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.
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%Federal 8.5% + Cantonal ~2.7% + Municipal (Baar) Combined effective rate 2025 |
~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 |
| Notary Costs | Lower | Higher | Higher | Moderate |
Effective tax rates are approximate 2025 figures including federal, cantonal and communal taxes. Individual circumstances may vary.
We cover all 26 Swiss cantons. Here’s why most clients choose Zug.
Swiss law allows domiciliation in any canton. The decision is purely financial — your canton determines your tax rate for the life of your company.
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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 for business use.
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 KYC-verified domiciliary agent. Our address is accepted by Swiss banks as a registered business address.
“Any person who, by way of business, provides a domicile address or other premises to persons, companies, or institutions, or holds office as a director of a company...”
Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (AMLA), Art. 119
AMLA Art. 119 Compliance
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How Swiss Domiciliation Works
100% online. No trip to Switzerland. Activation after identity and AML (KYC) verification.
Subscribe Online
Choose your address and complete your subscription 100% online. All our Swiss addresses are accepted as registered business addresses and are compatible with Swiss banking requirements. No notary, no paperwork, no travel.
Receive Your Contract
Provide your identity documents via our secure online portal. Your fiduciary-signed domiciliation contract is issued and delivered to your inbox within minutes — in full compliance with AMLA Art. 119. No waiting, no back-and-forth.
Address Activated after Verification
Once your contract is signed and KYC documents verified, your Swiss address is activated. Accepted by banks and commercial register authorities. Your mail is scanned and delivered to your app.
From CHF 59/month · 100% online · Activation after KYC verification
What domiciliation looks like day to day
Behind the legal definition, domiciliation is simple. Here is what actually happens when you domicile with VOZ.
Monday morning. A letter from the Steuerverwaltung.
A registered letter arrives at Baarerstrasse 135 from the Zug cantonal tax authority. Our team scans it within hours and sends you a PDF by email with a priority flag. You read it from Singapore before the Swiss business day ends.
UBS requests your domiciliation confirmation.
You are applying for a corporate account at UBS Zug. The compliance officer requests a domiciliation confirmation. You download it from your VOZ portal — it is already signed by our fiduciary. UBS accepts it without additional documentation.
Annual renewal. Zero effort on your side.
Each January, we proactively renew your beneficial owner declaration as required by AMLA Art. 119. You receive an email, confirm your details online, and we handle the rest. No trips to Switzerland. No notary. No surprises.
Address active in minutes · no travel required
Founders who chose VOZ for their Swiss domiciliation
“I domiciled three entities with VOZ — a holding AG, an operating GmbH, and a foundation. The AMLA compliance process was thorough but fast. All three addresses were active within 48 hours. Having one provider for all three simplifies everything.”
“I chose Zug specifically after comparing the tax rates. The Zug rate made the choice obvious.”
“The AMLA Art. 119 compliance was the deciding factor. My bank specifically asked whether our domiciliary agent was KYC-verified. VOZ provided the documentation that confirmed it — UBS was satisfied immediately.”
CHF 59 setup fee on quarterly plans · 30-day guarantee
KYC-verified Swiss domiciliation
Annual: CHF 708 · no setup fee
- Official Zug registered address
- AMLA Art. 119 compliant
- KYC verification included
- Mail delivered to your app
- Fiduciary-signed confirmation
- 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Annual: CHF 1,188 · no setup fee
- Clean address — no C/O mention
- AMLA Art. 119 compliant
- KYC verification included
- Annual beneficial owner renewal
- Mail delivered to your app
- Fiduciary-signed confirmation
- Swiss banking documentation
- 10-year KYC record retention
- 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Need domiciliation in another canton? Contact us — we cover all 26 Swiss cantons.
Your address is just the beginning.
Your Swiss address comes with Vault, Docs and AI Assistant included — and you can add Swiss Director and banking services in one click.
Vault + Docs + AI — included with every domiciliation.
Included: 20 GB · 10 docs/mo · 100 AI questions/mo
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Domicile Your Swiss Company in Zug
The lowest tax rate in Switzerland. The world’s largest crypto ecosystem. AMLA Art. 119 compliant. Fast address activation after verification.
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Virtual Office Zug is a domiciliation service operated by Virtual Office Zug GmbH. Services include postal address, mail handling, and document management. Virtual Office Zug does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. All services are subject to successful identity and AML (KYC) verification. Clients are responsible for compliance with applicable Swiss and international regulations, including FATF/AMLA requirements. Prices shown exclude VAT where applicable. Annual pricing applies on a 12-month minimum term.
