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Switzerland as a business location

A Swiss location should work for your business.

I help entrepreneurs and investors assess the commercial case for Switzerland and prepare the next steps. Your business, personal position and wealth belong in the same decision framework.

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WHO THIS IS FOR

For entrepreneurs abroad considering a personal move, a new Swiss business or the relocation of selected activities.

Your outcomeA sound location comparison and a prioritised plan for the questions that need resolving.
WHAT WE WORK ON TOGETHER

A sound location comparison and a prioritised plan for the questions that need resolving.

01

Commercial location comparison

Bring revenue, staffing, premises, financing and personal circumstances together. Separate recurring effects from moving costs, setup costs and transition periods.

02

Banking & operating structure

Prepare the business model, capital requirements and banking needs. Determine which functions, decision-makers and employees would actually be based in Switzerland.

03

Implementation with clear responsibilities

Structure the sequence of incorporation, financing and operational launch. Coordinate tax, legal and residence questions with appropriate professionals and authorities.

Switzerland as a business location

The questions behind your decision.

These documents help with a detailed assessment. For an initial conversation, a short description of your plans is enough.

Does the entire business need to move?

Not necessarily. A Swiss subsidiary, selected business functions and a personal move are different projects. First clarify the problem you want to solve and which activities can genuinely be relocated.

Why is a tax-rate comparison not enough?

Salaries, employment costs, rent, currency, capital needs and personal expenses can change the outcome. The transition also costs money. Assess the company and owner separately before combining their economic effects.

Is a Swiss company address sufficient?

An address alone settles neither tax nor residence questions. Registered office, effective management, foreign permanent establishments and personal residence need separate assessment. Requirements for working in Switzerland also depend on nationality.

How we start working together.

  1. 01

    Define the project

    Distinguish a personal move, incorporation and the transfer of functions, then agree the objective.

  2. 02

    Assess scenarios and open questions

    Model commercial alternatives and prioritise legal, tax and operational checks.

  3. 03

    Prepare the appropriate route

    Develop a coordinated sequence with the professionals involved. Implementation rests on confirmed prerequisites.

Scope, responsibilities and fees are agreed before the mandate begins. Legal, tax and other specialist reviews are included as appropriate to the project.

YOUR FIGURES. A FIRST PERSPECTIVE.

How would Switzerland change your annual figures?

Compare Germany, Austria, France or your own assumptions with a Swiss scenario. Include the business, owner salary and wealth.

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What to know before we begin.

Do you work with entrepreneurs from outside the EU?

Yes. A commercial assessment can also be useful for entrepreneurs from third countries. Residence, employment, bank checks and corporate structure require individual assessment. Incorporating a company does not guarantee a residence permit.

Is Switzerland always less expensive?

No. Higher staffing or premises costs and an unsuitable operating structure can outweigh advantages. A useful comparison may conclude that a move is not economically attractive.

Do you provide tax and legal advice?

My focus is commercial assessment, banking, financing and coordination. Individual tax, legal and permit matters are assessed by the relevant professionals or authorities.

THE NEXT STEP

Let’s discuss what you have in mind.

Tell me about your situation. We clarify which questions to address first and whether working together makes sense.

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