How do I start my own company?

Many dream about it, but few make it a reality: the desire to found one’s own company. An exciting idea and a suitably substantial potential for demand are important preconditions for the success of a company.

But how are companies started and what must be kept in mind? We have put together the most important questions and answers on the subject.

Who can start a company?

Both individuals and companies can, of course, start a company. The nationality of the person or company generally plays no role. A domicile in Switzerland is, however, advantageous. Depending on the company, much more relevant decisions must be made and steps taken in order to execute the dream of owning one’s own company.

Let us advise you. We offer you individual start-up packages with worry-free services throughout the founding. We help you with all questions relating to founding and support you with official applications, where errors are often made and which can cost you hundreds of francs.

+ Answers to all questions relating to founding
+ Fast processing of formalities
+ Individual start-up packages

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Who helps in the founding of a company?

Moneyhouse accompanies you throughout the whole process of founding your own company. We support you in founding of your company quickly, easily and uncomplicatedly - whether it is a hairdressing salon, internet company or surgery.

+ Quick help in the founding of your company
+ Reliable advice to questions regarding the founding of your company
+ Help from experts in various fields

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Where can I start my company?

Wherever you are, you can start your company easily online! Discover our start-up package and start your own company together with us.

+ Online founding; can be done conveniently from home
+ Founding throughout Switzerland
+ Professional advice to further questions regarding the founding of your company

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How long does it take to found a company, on average?

The amount of time it takes to found a company depends on several factors: a highly significant factor is often research. With the founding of one’s first company, experiential values are often lacking. Additionally, communicating with authorities is very time-consuming, as forms are often complicated or must be gathered together partially.

Those who start with Moneyhouse, on the other hand, guarantee themselves professional and reliable assistance. With us you can avoid errors and can found your company within 2-3 weeks. Obtain your free initial consultation now, or found your own company directly with us.

+ Founding with Moneyhouse in 2-3 weeks
+ Punctual commencement of business
+ Opportunity of quicker founding

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How can the founding and entry of a company be accelerated?

If you are facing time pressure and must found your company punctually, professional help can at least keep the process to a minimum. We work with internal foundation checklists and provide reliable accompaniment at every step of the founding phase. Found your company with Moneyhouse and save valuable time and money with our help!

+ Accelerated founding through competent advice
+ Checking of your documents
+ Acceleration of the process through routine procedures

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How many people are required to found a company?

Depending on your wishes, you can start your company alone or with any number of people desired. Founding a company with many people, however, means that there is significantly more to keep in mind – from liability issues to financing.

Make your dream a reality, whether alone or as part of a team.

+ Individual advice in your selection of founding members
+ Financing tips for founding members
+ Advice regarding the liability provision of the founders

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How high must the starting capital be?

On the internet you can find many statements regarding the necessary level of the equity capital. Whoever is not correctly informed and founds a company can quickly find themselves facing ruin. Because of this, we have made it our task to advise founders and to answer their fundamental questions.

The starting capital for companies is not always the same. For individual advice regarding the starting capital, you are very welcome to contact us or to order directly a start-up package with an all-round service.

+ Individual advice regarding questions about the starting capital
+ Support with decisions regarding assets in kind or deposits
+ AG: PLC: at least CHF 100'000 / LLC: at least CHF 20'000

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What kind of capital financing is possible?

For the provision of capital, you have generally three choices. You can yield the capital through a deposit on a blocked account with your bank; you can render a contribution in kind and thus ensure the necessary capital; or you can select a mixture of the two previous variants.

Deciding which is the right form of financing for you is not easy. We will gladly advise you and you can weigh up all the advantages and disadvantages.

+ Advice regarding financing
+ Advice regarding capital contribution
+ Tailor-made advice for you

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What about the liability of founders?

LLC: company assets + possibly limited reserve liability
PLC: company assets
Sole proprietorship: unlimited with the entire personal assets.

Registered founders are always liable. You can personally make enquiries with us as to precisely which details stand behind these liability rules. We will reliably advise and support you in your company founding.

+ Individual advice regarding liability questions
+ Support with tax provisions
+ Financing tips for founding members

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Which is the best legal form for my company?

The question of the most suitable legal form depends entirely on how you are currently positioned and what your future plans look like. For example, if you are starting out on the market from new, a sole proprietorship is advisable due to the low costs of founding and the swift process. If you are already established and demonstrating stabile growth, a LLC or a PLC are valid solutions.

We will gladly provide personal advice regarding these questions, and find the right business form for you. Detail overview.

+ Individual advice regarding your legal form
+ Detailed founding advice
+ Service start-up packages for PLC, LLC, sole proprietorship and much more

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Which legal forms can I found with Moneyhouse?

Whatever the company you are founding, we will help you in the selection and execution of the right business form. Let your dream of starting your own company become reality. Discover our start-up packages.

+ Founding of PLC, LLC and sole proprietorship
+ Founding of further business forms
+ Advice regarding the right business form

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Which information is required to begin the founding process?

With Moneyhouse, the first step in founding your company is child’s play. All that is required are your name and surname, an e-mail address, your address and a telephone number.

All further information can vary according to the business form and specific cases. You do not need to look for this information yourself: when you found your company with us, you receive all necessary information over the course of the founding process reliably and punctually.

+ Advice regarding the liability provision of the founders
+ Advice regarding administrative procedures
+ Advice regarding financing and much more

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When is it worth registering a sole proprietorship in the commercial register?

Actually, it is always worth registering a sole proprietorship and this can be carried out quickly and easily with Moneyhouse. If you would like individual advice, you are very welcome to get in touch with us. We will offer you reliable and individual advice.

+ Individual advice to questions regarding entry in the commercial register
+ Only a few steps to the entry in the commercial register
+ Answers to all questions regarding the founding a company and sole proprietorship

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When is it advantageous to register a LLC or public limited company?

Registering a LLC or PLC is advantageous if you would like to protect yourself regarding liability questions. Often, the transformation of a sole proprietorship into a LLC or PLC is beneficial.

We will gladly explain precisely what is right for you and why in a personal conversation.

+ Individual advice to questions regarding the entry of a LLC or PLC
+ Only a few steps to the entry in the commercial register
+ Answers to all questions regarding the of founding a LLC/PLC

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When should I choose an auditor?

You are obliged to carry out a limited audit of your books if the following points are fulfilled: the conditions for a regular audit are not fulfilled and the company has on average more than 10 full-time positions.

You are obliged to carry out an unlimited audit of your books if two of the following conditions are met in two consecutive business years: a balance sheet total of 20 million; turnover of 40 million; 250 full-time positions as a yearly average.

If these points are not relevant to you, or questions arise, we would be delighted to advise you.

+ Specialist knowledge regarding all preconditions in the selection of an auditor
+ Work with specialists
+ Individual consideration for your case

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What needs to be considered with a company name?

With a sole proprietorship, the complete family name of the owner must be listed. With LLCs and PLCs, imaginative descriptions can be chosen, as long as it is clear what business form it refers to.

These are, however, just the most important points, towards which you must orientate yourself in the selection of a company name. You are welcome to clarify further points that must be considered with us personally, or you can make use of our start-up service. Let us check your desired company name or order our start-up package directly.

+ Error checking regarding the entry of your name
+ Avoidance of subsequent costs through false entries
+ Quick and tight communication with notaries through Moneyhouse

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Is there a legal obligation to keep accounts for my company?

A legal obligation to keep accounts exists for all companies that are registered in the commercial register. These books must be audited by an auditor, as soon as the relevant conditions for a limited or complete audit are fulfilled.

+ Advice regarding the choice of auditor
+ Advice regarding the conditions of an audit
+ Work with specialists

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Where can I found a company with Moneyhouse?

Whether in Zurich, Zug, Basel or Geneva – Moneyhouse will support you in your founding in all cantons of Switzerland. Found your own company with us online. Make your dream a reality and found your company reliably with Moneyhouse.

+ Founding throughout all of Switzerland
+ Founding in German, Italian and French
+ Online founding from home

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How does a company founding work with Moneyhouse?

Founding a company with Moneyhouse is child’s play. We send you all the necessary documents and undertake checks as well as submission with many administrative offices. Thus you can attain your own company quickly and easily.

Our partner «Institut für Jungunternehmen AG» will be responsible for drafting the documentation and setting up the company.

+ Founding in just a few days
+ Quick and uncomplicated
+ Consultancy service included

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How much will the start-up cost?

With Moneyhouse you can found a company from CHF 250.00. Depending on your needs and the legal form, the costs that arise for the administrative offices will vary: PLC: min. CHF 650.00; LLC: min. CHF 650.00; Sole proprietorship: min. CHF 170.00.

Further cost-drivers, however, can also be sources of errors during founding, that should be avoided. We will help you to found your company quickly, economically and calmly.

+ Founding from just CHF 250.00
+ Good value for money
+ Free initial consultation

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Which costs are included in the price of the start-up package?

The preparation of documents, the provision of advice and assistance during the whole process as well as notary fees for possible notarisation are included in the price.

+ Individual preparation of documents
+ Competent support during the founding process
+ Notary costs for notarisation

Not Included are administrative fees for notarisation and fees for the commercial register office for the execution of the changes. These costs will be calculated for you by the commercial register office directly

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Which languages does Moneyhouse support during founding?

Whether you would like to found in a French, Italian or German speaking area of Switzerland, or whether you speak English, we will support you not only with specialist but also with linguistic competence. Errors that may arise in your foreign language can be spotted and corrected. Found your company with us, and we will prepare all documents for you.

+ Founding throughout Switzerland
+ Founding possible in German, Italian and French
+ Knowledge of regional specifications

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What are the next steps after ordering a start-up package?

After receipt of the mandate, you must complete just 4 simple steps with us: firstly, fill in an online founding form. After this, your information will be checked by our partners, and we prepare your documents within 1-2 working days (whatever the type of founding). You must print these, sign them, and send the original back. Upon entry, your founding becomes legally binding and we will inform you of its official entry into the commercial register.

+ Founding in just a few steps
+ Quick and uncomplicated
+ Accompanying start-up advice

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