There is no right time to start your own company. However, there are issues that you should deal with and those that you have to deal with.

Is your company experiencing a positive development and now you are considering hiring your first employee? This step requires careful planning to ensure that the recruitment process runs smoothly. Below you can find out what you should pay attention to and how you can proceed.

The business plan plays a crucial role for budding entrepreneurs. It enables you to analyse the current situation of your company and set goals based on this. You also plan and budget the steps that will lead your company to success. These planned goals and measures will determine your capital ...

Business Model You started implementing your business proposition in the previous steps and got to know your target market better. You should now be ready to continue preparing your company by asking yourself some questions about your business model. In principle, you know your business model – but ...

Marketing How do you reach your target group easily and effectively? We will explain to you what you need to be aware of.

Market Now that you have thought about your business idea, you can turn your attention to your market.

Offering Have you already become familiar with brainstorming, your business model and market research for your company? You should now know what you are all about and be ready to start on your offering.

Financial Planning We will show you how to draw up a financial plan and why it’s important.

Legal Form Which legal form is best for your company? We help you find the right legal form.

Business Idea Do you want to start your own business but don’t yet have the right business proposition? We’ll show you how to find it.

It’s not always the case that cash is king: what do you need to consider when forming a company through non-cash contributions? A capital contribution is due when you form a GmbH or an AG (corporations) (see the articles on each legal form). However, you don’t necessarily have to contribute this ...

What’s the story behind the invoices from fake registers that you receive after establishing your business? It happens again and again that companies enter into agreements for an entry in a business directory against their will. If you only glance at the forms and sign them without checking them ...

Which names are admissible for a sole proprietorship? The admissible names for a sole proprietorship are somewhat confusing at first glance, so we explain in the following which names you can use and why.

From what point do I have to pay value added tax (VAT)? In principle, all persons who engage in a self-employed business or professional activity must pay VAT. This obligation applies to both private individuals (e.g. sole proprietorships) and companies (e.g. general partnerships, GmbHs or AGs). ...

Can I form a GmbH or AG in Switzerland from outside the country? In principle, it is possible to form a company in Switzerland from outside the country without a Swiss permanent residence permit. However, there are some requirements that must be satisfied:

What is a Swiss public limited company (AG) and what are the advantages and disadvantages of this legal form? The AG is probably the most adaptable legal form in Switzerland. The flexible structure of the holdings and the separate legal personality are decisive for this. Below we have compiled a ...

The initial consultation with Foundera is quite straightforward You don't need to prepare, that's the beauty of the initial consultation with Foundera. You just tell us your idea and we answer all your questions. However, you can speed up the process if you already know what legal form you want. In ...

What is a Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung (GmbH) (Swiss private limited company) and what are the pros and cons of this legal form? The GmbH is one of the most popular legal forms in Switzerland. The main reasons are the low capital requirements and the fact that the company has its own legal ...

Can I start my own business as a sideline? Many founders become self-employed as a sideline activity. In most cases, this is possible without any problems, but here are a few things to keep in mind:

What is a sole proprietorship and what are the pros and cons of this legal form? The sole proprietorship is the simplest way to set up a business and a condition for being recognised as self-employed by the authorities. In the following, we have compiled a list of what you can and cannot do with a ...

What’s the difference between a GmbH and an AG? GmbHs and AGs have much in common, but there are also some significant differences. The most important differences between the two company forms are summarised in the following.

When can you withdraw pension fund assets early and how do you go about doing it? The journey into self-employment is often not an easy one, and the question quickly arises whether you can make an early withdrawal of pension fund assets. This article tells you what the requirements and hurdles are.

Find out more about Magdalena’s pathway to working for herself with Blumen-Manufaktur Every journey towards working for yourself is as different as the ideas that drive it and the people who make it happen. Magdalena talked to us about the challenges she faced and her achievements.