Founding a company as a mompreneur
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What you need to consider as a mompreneur when setting up a business
When you start your own business, there are various things you need to consider. We will show you the most important aspects of setting up a sole proprietorship, limited liability company or joint-stock company. When setting up your business, there are various things you need to consider. We will show you the most important aspects of setting up a company under the different legal forms.
Sole proprietorship
There are only a few regulations for sole proprietorships and it is the perfect way to set up your own personal mompreneur business. Nevertheless, you should bear the following in mind.
Necessary capital
A sole proprietorship does not require a certain minimum capital.
Company name
Please note that your family name must be included in the company name of a sole proprietorship: for example, 'Meyer Nursery' or 'Miller Coloring Books'.
Entry in the commercial register
In principle, entry of your company in the commercial register is only mandatory for sole proprietorships with a turnover of CHF 100,000 or more. However, we recommend it in any case. The commercial register extract can be useful to you again and again and is required, for example, when opening a bank account, post office box or telephone connection and in international trade.
Withdrawal from pension fund
Do you want to withdraw your pension fund assets? Then you must make sure that you can credibly demonstrate your self-employment to the relevant compensation office. To do this, you must complete the attached AHV form and also list evidence: for example, three offers to potential customers, three invoices already issued to customers and your business plan.
We recommend that you enclose a neat dossier with all the required documents and forms with your application for a pension fund withdrawal. If possible, you can also make an appointment in person with the relevant authority and introduce yourself. Experience shows that this leads to more trust and a greater chance of success.
Limited liability company
When setting up your limited liability company, you must observe certain regulations in order to be able to give full rein to your creativity later. We will show you what you need to bear in mind.
Necessary capital
In order to found your LLC, you must present a fully paid-up minimum capital of CHF 20,000. According to AHV law, you as a mompreneur in a LLC are not considered self-employed, because you are employed in your own company by an employment contract. Therefore, if you found a LLC, you cannot withdraw any pension fund assets.
Number of shareholders
A LLC requires at least one shareholder and one managing director, and you can hold both positions at the same time. You or the managing director must be resident in Switzerland and have signatory powers.
Audit
If your GmbH has 10 or more employees, an audit is mandatory. According to the Swiss Code of Obligations (Art. 727), the GmbH is subject to an ordinary audit if it exceeds two of the following values for two consecutive years:
- 250 full-time employees
- CHF 40 million turnover
- CHF 20 million balance sheet total
Public certification and entry in the commercial register
A GmbH is formed by entry in the commercial register. Registration is therefore mandatory. The shareholders and thus the owners of the share capital are entered in the commercial register by name.
VAT liability
VAT is only mandatory for a GmbH from a turnover of CHF 100,000. However, it is possible to opt for VAT liability at a lower turnover.
Public limited company
The public limited company (Aktiengesellschaft – AG) enjoys a good reputation among the general public. It can be used to exclude personal liability, as only the company's assets can be held liable for its debts. The public limited company has a legal personality.
Necessary capital
To found a joint-stock company, you must present a minimum capital of CHF 100,000, of which at least CHF 50,000 must be paid up. As with the LLC, you cannot withdraw pension fund assets when you set up a joint-stock company due to AHV law.
Shareholders and board members
A corporation requires at least one shareholder and one member of the board of directors. If you do not want to have partners and co-founders in your corporation for the time being, you can hold both positions at the same time. However, it is important to note that at least one member of the board of directors who is authorized to sign must be resident in Switzerland.
Audit
When you set up your company, you must appoint a state-approved auditor to your corporation. The auditors must submit a report on the management of the company to the board of directors every year.
Public notarization and entry in the commercial register
Entry in the commercial register is mandatory when a stock corporation is founded and takes place after the public notarization and approval of the statutes. Only the names of the members of the board of directors are published in the commercial register, not those of the shareholders.
Shareholders' agreement
If there are several shareholders involved in your company, it is worth drawing up a shareholders' agreement to create clarity. The aspects regulated here are not regulated by law and are not included in the statutes. We will be happy to help you draw up a shareholders' agreement.
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Sole proprietorship: Why set up a sole proprietorship?
Depending on the business idea, a sole proprietorship may be the best option for a mompreneur starting out on her own. Basically, after the steps in the preparation phase, you just have to decide whether you want to set up your business with or without an advance withdrawal of pension fund assets. We take care of everything else for you.
Withdrawal from pension fund
Have you decided to withdraw pension fund assets for your self-employment? We are happy to support you in setting up your business with an advance withdrawal from your pension fund so that you can concentrate on the essentials.
Without advance payment from pension fund
We will help you set up your sole proprietorship without the need for advance withdrawals from your pension fund. This leaves you more time to focus on your core business. Calculate a non-binding offer online here.
Limited liability company: Why set up a LLC?
To found a limited liability company, you need a minimum capital of CHF 20,000, which you can finance with a cash or non-cash contribution. We will support you in making the decision through a consultation and then help you with the foundation.
Establishment with cash contribution
When setting up a LLC with a cash contribution, you pay money into the company by cash deposit or bank transfer. The same applies in the event of a capital increase.
Establishment with contribution in kind
When setting up a limited liability company, it is possible to fully pay up the minimum capital through a contribution in kind.
Public limited company: Why set up a PLC?
Unlike a LLC, a stock corporation allows you to finance a maximum of half of the minimum capital with a contribution in kind. Depending on the funds available to you, you should decide individually, although we can offer you support.
Establishment with cash contribution
A minimum capital of CHF 100,000 is required to found a stock corporation. This can be fully paid up in cash or by bank transfer. Calculate a non-binding offer conveniently online here.
Establishment with contribution in kind
Do you want to contribute part of the share capital as a non-cash contribution? Please note that a minimum of CHF 50,000 must be paid up in cash. We will support you in setting up your company.