COMPANY INCORPORATION

Digitally managing every aspect of a company incorporation on your behalf ⸺

An incorporation process that takes less than 24 hours

Safe document storage with DeepBox

Fast digital identification with DeepID

Digital document signing via DeepSign

Instant capital deposits bank account opening thanks to YAPEAL

Create a company in hours, not days ⸺

01

1 hour

  • Choose the legal form and company name of your company. Thanks to the integration with Zefix (Swiss Central Business Name Index), Hoop will verify the availability of the name and if it meets the formal requirements.

Without Hoop: 3 hours

02

2 hours

  • Your Hoop consultant, with the support of experienced notaries, will prepare the required incorporation documents in digital format, including the articles of association, the public deed of incorporation, the application for the Registry of commerce, and more.

Without Hoop: 4-6 days

03

2-3 hours

  • Prior to incorporation, there are legal forms that must be submitted for partial or full payment of the share capital. Thanks to the YAPEAL app, you can open a capital deposits bank account in just a few minutes and then transfer the money to any other Swiss bank.

Without Hoop: 2-4 days

04

1 hour  

  • Sign all documents via the integrated qualified electronic signature service (QES). Hoop leverages the innovative DeepSign and DeepID services, which provide digital signing legally equivalent to handwritten signatures.

Without Hoop: 1 day

05

7 days

  • Hoop will submit the signed documents to the Registry of commerce of the related Swiss Canton. Once your company is registered, all documents will be immediately available on the DeepBox cloud, the Swiss platform for secure document sharing.

Without Hoop: 7 days

The estimated times are for reference only and related to the Hoop incorporation process compared to traditional offline submission. Any unexpected bureaucratic delay depending on factors and entities outside Hoop are not taken into account. The incorporation process depends on the Canton where you want to establish a company. As long as the federal law (BBI 2022 144) is not yet in force, the public deed will still be drawn up by hand.

Which legal form best suits your business needs? Choose yours ⸺

Sole ⸺
proprietorship

  • Sole Proprietorship is the most appropriate legal form for small businesses with a self-employed owner.

    Sole proprietorship incorporation does not require payment of a share capital, yet the owner is personally and unlimitedly liable for debts and obligations deriving from his/her business.

    Registration in the Registry of commerce is quick and convenient thanks to the support of your Hoop Consultant.

Limited liability
Company ⸺ LLC.

  • Limited Liability Companies represent the most common legal form in Switzerland.

    This type of company is the right choice to limit the partners' personal liability, as LLCs are liable for debts solely for the extent of their capital share.

    One of the main benefits of limited liability companies (LLC) compared to limited companies (Ltd) is that entrepreneurs can invest less capital while still being able to integrate partners and limit their personal risks.

Limited
company ⸺ Ltd.

  • By starting a Limited Company you can deliver the most solid and reliable image.

    Ltds are the right choice for those who think big and want to integrate shareholders while maintaining their anonymity.

    It requires a minimum share capital of CHF 100’000 and limits the shareholders' personal liability to the value of the company's assets.

How it works

Frequently asked questions ⸺

  • With the cutting-edge Swiss fintech YAPEAL you can open a capital deposits bank account in minutes and speed up the entire incorporation process. Once finalised, you will always be able to transfer your capital to any other Swiss bank.

  • DeepBox is the Swiss document sharing platform where you can seamlessly share your most important files through a secure cloud-based solution. With DeepBox, document management is secure, efficient and worry-free.

  • DeepSign is the electronic signature solution by DeepCloud AG. With the qualified electronic signature (QES) delivered by DeepSign you can digitally sign your incorporation documents with a solution legally equivalent to handwritten signatures.

  • The additional costs for your client include digital signatures, the fee of opening a capital deposits bank account (from 0 to 250 CHF), and the Registry of commerce fees. Remember that commercial registry fees vary based on the canton, but they generally range between 200-300 CHF for sole proprietorship and 700-900 CHF for LTDs. and LLCs.

  • The qualified electronic signature (QES) is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature and complies with the statutory form requirements of the EU and Swiss regulations.

  • Setting up a business in Switzerland requires careful planning and knowledge of the local regulations and laws. Below are a few steps you can follow to best prepare for setting up your company in Switzerland.

    Evaluate your project: Before creating a company, it is important to evaluate your project and do market research to understand if your product or service can be potentially successful in Switzerland. You will also need to define your marketing and sale strategy to reach your target customers.

    Choose the type of company: There are different legal forms in Switzerland, such as Ltds, LLCs, or Sole Proprietorships. It is essential to choose the legal form that best suits your business needs and your personal and financial situation.

    Apply for permits: Some businesses require special permits in Switzerland, such as opening a bar or a restaurant. Verify if your business requires special permits and submit the necessary applications before opening your business.

    Seek funding: Setting up a business in Switzerland can require a significant initial investment. Seek financing through banks, private investors, venture capital funds and other resources.

  • No, the founders of a company do not have to appear in person. With DeepID, founders can be identified online and all documents are signed digitally, so there is no need to appear before a notary public in person.

  • The notary verifies that the incorporation documents meet the requirements of the law and the canton where the company will be established. This reduces the likelihood of a denial for incorporation of the company by the Registry of commerce.

  • Factors affecting negatively your company incorporation may include failure to meet the legal requirements to establish a company and delays in receiving confirmation of the capital payment.

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