Aspen Trust

General Information

• Type of Company – Corporation (S.A.)
• Legislation – Civil Law
• Company name – Non-English company names are allowed
• Time-scale for incorporation – 1-4 weeks
• Change in domicile is permitted
• Double tax treaties with 70 countries
• Ready-made companies are not available
• Taxation on profits - Depends on the canton

Local Requirements

• Registered Office is required
• Company Secretary is not required
• Local or qualified secretary is not required
• Local directors are required
• The location of meetings must be in Switzerland
• Public recording of directors is required
• Public recording of shareholders is not required

Corporate Requirements

• Minimum number of shareholders - One (1)
• Minimum number of directors – One (1)
• Minimum capital requirement – CHF100,000
• Standard Authorised Capital – CHF50,000

Annual Requirements

• It is a requirement to prepare accounts
• It is not a requirement to file accounts
• It is not required to have pubically accessible accounts
• There is a requirement for audited accounts
• It is a requirement to file annual return
• There are no government fees