Europe
Family offices and wealth management, Switzerland
100+ DTAs and the densest private banking infrastructure in the world. Cantonal tax competition keeps effective rates low for holding structures (Zug, Schwyz). Federal level political and currency stability.
100+ DTAsZug/SchwyzCHF stability
Start setup {placement} 4 min · no card required
Corp tax
14.9%
Fastest setup
4 weeks
Tax treaties
100
Region
Europe
What you'll need
- Resident director required
- Local registered office required
- Economic-substance test applies
- Minimum capital: CHF 20,000
- Administrative language: German
- Legal system: Civil law
Tax and treaty profile
- Corporate tax 14.9%
- Effective rate ~11%
- Tax treaties 100
- VAT rate 8.1%
- Withholding on dividends 35%
Key treaty partners
USAUKGermanyFranceItalyNetherlands
Banking and payments
- Banking takes 2 to 4 weeks with KYC
- Stripe supported
- Wise supported
- Crypto banking available
- EMI license framework available
Considerations
If incorporation cost is a binding constraint
Swiss setup is premium priced. Notary fees, capital deposits, and ongoing fiduciary costs add up. For lighter cost structures:
Premium feesCHF 100K (AG)Notary required