Supporting your business growth in Switzerland

Expand in Switzerland to leverage its attractive tax regime and stable business environment.

 

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Why Switzerland?

As one of Europe’s most stable and prosperous economies, Switzerland is a key player in sectors such as agriculture, pharmaceutical as well as the mechanical, electrical and metal industry (MEM). 

The country’s strength lies in innovation, high-quality infrastructure, and a skilled workforce, making it a reliable base for global trade and exports. Cities like Zug, Zürich, Geneva, and Basel are top choices for companies seeking expansion in Switzerland.  

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How can Hawksford help you set up and manage your business in Switzerland?

Our team brings extensive expertise and a worldwide perspective to each step of your journey, from planning and formation to day-to-day compliance and scaling up. 

By tapping into our proven track record, you will have the resources and insights you need, whether you are entering the market for the first time or pursuing new opportunities overseas. 

Here are some main services we can assist with: 

Starting a business in Switzerland

End-to-end solutions to register a limited liability company (SARL/GmbH) and other structures with the Commercial Register, including directorship and administrator services to meet resident appointee requirements. We can also help with the formation of auxiliary companies, mixed companies, and other types of holding companies. 

Managing and growing your business

Expert guidance to maximise expansion opportunities in Switzerland. We have a strong record of supporting clients from around the world.

Payroll and other HR services

Reliable payroll processing and other HR services fully aligned with employment regulations in Switzerland, giving you security as you onboard new talent. 

Tax and accounting in Switzerland

Help with preparing and lodging value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and other returns with the Federal Tax Administration (FTA). 

Our services

Our comprehensive range of corporate services are designed to meet all your business needs, wherever in the world you operate. They include:

 

We handle all aspects of the incorporation process, so your entities are up and running as soon as possible. We then look after the fundamentals so that everything is in good standing year after year.

We liaise directly with banks to get accounts open for your entities and handle day-to-day cash management and fund flows going forward.

We provide directors as needed – from individuals to full boards – delivering effective day-to-day management of your entities.

We are licensed to act as company secretary across our international offices and provide all associated services, ensuring best-practice governance and proactive board support for your entities.

We provide expert compliance support to ensure your entities are completely aligned with local and international regulatory and legislative requirements.

Our experts will help deal with the key tax compliance, filing and reporting needs of your entities.

Our highly experienced team will work with you and all associated participants to ensure deals your entities are involved in are closed in a rigorous and compliant manner.

From the simplest trial balance to full-spectrum public accounts and board reporting packages, our teams offer full bookkeeping, financial reporting and annual tax filing capabilities.

Our local experts can assist you with a range of HR requirements, including local recruitment, immigration support, ongoing people management and payroll administration.

Where you need it, we are able to provide dedicated office space with associated facilities and equipment.

Insights and guides

Knowledge sharing is an essential part of our philosophy. Our insights and guides keep you up to date with the latest industry news, analysis and events.

Our clients come first. Every time.

We take time to understand our clients’ requirements and ambitions, and also to anticipate their needs. We aim to exceed expectations by making every interaction meaningful and productive. We achieve this through our commitment to impeccable client service.

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“We’ve been working with Hawksford since 2012 when we decided to set up our own entities in Asia. The China team is very professional and helpful. They took care of every step of business formation, giving us advice and responding to our needs in a timely manner."

Sophia Zhou, APAC Finance Controller, Moleskine China

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“Hawksford has been a trusted partner, supporting Valextra with setting up entities and stores in Greater China, and demonstrating their deep understanding of local regulations, tax and accounting, and ways of doing business in the region.”

Frederic Ture, Managing Director Greater China, Valextra 

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“Hawksford’s professionalism and support have been exemplary, consistently anticipating our company's needs and providing invaluable assistance. They possess an in-depth understanding of the market and are always ready with insightful answers and proactive guidance.”

Veronica Natalini, Managing Director, Coop Far East

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"Hawksford has provided us with all the help we needed during the incorporation process. We enjoy working with a team of people who are dedicated, supportive and communicate very effectively. This has meant the many challenges we faced were resolved very quickly.”

Chen Xue Qian, Financial Securities Affairs Representative, Jiangsu Xinquan Automotive Trim

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