Switzerland
A flexible legal structure under Swiss law requiring zero mandatory upfront capital. By choosing to formally register it in the Swiss Commercial Register, your organization secures the trusted prestige of a Swiss entity, an official federal business ID, and the formal corporate status needed to clear bank compliance and sign global contracts.
Key Benefits
Gain the instant credibility and global trust that comes with operating an official entity registered in Switzerland.
Benefit from a low 4–10% base corporate tax rate, completely tax-free membership dues, or a 0% tax rate if recognized as a charity.
Unlike a Swiss LLC or Corporation, an association can be formed and registered without locking up tens of thousands of dollars in a bank account.
Voluntary registration in the official Commercial Register provides the formal federal business ID (UID) required to easily clear banking compliance and sign major global contracts.
Enjoy a governance structure that can be easily customized in your bylaws to fit modern decentralized networks, tech platforms, or global non-profits.
Tax Overview
Corporate Tax
Depends on Canton and city but exemptions exist for charities
Membership Fees
Membership Fees are excluded from taxable income entirely.
Capital/Wealth Tax
Tax free allowances exist for the first 50,00-100,00CHF in some cantons.
Formation Process
This initial phase involves the custom drafting of the Association’s Articles of Association (Statuten) and internal bylaws. We focus on defining the association's specific operational purpose and member structure to ensure a compliant foundation. During this time, we also secure your designated Swiss-resident agent and integrate any mandatory local signatories into the filing package.
During this stage, the association's founding minutes are formally executed, and all required constitutional documents undergo mandatory signature certification. Our team coordinates directly with the appointed Swiss-resident representatives to finalize the corporate governance framework and verify compliance credentials for the upcoming submission.
The finalized file package is officially submitted to the Swiss Federal Commercial Register (Handelsregister). The cantonal authorities conduct their formal compliance review, register the legal entity for public record, and issue your official Swiss Business Identification Number (UID), marking the association fully active.
Pricing
Formation Package
$4,030
Annual Maintenance
$4,745/year
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The Swiss Association (Verein) is a highly versatile corporate vehicle chosen by international founders who require an entity with radical structural flexibility. Unlike traditional corporations or LLCs, it allows organizations to establish a compliant legal structure without the burden of mandatory locked-up share capital.
While an association can operate privately, choosing to formally register it in the Swiss Federal Commercial Register (Handelsregister) grants the entity full public transparency and an official federal business ID (UID). This formal registry status provides the necessary corporate substance to clear strict banking compliance, secure treasury assets, and execute global contracts. With highly favorable tax frameworks—including a 4–10% base rate and complete 0% tax exemptions for recognized charities—a registered Swiss association serves as a practical, compliant vehicle for modern digital networks, non-profits, and cross-border platforms.
Formation of a Association (Switzerland) in Switzerland typically takes 2-3 weeks once KYC documents have been submitted and verified.
The formation package starts at $4,030. Annual maintenance is $4,745/year. All-inclusive — no hidden fees.
Switzerland applies the following taxes to this entity type: Corporate Tax: 4%-10% (Depends on Canton and city but exemptions exist for charities). Membership Fees: 0% (Membership Fees are excluded from taxable income entirely.). Capital/Wealth Tax: .01-0.1% varying by Canton (Tax free allowances exist for the first 50,00-100,00CHF in some cantons.).
The package includes: Legal Setup & Filing, Commercial Registry Fees.
Form your Association (Switzerland) in Switzerland and have your entity ready in 2-3 weeks.
Nephos Global is a private facilitation platform, not a government agency or law firm. Information is general only (not legal/tax advice). Filings are completed by regulated third-party partners. Terms.