Switzerland — All Cantons Covered

Company Domiciliation
in Switzerland

Domiciliation is the Swiss legal term for providing a registered address to a company. It is regulated under Art. 119 of the Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act. We cover all Swiss cantons — and explain why Zug consistently outperforms Geneva, Zurich, and Vaud on tax and cost.

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Canton Comparison

Zug vs Geneva vs Zurich vs Vaud

Switzerland has 26 cantons, each with its own tax rate. Here is why most international businesses domicile in Zug.

Factor Zug Zurich Geneva Vaud
Effective Corp. Tax ~11.9% ~21.1% ~13.99% ~13.79%
Domiciliation Cost Low High High Moderate
Crypto Ecosystem Excellent Good Moderate Limited
Banking Access Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
International Reputation Excellent Excellent Excellent Good
Register Processing Fast Fast Moderate Moderate
Notary Costs Lower Higher Higher Moderate

Effective tax rates are approximate 2024 figures including federal and cantonal/communal taxes. Individual circumstances may vary.

Legal Definition

What is Company Domiciliation in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, “domiciliation” is a regulated legal service defined under Art. 119 of the Federal Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA). It specifically refers to providing a registered address to a legal entity (company) for use in the commercial register or other official purposes.

Unlike in other countries where “registered address” is an informal concept, Swiss domiciliation is subject to strict regulation: the domiciliary agent must verify the identity of the beneficial owners (KYC), maintain records, and comply with reporting obligations.

Virtual Office Zug operates as a fully AMLA-compliant domiciliary agent. Our address is accepted by the Zug Cantonal Commercial Register (KGZG) for GmbH and AG registrations.

AMLA Art. 119 Compliance

Identity verification of all beneficial owners
Shareholder register maintenance
Annual renewal of beneficial owner declarations
Reporting obligations to FINMA if suspicious activity
Retention of KYC records for 10 years
Process

How Swiss Domiciliation Works

1

Choose Your VOZ Plan

Select a domiciliation package. Our Zug address is used in your articles of association and the commercial register entry.

2

Complete KYC

Provide identity documents for all beneficial owners. We verify and onboard you within 2-3 business days in full compliance with AMLA requirements.

3

Register Your Company

Submit your articles of association to a notary with our address. The notary registers with the cantonal commercial register. 5-10 business days to official entry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Swiss Domiciliation FAQ

Yes. Switzerland is a federal state, and companies can be registered in any of the 26 cantons. The cantonal commercial register (Handelsregister) for each canton handles registrations for companies domiciled in that canton. The tax consequences, however, differ substantially between cantons — which is why most international holding structures choose Zug.
In Switzerland, “domiciliation” is the specific regulated legal concept (Art. 119 AMLA) covering provision of a registered address to a company. A “virtual office” is a broader commercial term encompassing address services, mail handling, phone answering, and meeting room access. Our service qualifies as regulated domiciliation and includes standard virtual office features.
Yes. The ESTV (Swiss Federal Tax Administration) accepts a domiciliation address for VAT registration purposes. Swiss VAT registration is required when annual revenue from Swiss-sourced supplies exceeds CHF 100,000. Below this threshold, optional registration is possible.
All correspondence addressed to your company at our Zug address is received, logged, and scanned within 24 hours. You receive digital copies by email. Physical forwarding worldwide is available on request at courier cost. Registered mail and official government correspondence receives priority handling.
AMLA-Compliant Domiciliation

Domicile Your Swiss Company in Zug

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