"Operating a business in Switzerland as a foreign national requires a trusted local partner. At Mercury Strategy, we transform a complex legal process into a seamless, transparent, and fully managed experience for you."
Choosing the right legal form: Why the SA?
Swiss law offers several business legal forms (Sole proprietorship, LLC/Sàrl, PLC/SA). For foreign residents and international projects, the Public Limited Company (SA) stands out as the strategic choice:
Anonymity and Discretion
Unlike an LLC, the shareholders of an SA do not appear publicly in the Commercial Register, ensuring optimal protection of your privacy.
Prestige and Credibility
The SA is the most globally recognized legal form. It reassures your commercial partners, banks, and international investors.
Ease of Transfer
Transferring shares is simple and does not require heavy notarial intervention, facilitating the entry of investors or the sale of the company.
A 100% online and tailored process
The creation of your company and the opening of your Swiss bank account can be done entirely remotely. Upon receipt of your documents, expect a processing time of about 3 weeks for your SA to be officially registered in the commercial register. Of course, our team is also delighted to welcome you to our offices in Geneva if you prefer an in-person meeting.
Company Administration & Compliance
To guarantee strict compliance with Swiss law and protect your assets, the day-to-day management of an SA by a foreign resident requires absolute rigor. This is why we provide expert company administration:
Mandatory Legal Representation
We provide the Swiss resident director required by law, acting as the liaison with authorities and managing your virtual office.
Transaction Validation
The validation of financial transactions is the sole responsibility of the fiduciary administrator, in order to guarantee total corporate compliance by a professional.
Asset Separation and Protection
We ensure a strict separation between corporate assets and private wealth, preventing any risk of tax or legal reclassification.