Open a GmbH in Switzerland —
Canton Zug, 100% Remote

The GmbH is Switzerland's most popular legal form for SMEs and international entrepreneurs. Virtual Office Zug guides you through the complete GmbH formation in Canton Zug — from name check to commercial register entry. CHF 149 setup fee. Notary offer under conditions available (UBS account opening + free Helvetia consultation required). Signed by email. No travel required. Registered in approximately 3 weeks.

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CHF 149VOZ setup fee
CHF 20,000Min. share capital
Approx. 3 weeksRegistration time
~11.9%Zug effective tax
GmbH Overview

Swiss GmbH — key facts for international entrepreneurs

The GmbH (Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) is Switzerland's most popular legal form for SMEs, holding structures and international companies.

Limited liability

Shareholders are liable only up to their share capital contribution. Personal assets are fully protected. Minimum capital: CHF 20,000 fully paid in at incorporation.

Flexible ownership

Minimum 1 shareholder — maximum unlimited. Shareholders can be individuals or legal entities of any nationality. No Swiss residency required for shareholders.

Low Canton Zug tax rate

Effective combined corporate tax rate of approximately 11.9% in Canton Zug — among the lowest in Switzerland and the world. Federal rate 8.5% + cantonal 3.4%.

Ideal for foreign founders

Non-residents can own 100% of a Swiss GmbH in Canton Zug. A Swiss-resident director is required by law — Virtual Office Zug provides this service at CHF 249 setup + CHF 3,000/year.

Fast registration

From signed mandate to commercial register publication: approximately 3 weeks. The entire process is handled remotely — no travel to Switzerland required.

Professional credibility

A Swiss GmbH in Canton Zug signals stability and credibility internationally. Accepted by Swiss banks, EU partners and global clients as a serious legal entity.

Not sure if GmbH or AG is right for you? GmbH requires CHF 20,000 · AG requires CHF 100,000. GmbH is more flexible for SMEs · AG is preferred for holding structures and companies with investors.
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Exclusive Offer

GmbH setup service from CHF 149 (service fee)

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.

  • Notary fees: subject to banking support eligibility
  • UBS professional account: free first year
  • Capital deposit account: free
  • UBS prepaid credit card: free first year
  • Free insurance consultation with Helvetia


Start my GmbH — CHF 149 setup

Your GmbH cost with UBS offer

VOZ Setup Fee
CHF 149Mandatory
Notary fees
Partner offerCovered by UBS notary offer under conditions
Commercial Register fee
CHF 600Government fee
UBS account opening
Partner offerFree first year
Share capital deposit
CHF 20,000Released post-registration
Fees total (excl. capital) CHF 749

Share capital of CHF 20,000 is yours — released and available for operations after registration.

The Process

Complete GmbH formation — 10 steps, 100% remote, approx. 3 weeks

From payment to registered GmbH — no travel to Switzerland required at any stage.

100% remote process. No travel to Switzerland required. All documents are signed electronically by email. Notary coordination is handled entirely online.
1

Pay your VOZ Company Setup fee — CHF 149

Instant dashboard access after payment. The setup fee covers coordination, name check guidance and access to our certified notary partner's platform.

Instant
2

Access your dashboard and notary platform

From your VOZ client dashboard, follow the secure link to our certified notary partner's online platform. All steps from here are coordinated through their secure system.

Day 1
3

Enter your company data online

Takes approximately 15 minutes. Choose your company name, business purpose, shareholders and directors. Select your banking partner and optionally activate the UBS notary offer with business account opening support (subject to UBS's acceptance).

Select your banking partner
~15 minutes
4

Notary reviews your submission

Your certified notary partner reviews the submission and contacts you. All incorporation documents are sent to your email for review.

Day 2
5

Receive your GmbH capital deposit account

UBS or Valiant opens a dedicated consignation account for your GmbH incorporation. This is a temporary account used exclusively for the share capital deposit.

Days 2-3
6

Deposit your share capital

Transfer a minimum of CHF 20,000 to your capital deposit account. Wire transfer from anywhere in the world.

CHF 20,000 minimum · fully paid in · released after registration · becomes company working capital
Days 3-5
7

Sign your articles of association by email

Your incorporation documents arrive in your email. Sign electronically from anywhere in the world. No travel to Switzerland. No physical documents to print or post. 100% remote.

Electronic signature by email · No travel required · Sign from anywhere
Days 5-7
8

Bank issues capital deposit certificate

Your bank issues the official attestation de dépôt confirming receipt of your share capital to the notary. This is the key document for commercial register submission.

Days 7-10
9

Notary submits registration request

The notary transmits the réquisition d'inscription to the Swiss Commercial Register of Canton Zug with all required documents and notarized signatures.

Days 10-12
10

Your GmbH is published in the Commercial Register

Your GmbH is officially registered and published in ZEFIX. Your share capital is released and available for business operations. Your company is live.

GmbH registered in ZEFIX  ·  Share capital released  ·  Company can operate  ·  Bank account active
~Week 3
Total: approx. 3 weeks from payment to registered GmbH (subject to authorities) · 100% remote · no travel
Cost Breakdown

Full GmbH formation cost — transparent and complete

With UBS notary offer under conditions Recommended
VOZ Setup FeeCHF 149
Notary feesSubject to banking support eligibility
Commercial Register feeCHF 600
UBS account (year 1)CHF 0 — Free first year
Capital deposit accountCHF 0 — Free
Share capitalCHF 20,000
Fees total (excl. capital) CHF 749
Without UBS offer Standard
VOZ Setup FeeCHF 149
Notary feesCHF 2,500–3,800
Commercial Register feeCHF 600
Bank account openingCHF 0–500
Share capitalCHF 20,000
Fees total (excl. capital) CHF 3,249–5,049

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Share capital of CHF 20,000 is NOT a cost — it is your company's working capital, released after registration and fully available for business operations.
Requirements

What you need to form a Swiss GmbH in Canton Zug

Shareholders

Minimum 1, no maximum. Any nationality. Individuals or legal entities. No Swiss residency required for shareholders. 100% foreign ownership permitted.

Swiss resident director

At least one managing director must be domiciled in Switzerland. Virtual Office Zug provides this via our Swiss Resident Director service — CHF 249 setup + CHF 3,000/year.

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Swiss domiciliation address

A Swiss address is required at registration. Our Pack Premium domiciliation in Baar, Cham or Steinhausen provides a registered-office address in Canton Zug.

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Required documents

Passport copies of all shareholders and directors. Proof of address. Company purpose statement. All submitted digitally — no apostille required for remote formation.

Company purpose (Zweck)

A clear statement of your business activity is required by the commercial register. Our Company Setup Assistant includes a professional purpose generator in EN, DE and FR.

Share register

GmbH shares are registered (not bearer). A shareholders register must be maintained. Our notary partner provides guidance on ongoing corporate governance obligations.

GmbH vs AG

Should you form a GmbH or an AG in Switzerland?

GmbHAG
Min. share capitalCHF 20,000CHF 100,000
Shareholders1+1+
Swiss director requiredYesYes
Shares tradeableLimitedYes — freely transferable
Shareholder anonymityShareholders publicCan be anonymous
Ideal forSMEs · startups · consulting · holdingHoldings · investors · stock issuance
VOZ setup feeCHF 149CHF 149
Notary fees (with UBS)Partner offerPartner offer

Choose GmbH if…

  • You are starting a consulting or service business
  • Share capital of CHF 20,000 is preferable
  • You have 1-3 shareholders
  • Simpler governance structure is preferred

Choose AG if…

  • You plan to raise investment or issue shares
  • Shareholder anonymity is important
  • You are building a holding structure
  • You expect multiple investors

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Complete Your Setup

Everything your Swiss GmbH needs — from Virtual Office Zug

Swiss address

CHF 99/month — billed annually, no setup fee
Billed quarterly or annually

Required for GmbH registration. Pack Premium in Baar, Cham or Steinhausen.

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Swiss resident director

CHF 249 setup + CHF 3,000/yr

Legally required for non-resident founders. Licensed fiduciary. 5-day compliance.

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Swiss bank account

Free introduction

UBS or Valiant. Notary offer under conditions (UBS account opening + free Helvetia consultation). Remote account opening.

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Swiss accounting

CHF 350/month

12h included · bookkeeping · VAT · annual report. CHF 180/h extra.

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Frequently asked questions — Swiss GmbH formation in Canton Zug

Yes — the entire GmbH formation process is 100% remote. All documents are signed electronically by email. No travel to Switzerland is required at any stage. Virtual Office Zug and our notary partner coordinate everything online.
With the UBS notary offer with business account opening support: VOZ setup CHF 149 + Commercial Register fee CHF 600 = CHF 749 in fees (subject to UBS's acceptance). Share capital and official fees are charged separately where applicable.
CHF 20,000 fully paid in at the time of incorporation. This capital is deposited in a dedicated consignation account and released to your company after registration. It becomes your working capital.
Yes — Swiss law (Art. 814 OR) requires at least one managing director to be domiciled in Switzerland. Virtual Office Zug provides this through our Swiss Resident Director service at CHF 249 setup + CHF 3,000/year.
Approximately 3 weeks from payment to commercial register publication. The timeline is: notary review + capital deposit (3-5 days) + document signing (2-3 days) + bank certificate (3-5 days) + register submission (2-3 days) + publication (~2 weeks).
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.
Yes — a Swiss domiciliation address is required at the time of commercial register submission. Our Domiciliation Pack Premium (CHF 59 setup, then CHF 99/month billed quarterly or annually) provides a Canton Zug address accepted by the cantonal commercial register.
Yes — both UBS and Valiant Bank offer remote account opening for Swiss GmbH companies. The capital deposit account is part of the formation process. The operational account follows after registration.
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CHF 149 VOZ setup · notary offer under conditions (UBS account opening + free Helvetia consultation) · 100% remote · about 3 weeks

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