Business Address
in Switzerland
Swiss law requires every company to have a registered business address in Switzerland recorded in the Handelsregister. Our Zug address satisfies this mandatory requirement — and positions your company in Switzerland’s lowest-tax canton.
Why a Swiss Business Address Is Mandatory
The Swiss Code of Obligations (OR) Art. 117 requires every company to have a domicile address in Switzerland. This address must appear in the commercial register (CHRB) and is used for all official correspondence — courts, tax authorities, and regulators.
Commercial Register (CHRB)
Your address appears in the public commercial register (Handelsregister), visible to any person searching ZEFIX. This is the primary reference for your company's legal identity in Switzerland.
Official Correspondence
All correspondence from Swiss courts, cantonal authorities, the Steuerverwaltung, and FINMA is addressed to your registered address. Missing critical correspondence can have serious legal consequences.
Tax Domicile — Canton Zug
Your Zug address makes your company tax-resident in Switzerland's lowest-tax canton (~11.9% effective rate). This determines which cantonal tax authority has jurisdiction.
Bank Account Opening
Swiss banks require a commercial register extract showing a Swiss address before opening a corporate account. Without a valid address, corporate banking in Switzerland is impossible.
VAT / MWST Registration
Swiss VAT registration with the ESTV requires a verifiable Swiss business address. Our address is accepted for VAT registration purposes without additional documentation.
Treaty Benefits (96 Treaties)
A genuine Swiss registered address is a prerequisite for claiming benefits under Switzerland's 96 double taxation treaties. A foreign address cannot support a Swiss treaty residency claim.
“Every legal entity registered in the commercial register must maintain a domicile address in Switzerland. This address must be a physical location at which the company can effectively be reached.”
OR Art. 117 — Swiss Code of Obligations (Obligationenrecht)
Your address determines your tax canton. Choose wisely.
Every Swiss company pays cantonal tax in the canton where it is registered. Choosing Zug over Zurich or Geneva is a permanent tax decision.
| Canton | Effective Corp. Tax | Virtual Office Cost | Crypto Hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zug Your choice | ~11.9% | Low | World #1 |
| Zurich | ~19.7% | High | Growing |
| Geneva | ~13.99% | Very High | Finance only |
| Vaud | ~13.8% | Medium | Limited |
| Basel | ~13% | Medium | Pharma focus |
Effective rates = federal + cantonal + municipal 2025. Choosing Zug vs Zurich saves ~CHF 8,000/year on CHF 100,000 of taxable profit.
Four situations where you need a Swiss address today
You’re setting up a Swiss GmbH or AG
Swiss law requires your address before the notary can prepare the articles of association. Our Zug address is live in 48 hours — ready for your commercial register filing.
Open a GmbH →UBS or Valiant asked for a Swiss address
Swiss banks require a commercial register extract showing a Swiss address. Without it, corporate banking is impossible. Our fiduciary certificate is accepted on first submission.
Swiss Bank Account →You need Swiss MWST registration
The ESTV requires a verifiable Swiss business address for VAT registration. Our Zug address is accepted for MWST purposes. VAT number typically issued within 10 business days.
Get Your Address →You need to claim Swiss tax treaty benefits
A genuine Swiss registered address is a prerequisite for claiming benefits under Switzerland’s 96 treaties. Withholding tax recovery from Germany, France, the US and 93 other countries depends on your Swiss address.
Learn about Holding →Founders who got their Swiss address with VOZ
“I needed a Swiss address before my notary could file the GmbH incorporation papers. I had been told by two providers it would take 5–7 days. VOZ had the domiciliation agreement in my inbox within hours. The notary accepted it immediately — no questions, no additional documents. We filed that same week.”
“UBS asked for our Swiss address as the first step in the account opening. I had tried with two other banks before — both asked for documents I couldn’t provide with my previous setup. The VOZ domiciliation certificate was accepted on the first submission. Account opened three weeks later. The address paid for itself on day one.”
“I moved my company from Zurich to Zug specifically for the tax rate. The saving is CHF 11,000 per year at my current profit level. I had been in Zurich for three years without realising what it was costing me. VOZ handled everything — the documentation, the register update, the new domiciliation agreement. The payback on the migration cost was four months.”
How It Works
Choose a Plan & Sign Up
Select your VOZ address plan. You receive a formal domiciliation agreement that you attach to your articles of association.
Complete KYC Verification
Submit identity documents for all beneficial owners. Our AMLA-compliant process completes within 2–3 business days.
Use Your Address for Registration
Provide our Zug address to your notary for the articles of association. The notary submits to the cantonal commercial register. Your address is live from day one.
Get your Swiss address today
No hidden fees. Cancel anytime with 30 days notice.
- Official Zug registered address
- Baarerstrasse 135, 6300 Zug
- Mail scanning within 24h
- Mail forwarded as PDF by email
- Fiduciary-signed domiciliation certificate
- CHRB / Handelsregister compatible
- Swiss banking documentation
- VAT registration accepted
- Treaty benefits support
- 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Your address is just the beginning.
Registered address + mail scanning + client portal + VAT invoice.
Learn more →Everything in Essential + phone forwarding + priority support + quarterly compliance report.
Learn more →Everything in Pro + licensed Swiss director + board minutes + annual renewal included.
Learn more →Swiss Business Address FAQ
Get Your Swiss Business Address in 48 Hours
Activate your Zug address online. Receive your domiciliation agreement the same day. Register your company immediately.
30-day guarantee · CHF 59 setup · cancel anytime
