Switzerland — Open to All Nationalities

Swiss Company Address
for Foreigners

No Swiss residency required. No EU passport needed. Virtual Office Zug provides the registered address and resident director that allow any foreign national to own and operate a Swiss GmbH or AG — from anywhere in the world.

40+
Countries served
100%
Foreign ownership allowed
48h
Address activation
0
Restrictions on foreigners
We Help Founders From Every Continent

Address + Director:
The Complete Solution for Foreign Founders

Two pieces of Swiss law, solved in 48 hours. One address. One director. Full compliance — from Nairobi, Mumbai, New York, or wherever you are.

Registered Address

ZEFIX-listed Zug domicile. AMLA Art. 119 compliant. Accepted by all Swiss banks and the commercial register.

Swiss-Resident Director

Art. 718 CO compliant. Clear governance agreement. You keep 100% control. All nationalities accepted.

Remote KYC

Identity verification completed digitally. No visit to Switzerland. No physical presence required, ever.

Diverse team collaboration
By Nationality

EU vs Non-EU vs US Founders: What Changes?

Swiss law treats all nationalities equally for ownership. The differences are in banking, notarisation, and compliance steps.

Ownership
100% allowed — no restrictions
Director
Can become the Swiss director personally if they obtain Swiss residency. Not required upfront — VOZ director covers this from day one.
Banking
Generally straightforward. EU citizens pass KYC at UBS, Valiant, and most cantonal banks without complications.
Notarisation
Documents can be signed at any Swiss notary or via apostille with a local notary in your home country.
Ownership
100% allowed — no restrictions
Director
VOZ director required until Swiss residency is obtained. Clear governance agreement defines boundaries — you retain full business control.
Banking
More rigorous KYC process. Some nationalities face enhanced due diligence. We prepare the documentation package in advance.
Notarisation
Typically signed at a Swiss embassy or consulate in your home country, or via apostille with a local notary. Our partner notaries prepare all documents.
Ownership
100% allowed — FATCA reporting applies
Director
VOZ director required. US persons cannot be the sole Swiss-resident director without Swiss residency.
Banking
FATCA reporting obligation. Some Swiss banks are cautious with US-connected accounts. SEBA Bank, Neon Business and Wise Business are more accessible.
Notarisation
Signed at the Swiss consulate in the USA. Our partner notaries coordinate directly with the consulate to minimise delays.
A qualified US-Swiss tax advisor is recommended for US persons. FATCA is manageable paperwork — not a deal-breaker. We guide you through the additional documentation.
The Process

How Foreign Nationals Open a Swiss Company

Four steps. 3–4 weeks total. 100% remote — no visit to Switzerland required.

1

Order Address + Director

Choose a VOZ plan that includes our Swiss director service. Your domiciliation agreement is in your inbox within 24 hours — ready for your notary.

2

Complete Remote KYC

Upload passport and proof of address for all beneficial owners. Our AMLA-compliant process completes in 2–3 business days. No in-person visit required.

3

Notarise Documents Abroad

Sign the incorporation deed at a Swiss embassy, consulate, or via apostille with a local notary. Our partner notaries prepare everything in advance — you just sign.

4

Commercial Register Entry

Notary submits documents to the Zug register. Your company appears on ZEFIX in 5–10 business days. You receive your Handelsregisterauszug by email.

They Came From There

A Kenyan entrepreneur, a Mumbai consultant,
and a New York analyst. Three foreigners. One Swiss company each.

🇰🇪 Nairobi → Zug
Nairobi skyline

His Maltese company never opened a bank account.
His Swiss company did — in three weeks.

David had been running a logistics consulting practice from Nairobi for six years. His Maltese company — set up on the advice of an accountant — had never managed to open a proper bank account. Three rejections. Two years of workarounds.

On the advice of a founder friend in Singapore, he switched to a Swiss GmbH. VOZ handled the Zug address and the director. He signed the papers at the Swiss embassy in Nairobi on a Tuesday afternoon.

UBS approved his corporate account three weeks later. First wire in, he called his accountant and told him to close the Maltese company.

“Two years of banking headaches ended with one Swiss company. I wish I had done it in 2020.”
David O. — Logistics Consultant · Nairobi · GmbH, Canton Zug
🇮🇳 Mumbai → Zug
Mumbai

Her European clients kept asking where she was registered. The answer “India” was costing her deals.

Priya had built a UX research consultancy over four years. Her clients were German, Dutch and Swedish companies. Every procurement process triggered the same question: “Are you EU-registered?”

When she answered “India”, two clients moved on without explanation. A third told her directly: “Our policy is EU or Switzerland only.”

She set up her Swiss GmbH in Zug. The next proposal she submitted had a Swiss address, a Swiss IBAN, and a Swiss company registration. The Dutch client who had rejected her came back six months later and signed a retainer.

“Switzerland was not my plan. It became my plan when I understood what it meant to European clients.”
Priya S. — UX Research Lead · Mumbai · GmbH, Canton Zug
🇺🇸 New York → Zug
New York

He is American. He knew FATCA would complicate things. He did it anyway. It was worth it.

Marcus had read every article about FATCA and Swiss banking. He knew US persons were complicated for Swiss banks. He almost went with an LLC instead.

What changed his mind was a call with a Swiss private bank. They told him clearly: “FATCA is paperwork, not a problem. We open accounts for US persons with Swiss companies every week.”

VOZ guided him through the additional FATCA documentation. His UBS account application included a W-9 and a disclosure form. It was approved. He now invoices his US and European clients from the same Zug GmbH. FATCA compliance costs him one additional form a year.

“Everyone told me Americans can’t have Swiss accounts. Everyone was wrong. You just need to know how to do it properly.”
Marcus T. — Finance Consultant · New York · GmbH, Canton Zug
Where Our Clients Come From

40+ countries. One Zug address each.

🇺🇸 USA 🇬🇧 UK 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇳 China 🇯🇵 Japan 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇳🇬 Nigeria 🇲🇦 Morocco 🇦🇪 UAE 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇮🇱 Israel 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇵🇱 Poland 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇷🇴 Romania 🇭🇰 Hong Kong 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇨🇦 Canada 🇳🇿 New Zealand 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain

No matter where you come from, your Swiss company can be in Zug tomorrow.

Client Voices

Foreign founders who chose VOZ

“I am Nigerian. I expected the KYC to be painful. It was not. VOZ guided me through every document without making me feel like a compliance problem.”

“As a Chinese national, I was not sure Swiss banks would accept my company. They did. The Swiss director made the difference.”

“I am Brazilian and I speak no German. Every communication with VOZ was in English. The process was clear, professional, and faster than I expected.”

“My Indian passport meant extra KYC steps at the bank. VOZ warned me in advance and prepared the additional documents. No surprises. Account opened.”

“I am Ukrainian. I needed a stable jurisdiction that would not be affected by geopolitics. Switzerland was obvious. VOZ made it possible in three weeks.”

“I set up companies in Singapore and Estonia before. Switzerland is more expensive but in a different league for credibility. My European clients noticed immediately. VOZ handled everything in 18 days.”

Transparent Pricing

Everything a foreign founder needs

Domiciliation
CHF 99/month
+ CHF 59 one-time setup
  • Official Zug registered address
  • Mail scanning within 24h
  • Fiduciary certificate
  • AMLA Art. 119 compliant
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Required for Foreigners
Swiss Director
CHF 3,000/year
Billed annually by fiduciary
  • Licensed Swiss resident director
  • Art. 718 CO compliant
  • Clear governance agreement
  • You retain 100% control
  • All nationalities accepted
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Full Formation
CHF 149 setup
+ share capital + CHF 0 notary
  • GmbH: CHF 20,000 share capital
  • AG: CHF 100,000 share capital
  • Remote signing via embassy
  • CHE number within 5 days
  • ZEFIX entry by email
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Complete Your Swiss Setup

Your address is just the beginning.

VOZ Essential
CHF 29/month

Address + mail scanning + client portal + VAT invoice.

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Most Popular
VOZ Pro Suite
CHF 109/month

Everything in Essential + phone forwarding + priority support + quarterly compliance report.

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VOZ Business Suite
CHF 149/month

Everything in Pro + licensed Swiss director + board minutes + annual renewal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Swiss Company for Foreigners FAQ

No. Swiss law places no restrictions on foreign nationals owning a Swiss GmbH or AG. You can own 100% of the shares regardless of your nationality or country of residence. The only requirement is that at least one director must be resident in Switzerland with individual signing authority — which our Swiss Director service provides.
US persons face additional compliance requirements due to FATCA. Swiss banks are required to report US-connected accounts to the IRS. This does not prevent a US person from owning a Swiss company — but it means more rigorous KYC at the banking stage. Some Swiss banks may decline US-connected accounts. SEBA Bank, Neon Business and Wise Business are generally more accessible. A qualified US-Swiss tax advisor is recommended for US persons.
Yes. You can be a board member of your Swiss company regardless of nationality. However, Swiss law requires at least one board member to be resident in Switzerland with individual signing authority. You can be a board member alongside our Swiss director — giving you formal governance rights while satisfying the residency requirement.
Yes. A clear governance agreement defines the VOZ director’s role as administrative only — satisfying the legal residency requirement. You retain full control over business decisions, bank accounts, and company strategy. The director cannot dispose of assets, enter contracts, or make decisions without your written authorization. Many clients also join the board themselves for additional oversight.
Both EU and non-EU founders can own 100% of a Swiss company. The main differences are in banking (EU citizens generally face easier KYC) and notarisation (non-EU founders typically sign at a Swiss embassy or consulate in their home country). Both groups require a Swiss-resident director. Non-EU founders from certain countries may face more rigorous KYC at the banking stage.
Yes. A Swiss-registered company with a Zug address and a Swiss-resident director is eligible for corporate banking at UBS, Valiant, and other Swiss banks. Through our UBS partnership, we provide guided account opening support. Neon Business and Wise Business are also accessible to foreign-owned Swiss companies.
Your registered Zug address activates within 48 hours. KYC verification: 2–3 business days. Notarisation at Swiss embassy or via apostille: 1–2 weeks depending on your country. Commercial register entry: 5–10 business days. Total process: 3–4 weeks from start to finish. The entire process is 100% remote — no visit to Switzerland required.
Yes. If you obtain Swiss residency, you can become the sole director of your own company. The transition requires a board resolution, a register update (5–10 business days), and termination of the director agreement. There are no penalties for the change. Many of our foreign clients eventually move to Switzerland and take full control.
Open to All Nationalities

Your Swiss Company,
Open to All Nationalities

Address + Swiss director + remote KYC. Serving founders from 40+ countries. No Swiss visit required. No nationality restrictions.

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