Founding a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Switzerland
At Startups.ch you can find out everything you need to know if you want to set up a Public Limited Company (PLC) or if you are still undecided about which legal form is right for you.
With Startups.ch, the establishment of your Public Limited Company is guaranteed.
Calculate a non-binding offer
Enter your start-up project conveniently online and benefit from cost sharing from our partners. In just a few steps you can compose your customized start-up package.
Enter the details of the Public Limited Company
After calculating the non-binding offer, enter the details of your Public Limited Company (PLC). At this point you can order the incorporation of the company.
Get in touch
Our attorneys will contact you within the specified time (often less than 24 hours). You will receive all incorporation documents, discuss any uncertainties, and schedule a personal consultation.
Check the documents
You can read, print and sign all the constitution documents at home.
Notary Authentication
At this point you must obtain official certification of the signature (such as from a notary's office). This confirms that the signature is indeed yours.
Entry in the commercial register
We submit all incorporation documents to the commercial registry and ensure that your company is successfully registered in the commercial registry.
Celebrate
Congratulations on the successful establishment of your Public Limited Company. Your company is now active and can operate.
The Public Limited Company explained in a simple way.
Definition of Public Limited Company
A Public Limited Company (PLC) is a company with its own legal personality, in which personal liability may be excluded. One or more persons are associated who contribute a certain amount of capital and thus become shareholders.
Advantages and disadvantages of the Public Limited Company
Public Limited Company offers many advantages, but it also has disadvantages, of which you should be aware. Below we explain the most important advantages and disadvantages of the Public Limited Company.
Advantages of a Public Limited Company
- Exclusion of any personal liability with private assets
- Multiple partners possible
- Simple transfer of shareholdings
- Anonymity of shareholders
- High solvency
Disadvantages of a Public Limited Company
- High minimum capital (CHF 100,000)
- Compliance with company law provisions
- Taxation at PLC and corporate level (double taxation)
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Establish your own company.
We provide you with comprehensive assistance: before, during and after the establishment of the company.
Founding a sole proprietorship
Convenient for small businesses with low financial risk and simplified management, where the owner wants to retain complete control.
Founding a LLC
Convenient for small and medium-sized enterprises that need protection of personal assets, offering flexibility in management and limited liability to members.
Founding a PLC
Convenient for large companies or projects with high capital and many shareholders, offering limited liability to shareholders and ease of fundraising through shares.
Do you need help?
We know that many potential company founders want to make sure that they do not overlook anything when setting up a company. Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us before establishing your Public Limited Company (PLC).