The structural basics
Minimum GmbH capital is CHF 20,000, fully paid. Representation by a person resident in Switzerland must also be arranged.
The practical step
We recommend documenting who manages the company, signs documents, keeps accounts and deals with the bank. This makes the launch plan and budget clearer.
The next step
Prepare a signing-authority map and a document list for owners and representatives.
Sources reviewed: 29 October 2026
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