Switzerland — Open to All Nationalities

Swiss Company Address
for Foreigners

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

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Address + Director: The Complete Solution for Foreign Founders

Registered Swiss Address

Our Zug address appears in the commercial register (ZEFIX) as your company's official domicile. Fully compliant with Swiss AMLA Art. 119 domiciliation requirements.

Swiss-Resident Director

Art. 718 CO requires at least one director resident in Switzerland. Our qualified Zug-based director satisfies this requirement. Clear governance agreements protect your control.

Remote KYC & Onboarding

Identity verification for all beneficial owners completed digitally. No in-person visit to Switzerland required at any stage of the process.

By Nationality

EU vs Non-EU Founders: What Changes?

EU/EFTA Citizens
  • Ownership
    No restrictions. Can own 100% of shares.
  • Director Role
    Can personally be the Swiss director if they take up Swiss residence, but not required.
  • Banking
    Generally easier for EU citizens at Swiss banks (FATCA/CRS compliance straightforward).
  • Notarisation
    Documents can be signed at any Swiss notary or via apostille.
Non-EU Citizens
  • Ownership
    No restrictions. Can own 100% of shares.
  • Director Role
    VOZ director required (cannot personally be the Swiss director without Swiss residence permit).
  • Banking
    More rigorous KYC. US persons face additional FATCA reporting. Some banks may decline certain nationalities.
  • Notarisation
    Documents typically notarised at Swiss embassy/consulate in home country, or via apostille with local notary.
The Process

How Foreign Nationals Open a Swiss Company

1

Order Address + Director

Choose a VOZ plan that includes our Swiss director service. Receive your domiciliation agreement within 24 hours.

2

Remote KYC

Upload passport and proof of address. All beneficial owners must be verified. We complete this in 2-3 business days.

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.

4

Commercial Register Entry

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Swiss Company for Foreigners FAQ

No. Switzerland imposes no nationality restrictions on ownership of a Swiss GmbH or AG. A single foreign national can own 100% of the shares. The only requirement with a local dimension is management: at least one director or manager with signing authority must be resident in Switzerland, which VOZ provides.
US citizens and permanent residents (green card holders) are subject to FATCA (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) reporting obligations. Swiss banks and the company's Swiss financial accounts must report to the IRS. Additionally, US owners of a Swiss company must file relevant US tax forms (such as Form 5471 or 8858). Consult a US-qualified international tax advisor before proceeding.
Yes. You can be a member of the board of directors or a manager of a GmbH even as a foreigner. However, at least one member with authority to sign on behalf of the company must be resident in Switzerland. You can be on the board in a non-signing capacity alongside a Swiss-resident co-director (VOZ can provide this).
Our director service is governed by a detailed director services agreement. The director acts on your written instructions. The director has no authority to commit the company beyond pre-agreed parameters. You retain full control through your position as sole shareholder (you can dismiss and replace directors at any time by shareholder resolution). We recommend Swiss company law specialists review your agreement before signing.
Open to All Nationalities

Your Swiss Company Starts Here

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