Frequently asked
Questions & answers
GmbH, AG, sole proprietorship, register changes, conversions and liquidations — fixed prices shown before you pay, notary fees included in formation packages, everything done remotely.
Who will handle my file?
AquaSands Switzerland, operated by AquaSands Trading AG, with a notary and, where needed, a licensed auditor. You have one contact from order to registration.
How do I pay?
By card online, by bank transfer to our Swiss account or in USDT. The invoice is issued in Swiss francs as soon as you order.
When does the work start?
Once payment is received and your identity has been checked, as the law requires for any company formation.
Are the prices final?
Yes for our work: the package price does not change. The commercial register's fees and, for an AG or a GmbH, the bank's fee for the capital deposit account are paid to them directly.
Can a non-resident own a Swiss GmbH?
Yes. Partners can live anywhere; the company must however be able to be represented by at least one person domiciled in Switzerland.
Do I have to travel to Switzerland?
No. We prepare the documents, you sign them where you live and the notarial deed is drawn up without your presence.
When can the capital be used?
The bank releases the capital deposit once the company is entered in the commercial register.
GmbH or AG?
An AG suits a company that will bring in investors or change hands often: shares transfer without a registry filing and shareholders stay out of the public register. A GmbH needs less capital.
Can the capital be in euros or dollars?
Yes, since 1 January 2023, in a foreign currency that is important for the company's business.
Do I have to travel to Switzerland?
No. Documents are prepared for you and signed where you live.
Can I convert it into a company later?
Yes. A sole proprietorship can be converted into a GmbH or an AG by contributing its net assets; see conversions.
Do I need to live in Switzerland?
Yes, in practice: a sole proprietorship is the business of a self-employed person who works from Switzerland.
What is opting-out?
A company that meets the legal thresholds and has the consent of all shareholders can waive the limited audit; this is entered in the articles and in the register.
How long does it take?
Once the documents are signed, the register usually enters the change within a few days to two weeks, depending on the canton.
Can the company keep trading during the liquidation?
Only to wind up its business: the liquidators collect receivables, pay debts and sell assets.
Does a conversion change the company's number?
A GmbH converted into an AG keeps its identity; a sole proprietorship contributed to a new company gives rise to a new company.
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