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Found your own limited liability company

Would you like to set up your own business with the legal form of a limited liability company? Or are you still unsure which legal form is the right one for you? We explain to you how the Limited liability company works and what you need to consider. Found your own limited liability company now with STARTUPS.CH. Simple. Online.

The limited liability company simply explained

Definition limited liability company

A limited liability company (SARL) is a company with its own legal personality in which one or more persons join together to form a separate company. Each partner is liable up to a maximum of his or her registered share capital.

Advantages and disadvantages of the limited liability company

The limited liability company offers many advantages, but also has disadvantages, which you must be aware of. In the following we explain the most important advantages and disadvantages of the limited liability company.

Advantages of the limited liability company

Advantages of the limited liability company

Advantages of the limited liability company
Exclusion of any personal liability with private assets
Advantages of the limited liability company
Participation by other partners is possible.
Advantages of the limited liability company
Simple transfer of the shares
Advantages of the limited liability company
At CHF 20,000 the minimum capital is comparatively low.
Advantages of the limited liability company
Fantasy name possible (addition "SARL" is mandatory)
Disadvantages of the limited liability company

Disadvantages of the limited liability company

Disadvantages of the limited liability company
Poorer acceptance by stakeholders (compared to the public limited company)
Disadvantages of the limited liability company
Lack of anonymity of the shareholders
Disadvantages of the limited liability company
Compliance with company law provisions
Disadvantages of the limited liability company
You will be taxed twice at the level of the limited liability company and as a shareholder.

What do I need to know about the limited liability company?

The most important points about the limited liability company

Before you start your own company, it is essential that you are aware of the legal form you wish to take. In the following, we explain to you in a simple and straightforward manner what you need to know about the limited liability company and what the most important points are. However, we recommend that you also get informed about other legal forms.

What do I need to know about the limited liability company?
Required capital
Required capital limited liability company
To be able to launch your limited liability company, you must submit a fully paid-up minimum capital of CHF 20,000.
Number of Persons
Number of Persons limited liability company
In a limited liability company at least one partner and one managing director are required, whereby you can hold both positions at the same time. You or the managing director must be resident in Switzerland and be authorised to sign.
Contributions in cash and contributions in kind
Contributions in cash and contributions in kind limited liability company
When founding your limited liability company, you can finance the full amount of CHF 20,000 of the minimum capital in cash or in kind.
Pension fund withdrawal
Pension fund withdrawal limited liability company
In contrast to a sole proprietorship, you cannot withdraw pension fund assets when founding a limited liability company.
Auditor
Auditors limited liability company
If your limited liability company has 10 or more employees, the audit is mandatory. According to the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 727), a limited liability company is subject to an ordinary audit if it exceeds two of the following values for two consecutive years: 250 full-time positions - CHF 40 million sales - CHF 20 million total assets
Company name
Company name limited liability company
You are free to choose the name of your company. The only rule is that you must add the suffix 'SARL' to the company name.
Registry of commerce entry
Registry of commerce entry limied liability company
A limited liability company is founded by registry in the commerce entry. Registration is therefore obligatory. The shareholders and thus the owners of the share capital are entered by name in the commercial register.
Value added tax liability
Value added tax liability limited liability company
VAT is only compulsory for a limited liability company from a turnover of CHF 100,000. However, it is possible to be subject to VAT if the turnover is lower.

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The public limited company (PLC) excludes personal liability with private assets and enjoys a very good reputation in the public eye. It is suitable for all profit-oriented companies and has its own legal personality.
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