Foundation of an Association
The purpose of an association must be idealistic. It may run a commercial business, but due to its ideological purpose, it is only partially suitable for a business operation. The entry in the Commercial Register is mandatory for commercial associations. The rights and obligations of the association are regulated in the Swiss Civil Code (ZGB) Art. 60 - 79.
| Seed Capital | No legal provisions |
|---|---|
| Liability | No personal liability (unless stipulated otherwise in the association's statutes) |
| Name of Company | No legal provisions |
| Number of Founders | At least two natural persons or legal entities |
| Taxes | Separate tax return (for commercially run associations) |
| Commercial Accounting | Only for commercially run associations subject to audit |
If you plan to found an association, we will be happy to provide detailed advice in a free first meeting. For this purpose, please fill out the form below.
The Founding Process
Good preparation is half the battle won! Building a company and putting it on course involves some unexpected surprises. That’s why a well-thought-out plan is needed. We support you and assume the formalities.
Choose the legal structure and fill out the online form
First meeting at the Treuhandzentrum Zürich, free of charge
We’ll take care of documentation processing
Signing and certifying of documents at the notary’s office
Entry in the Commercial Register
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