{"id":991,"date":"2020-08-24T10:45:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-24T09:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ajooda.ch\/en\/?p=991"},"modified":"2023-06-21T13:04:00","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T12:04:00","slug":"branch-office-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ajooda.ch\/en\/branch-office-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"Branch office in Switzerland \u2013 Why it might be a smart choice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When setting up a company in Switzerland<\/a>, foreign companies can choose between establishing a subsidiary or opening a branch office in Switzerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most\ncommonly used corporate form to date has been the subsidiary. However, the\nbranch office in Switzerland is beginning to gain in popularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However,\nwhen deciding on the type of structure that the company wants to establish in\nSwitzerland, the purpose of doing business in Switzerland and the independence\nof the new branch must also be taken into account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Both\nstructures are regulated by Swiss commercial law. However, there are some differences\nbetween these two types of companies. Therefore, the most important differences\nare briefly explained here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A branch\noffice in Switzerland is a satellite of the foreign parent company without a\nlegal and independent identity. The parent company is liable for the\nliabilities such as debts and activities of the branch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Swiss\nbranch may carry out any activity that represents the parent company and is\nwithin the scope of the parent company’s business purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Swiss\nbranches are also treated like any other company for income tax purposes, but\nunder certain conditions no tax is levied on profits transferred to the parent\ncompany. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat is a branch office in\nSwitzerland?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n