Banking Services

Open your Swiss business bank account

Virtual Office Zug connects your company with two trusted Swiss banking partners — UBS and Valiant Bank — in the Canton of Zug. Guided process, no surprises.

Swiss banking partners
UBS & Valiant Bank — trusted institutions

1–6 weeks to account opening

Full document preparation included

Swiss credibility

A Swiss IBAN signals stability and trustworthiness to clients, suppliers and partners worldwide.

Legal requirement

Swiss law requires companies to have a local business account for payroll, VAT and corporate tax payments.

Swiss financial ecosystem

Direct access to Swiss payment infrastructure, e-banking and financial services.

UBS
Holdings · crypto companies · international structures · high-volume transactions
English · German · French
2 to 6 weeks
Swiss registered address requiredDirector preferred
Valiant Bank
SMEs · consultants · freelancers · GmbH structures
German · English
1 to 3 weeks
Swiss registered address required
Revolut Business
Startups · e-commerce · international payments · freelancers
English · French · German · 20+ languages
1 to 5 business days
100% online · no branch visitIBAN after bank approval

Introduction to UBS or Valiant Bank based on your company profile

Preparation of your bank account application file

Document checklist tailored to your structure

Coordination between you and the bank

Follow-up until account opening confirmed

  • Valid passport of all directors and shareholders
  • Proof of address (less than 3 months)
  • Swiss commercial register extract (if company incorporated)
  • Company articles of association
  • Business plan or activity description
  • Source of funds declaration

  • Active Swiss domiciliation address (VOZ setup fee CHF 59) — get yours
  • Swiss resident director if required by the bank — learn more
  • Clean compliance profile (no sanctions, no high-risk activities) — compliance page
  • Minimum deposit may be required depending on the bank

Submit your request

Fill in our online form. We review your profile within 1 business day.

Bank selection

VOZ selects the most suitable banking partner for your structure and needs.

Introduction

Warm introduction to the bank's team. You complete their official onboarding.

Account opened

Receive your Swiss IBAN and activate your Swiss business banking.

Yes — non-residents can open a Swiss business bank account if their company is legally domiciled in Switzerland and meets the bank's KYC requirements.
Yes — all Swiss banks require a valid Swiss registered address for the company before opening a business account.
It depends on your profile. UBS is better suited for international structures and holdings. Valiant is ideal for SMEs and local business activity. VOZ helps you choose the right one.
Between 1 and 6 weeks depending on the bank and the complexity of your structure. Valiant is generally faster than UBS.
UBS typically requires at least one Swiss-based signatory. Valiant is more flexible. VOZ can connect you with a Swiss resident director if needed.
Some banks require a minimum deposit. This varies by bank and company profile. VOZ will inform you of exact requirements once your profile is reviewed.
Yes — Zug's Crypto Valley has established banking relationships for blockchain companies. UBS and certain cantonal banks have experience with crypto-related structures. See our Crypto Valley page.
The introduction service is included as part of your VOZ onboarding. A coordination fee may apply depending on the complexity of your file. Contact us for details.

Banking support notary offer — UBS Banking support notary offer — conditions apply (UBS + Helvetia) UBS Banking Partnership

Create your Swiss company
notary offer with business account opening support

Notary fees offered when you open a business account with UBS (subject to UBS's acceptance). The VOZ setup fee is CHF 149. Share capital and official fees are charged separately.

What's included

Notary fees (SA or GmbH) — Subject to eligibility and UBS account opening
Partner offer
UBS professional account
Free year 1
UBS capital deposit account
Free
UBS prepaid credit card
Free year 1
Helvetia insurance consultation
Free

Notary fees are offered when you open a business account with UBS with the support of our partners (subject to UBS's acceptance) and attend a free consultation with Helvetia presenting business insurance offers. Share capital and official fees are charged separately.

Normal cost
Banking support notary offer conditions apply
typical Swiss GmbH formation
Your price
CHF 149
notary offer under conditions
company formation
VOZ company setup fee CHF 149
Notary fees CHF 0
UBS account (year 1) Free
Total to start CHF 149
Start now for CHF 149 →