After Company Registration in Switzerland | First 90 Days
What Happens After Company Registration in Switzerland? Your First 90 Days
Registering your AG or GmbH is an important milestone, but it is only the beginning. After company registration in Switzerland, founders need to establish the financial, administrative and compliance processes required for everyday operations.
At RB Swiss Group, we support entrepreneurs beyond incorporation, helping new Swiss companies move efficiently from registration to active business operations.
First 30 Days: Banking and Accounting
After the company has been entered in the Commercial Register, check that the company name, registered address, directors and signatory rights are correctly recorded.
For an AG or GmbH, the incorporation capital can generally be released from the blocked capital account once the relevant registration requirements have been completed. The company's operational banking arrangements should then be established so that business transactions remain separate from private finances.
Accounting should also be organised immediately. Keeping invoices, expenses, bank transactions and supporting documents properly recorded from day one makes future tax filings and annual reporting considerably easier.
New businesses should determine whether they need to register for VAT based on their activities and taxable turnover. Official information regarding VAT obligations is available from the Swiss Federal Tax Administration.
Companies employing staff must also address payroll, social security and applicable employee insurance requirements. Founders working for their own AG or GmbH may also have social insurance obligations as employees of the company.
Days 60–90: Administration and Compliance
By the third month, the focus should shift toward creating reliable ongoing procedures.
Corporate documents should be organised, official correspondence monitored and important accounting, tax and administrative deadlines recorded. Companies should also ensure that changes involving management, shareholders or other registered information are handled correctly.
For internationally managed businesses, a professional domicile address in Zug can provide a stable Swiss business presence and structured handling of company correspondence.
Build a Strong Foundation From the Start
The first 90 days after company registration in Switzerland can have a significant impact on how smoothly the business operates later. Establishing banking, bookkeeping, tax, insurance and administrative processes early helps reduce compliance risks and unnecessary complications.
RB Swiss Group supports Swiss and international entrepreneurs with practical corporate, accounting and administrative solutions throughout the life cycle of their businesses.