Your Own Company As A Secondary Occupation
Your Own Company As A Secondary Occupation Starting a company can present a significant change in living situation and must therefore be carefully thought through. Do I really want to give up my secure job and do I have the resources to start my own business? What happens if my company is not successful? These […]
How To Found A Public Limited Company
How To Found A Public Limited Company A public limited company is legally established once the notarised articles of association and application forms have been verified and published by the commercial register office. A public limited company makes it easier for people to have holdings in the company and keeps shareholders anonymous towards third parties. […]
How To Set Up A General Partnership
How To Set Up A General Partnership A general partnership exists in law once the partnership agreement has been concluded and the company has been entered into the commercial register. Individuals can come together to form a general partnership, with no minimum capital contribution, instead of each setting up a sole proprietorship. The key points […]
How To Set Up A LLC
How To Set Up A LLC A LLC is legally established when the notarized articles of association plus the application forms have been verified and published by the commercial register office. The low minimum share capital of CHF 20,000 means the LLC is becoming an increasingly popular option for one-person operations, making it among the […]
Legal Forms – An Overview
Legal Forms – An Overview Young companies and SMEs in Switzerland opt most frequently for the following legal form: sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited liability company (GmbH) and public limited company (AG). Together these make up almost 90% of all companies entered in Switzerland’s federal commercial register. The choice of suitable legal form is a […]
How To Set Up A Business In Switzerland
How To Set Up A Business In Switzerland Do you have an idea and a plan and are ready to set up a business? We will show you the steps you have to take before, while and after setting up the company. Before Setting Up A Company Choice Of Legal Form Find out about the […]
How To Set Up A Sole Proprietorship
How To Set Up A Sole Proprietorship A sole proprietorship is a legal form of business ownership under which a natural person alone takes up business activities for the purpose of economic gain. Together with the GmbH (limited liability company), this is the most frequently chosen legal form in Switzerland. Below you will find a […]
Your Road To Independence
Your Road To Independence Careful planning is called for before taking the step towards independence. Besides courage and passion, you also need a rational approach. Below you will find the key factors to bear in mind for lasting success. The Founder’s Personality There are a number of qualities and skills that successful founders possess […]
Labour Law: How To Hire Your First Employees
You have found your first suitable employee and have negotiated the most important conditions for the employment relationship. Now it is time for administrative work and dealing with the authorities. It is best to proceed in the following order: Draw up a written employment contract Obtain work permit if necessary Take out employee benefits Integration […]
Managing Employees
Managing Employees : Two aspects From this perspective, management encompasses two different aspects that impact and complement each other: Staff management: the direct management of employees by their line managers Governance: corporate strategy, guiding principles, organisational structure and staff management Sucessfully managing employees: What Makes Good Management? Being a good manager isn’t just about […]
