Corporate services in Switzerland

Banklane provides end-to-end corporate services in Switzerland: company registration, business licence registration, visa & immigration, employee recruitment, office leasing, and ready-made company transfers — alongside our core bank-account opening service.

Premier jurisdiction for private banking and wealth structures.

— WHAT WE HANDLE

Services in Switzerland.

Company Registration

Incorporate your entity quickly and correctly — entity selection, name reservation, filing, and certificates.

Business Licence Registration

Obtain the operating licences and permits your activity requires in the jurisdiction.

Visa & Immigration

Investor, work, and residence visa processing for founders, directors, and key staff.

Employee Recruitment

Source, screen, and onboard local talent — plus payroll and HR-compliance support.

Office Leasing

Flexi-desks, serviced offices, or full premises to meet substance and licensing needs.

Ready-Made Company Transfer

Acquire an existing, clean, licensed entity for immediate market entry where available.

— AT A GLANCE

Switzerland — key facts.

Bank Account Opening	14–21 days
Common Entity Type	AG (Ltd) / GmbH (LLC)
Corporate Tax	~12%–21% combined federal + cantonal (varies by canton)
Foreign Ownership	YES 100% allowed
Local Agent / Director	At least one Swiss-resident director/signatory required
Incorporation Time	2–4 weeks

INDICATIVE ONLY: Figures above are general estimates and may change. Exact tax, licensing, and timeline details for your specific case are confirmed in writing during your consultation. See our Disclaimer.

— HOW IT WORKS

Account opening process.

STEP 01

Match

We assess your case and shortlist the banks in Switzerland most likely to approve you.

STEP 02

Build

We prepare your Lane Card™ dossier — pre-answering every KYC question the bank will ask.

STEP 03

Launch

Applications submitted to named relationship managers — in parallel, not in sequence.

STEP 04

Land

Account approved and activated. Typical timeline: 14–21 days.

— THE HONEST VIEW

Pros & cons of Switzerland.

Advantages

World-class private and commercial banking
Political and currency stability
Strong reputation for wealth structures

Watch-outs

Swiss-resident signatory requirement
Higher minimum capital (CHF 20k–100k)
Premium setup and maintenance cost

Ready to set up in Switzerland?

Tell us your business activity and ownership structure. We'll confirm exact costs, timelines, and the best banks for your case within 24 hours.

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