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 |
| Register Processing | Fast | Fast | Moderate | Moderate |
| 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.
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 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.
“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
How Swiss Domiciliation Works
Three steps from checkout to your official Zug cantonal certificate. 100% remote, no notary trips.
Choose Your VOZ Plan
Select a domiciliation package. Our Zug address (Baarerstrasse 135, 6300 Zug) is used in your articles of association and the commercial register entry. Checkout takes under 3 minutes.
Complete KYC Verification
Provide identity documents for all beneficial owners via our secure portal. We verify and onboard you within 48 business hours in full compliance with AMLA Art. 119. You receive your fiduciary-signed domiciliation certificate.
Register Your Company
Submit your articles of association to a notary with our address. The notary registers with the Zug cantonal commercial register. 5–10 business days to official CHE number. The entire process is 100% remote.
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 certificate.
You are applying for a corporate account at UBS Zug. The compliance officer requests a domiciliation certificate. 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.
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 CHF 9,200 annual saving versus a Zurich address covered my domiciliation cost for 12 years. The choice was obvious.”
“The AMLA Art. 119 compliance was the deciding factor. My bank specifically asked whether our domiciliary agent was AMLA-compliant. VOZ provided the documentation that confirmed it — UBS was satisfied immediately.”
AMLA-compliant Swiss domiciliation
- Official Zug registered address
- AMLA Art. 119 compliant
- KYC verification included
- Annual beneficial owner renewal
- Mail scanning within 24h
- Fiduciary-signed certificate
- Handelsregister compatible
- 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.
Bundle your domiciliation with director services, company formation, and Swiss banking into one seamless package.
Swiss Domiciliation FAQ
Domicile Your Swiss Company in Zug
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