Relocation to Switzerland
Establishing a company
Relocation, Firmengründung, Immigration, Ansiedlung, Zürich
For any company, the question of the right location is very important. It is essential to have reliable contacts, a sound knowledge of the market, and a clear understanding of the local regulatory situation when choosing a new location. And having the right partner by your side helps.
That’s where we come in. Smooth Arrival is there to advise and accompany small and medium-sized enterprises through the process of establishing a company in Switzerland.
Summary of our services
In response to your needs, this is what we do for you:
- Explain the peculiarities of the different cantons and communes, to make it easier for you to choose a location
- Maintain contacts with the responsible authorities, and accompany you to meetings with them
- Take you through the pros and cons of different company structures (joint-stock corporations and limited liability companies), so that you can make the right choice
- Support you with the founding of your company
- Obtain work permits for your employees from EU-27/EFTA and third countries
- Offer you the entire spectrum of relocation services
- Help you understand the Swiss tax system, including flat-rate taxation
- Give you access to our select network of service providers, asset managers, trustees, insurance specialists, intermediaries etc.
It makes sense to set up a company in Switzerland if
- You aim to tap into new markets and acquire new clients
- You want to develop new areas of business
- As an entrepreneur, you want to optimize succession planning and intend to retire to Switzerland
For all of the above, Switzerland offers structural advantages




