurance

A comprehensive guide to Swiss labour regulations — from mandatory insurance contributions to notice periods and non-compete enforceability.

Business Banking Switzerland: Opening Corporate Accounts in a Post-CRS Era

Navigating KYC requirements, correspondent banking relationships, and multi-currency accounts for Swiss-domiciled companies.

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Crypto Finance Group: Deutsche Börse's Swiss Digital Asset Arm

Crypto Finance Group AG occupies a specific and strategically significant position in Switzerland’s digital asset …

Donovan Vanderbilt — Founder, The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG

Donovan Vanderbilt

Founder & Principal Analyst · The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG · Zurich, Switzerland

Donovan …

MME Legal: The Architects of Swiss Blockchain Law

There is arguably no law firm in the world that has shaped the legal architecture of a new asset class with the same …

Partners Group: Baar's Global Private Markets Powerhouse

Partners Group Holding AG is the most successful business to have emerged from Canton Zug’s corporate ecosystem in …


New Company Registrations
48,751
▲ 4.2% Target: 50,000
GmbH Formation Cost
CHF 3,200
▲ 1.5% Target: CHF 3,000
AG Min Capital
CHF 100K
— Stable Target: CHF 100K
Work Permit Processing
6-8 wks
▼ 12% Target: 4 wks

Crypto Finance Group: Deutsche Börse's Swiss Digital Asset Arm

Crypto Finance Group AG occupies a specific and strategically significant position in Switzerland’s digital asset ecosystem: it is the …

1 Mar 2026

Donovan Vanderbilt — Founder, The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG

Donovan Vanderbilt

Founder & Principal Analyst · The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG · Zurich, Switzerland

Donovan Vanderbilt established The Vanderbilt …

1 Mar 2026

MME Legal: The Architects of Swiss Blockchain Law

There is arguably no law firm in the world that has shaped the legal architecture of a new asset class with the same concentration of influence that …

1 Mar 2026

Partners Group: Baar's Global Private Markets Powerhouse

Partners Group Holding AG is the most successful business to have emerged from Canton Zug’s corporate ecosystem in the post-war period. Founded …

1 Mar 2026

Setting Up a Crypto Company in Zug: The Complete Formation Guide

Why Zug Remains the World’s Premier Crypto Jurisdiction

When founders evaluate where to incorporate a blockchain or crypto business, Canton Zug …

1 Mar 2026

Swiss Board of Directors (Verwaltungsrat): Structure, Powers and Obligations

The Verwaltungsrat (VR) is the board of directors of a Swiss Aktiengesellschaft (AG). It is the supreme governing body of …

1 Mar 2026