Open a Swiss Company
From Anywhere in the World
You don’t need to live in Switzerland to own a Swiss company. But Swiss law requires at least one locally-resident director. VOZ solves both: a registered Zug address and a qualified Swiss director — so you can incorporate fully remotely.
Swiss Law Requires a Resident Director
Art. 718 CO (Swiss Code of Obligations): At least one member of the board of directors of a Swiss AG, or one manager of a GmbH, who is authorised to represent the company, must be domiciled in Switzerland.
This single requirement blocks thousands of international entrepreneurs every year. You have the capital, the business plan, and the motivation — but you cannot satisfy a rule that requires physical residence in a country where you do not live.
VOZ provides a qualified Swiss-resident director based in Zug who satisfies this legal requirement on your behalf, with clear governance agreements that protect your interests and maintain your control of the company.
Everything You Need, Remotely
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Registered Zug AddressCommercial-register grade address for your Handelsregister entry.
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Swiss-Resident DirectorA qualified Zug-based director who satisfies Art. 718 CO. You retain full ownership.
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Remote Signing CapabilityIncorporation documents handled via apostille or Swiss consulate attestation.
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Mail HandlingAll official correspondence received, scanned, and forwarded within 24 hours.
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Annual Compliance SupportGeneral meetings, register filings, and AML obligations managed on your behalf.
Three documents. Fully digital.
Everything is submitted through our secure portal. No in-person appointment, no courier, no notary visit before signing.
Certified Passport Copy
A notarised or apostilled copy of your current passport for all beneficial owners and directors. Most local notaries can certify this in under an hour.
Proof of Address
A recent utility bill or bank statement less than 3 months old, confirming your residential address. Any country, any language — we handle translation if needed.
Source of Funds Declaration
A brief explanation of where the share capital comes from. This is an AML requirement — not an audit. A one-page letter from you is sufficient for most cases.
How to Open a Swiss Company From Abroad
From your first click to the commercial register entry — 3 to 4 weeks, 100% remote.
Order Your VOZ Address
Select a plan on our pricing page. Your Zug registered address is activated within 48 hours. This is the address that will appear in the Handelsregister. You can use it immediately on commercial documents and proposals.
Complete KYC Online
Upload your identity documents through our secure portal. Passport, proof of address, source of funds declaration. Our AMLA-compliant verification is fully remote — no in-person appointment, no courier.
Notarisation via Swiss Consulate
The incorporation deed is prepared by a Swiss-affiliated notary. You sign it at the nearest Swiss embassy or consulate in your country — a 20-30 minute appointment. Alternatively, apostille through a local notary is accepted.
Commercial Register Entry
Upon notarisation, your company is submitted to the Zug Handelsregister. 5-10 business days later, you receive the official ZEFIX extract by email. Your Swiss company is operational.
Founders who opened their Swiss company
without ever landing in Switzerland
He signed the papers at the Swiss consulate on his lunch break.
Khalid had been trying to open a Swiss company for 8 months. Three different providers. Three different excuses about why it was complicated.
With VOZ, he uploaded his passport on a Tuesday. Thursday, his Zug address was live. Two weeks later, he had a 30-minute appointment at the Swiss consulate in Dubai. He signed the incorporation papers over his lunch break.
His Swiss AG was in the commercial register before the end of the month.
Eight months of frustration ended in three weeks. The consulate appointment was the hardest part — and it took half an hour.— K.A., Director · Dubai · AG, Zug
She needed a Swiss address for her fund. Her investors needed it by Friday.
Mei had a term sheet with a closing deadline. Her US investor required a Swiss-registered entity before wiring funds.
It was Monday morning in Singapore. She found VOZ, set up her address by Tuesday, completed KYC Wednesday. Her Swiss director was appointed. She sent her investor the commercial register entry on Friday afternoon.
The wire cleared the following week.
I genuinely thought it would take months. VOZ made it happen in a week.— M.L., Fund Manager · Singapore · AG, Zug
The Swiss address that opened every door in Europe.
Ricardo was building a B2B SaaS from Brazil. European enterprise clients kept asking where his company was registered. A Brazilian address was losing him deals.
He set up a Swiss GmbH in Zug. The next enterprise proposal he sent had a Swiss address. The procurement team did not ask a single question. The contract was signed within three weeks.
His close rate on European enterprise went from 20% to 60%.
My close rate on European enterprise went from 20% to 60% after the Swiss address. That is not an exaggeration.— R.C., SaaS Founder · Brazil · GmbH, Zug
40+ countries. One Swiss address.
"The Swiss director service removed the only obstacle I had to opening my company. Everything else was straightforward."
"I was in Thailand when I incorporated my Swiss AG. Never set foot in Switzerland. The process was entirely digital."
"My local notary in Germany handled the apostille. It cost €80 and took two days. That was the most complicated part."
"VOZ explained exactly what I needed to bring to the Swiss consulate in Abu Dhabi. The appointment was 20 minutes."
"Three years after incorporating, I got Swiss residency and became the sole director. VOZ made the director transition completely painless."
Everything you need to incorporate from abroad
- Official Zug registered address
- Mail scanning within 24h
- Fiduciary AMLA certificate
- Handelsregister compatible
- Client dashboard access
- Licensed Swiss resident director
- Art. 718 CO requirement satisfied
- Commercial Register entry
- Clear governance agreement
- You retain full ownership
- Full AG formation
- CHE number within 5 days
- Remote signing via consulate
- ZEFIX extract delivered
- UBS partnership — CHF 0 notary
Your address is just the beginning.
Registered address + mail scanning + client portal + VAT invoice.
Learn more →Everything in Essential + phone forwarding + priority support + quarterly compliance report.
Learn more →Everything in Pro + licensed Swiss director + board minutes + annual renewal included.
Learn more →Non-Resident Swiss Company FAQ
Your Swiss Company, Fully Remote
Address activated in 48 hours. Swiss director, KYC, and company formation support. Trusted by founders in 40+ countries.
30-day money-back guarantee · No Swiss residency required
