Swiss Notary Appointment: How to Prepare | SwissFirm
Getting Ready for Your Swiss Notary Appointment
The notary appointment is a central step when forming a GmbH or AG in Switzerland. Before the company can be entered in the Commercial Register, its incorporation must be formally notarised.
Preparing the company structure, documents and capital arrangements beforehand helps ensure that the appointment and subsequent registration proceed efficiently. SwissFirm supports entrepreneurs throughout these stages.
What Should Be Confirmed Before Signing?
The main company details should be finalised before the appointment, including:
Official guidance on forming a Swiss company is also available through the Swiss SME Portal.
Have the Capital Arrangements Ready
For a cash incorporation, the required capital is generally deposited into a capital contribution account before notarisation. A GmbH requires minimum capital of CHF 20,000, while an AG requires at least CHF 100,000 in share capital, subject to the applicable minimum paid-in amount.
The corresponding bank confirmation should be ready for the incorporation documentation.
Organise the Address and Management
A company must have a confirmed registered office. If a professional business address is required, it should be arranged before the incorporation documents are finalised. SwissFirm provides Swiss company address solutions for businesses requiring an appropriate registered domicile.
Directors, managing directors and signatory rights should also be confirmed in advance. International founders should check whether identification or foreign documents require certification or additional formalities.
Further information about Commercial Register requirements is available from the Federal Office of Justice.
From Notarisation to Registration
Once the documents have been notarised, they are submitted to the responsible Commercial Register. Following successful registration, the company can move ahead with banking, accounting, tax registrations and its wider business activities.
Preparing each element beforehand helps turn the notary appointment into a straightforward step in establishing the company.
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