Incorporate a company

Set up a Public Limited Company (PLC)

Fiduciaire Fribourg supports you in setting up your Public Limited Company (PLC) in Switzerland. Benefit from the guidance of our experts to launch or grow your business.

Setting up a public limited company (SA) in Switzerland with Fiduciaire Fribourg

Your Benefits

The advantages of a PLC in Switzerland

An ideal structure to protect your interests and strengthen your company’s stability.

  • Confidentiality

    Shareholders of a corporation (SA) can remain anonymous, providing valuable discretion for executives and investors who wish to protect their identity or involvement in the company.

  • Limited liability

    Shareholders are only liable up to the amount of their contributions. This structure protects their personal assets from the company’s debts or financial obligations.

  • Greater credibility

    A public limited company (SA) conveys a strong, institutional image, enhancing trust among clients and financial partners especially in sectors with high regulatory or international demands.

  • Simplified transfer

    Shares in a public limited company (SA) are easily transferable, making it simple to change shareholders or bring in new investors without disrupting the company’s operations.

Fiduciaire Fribourg supporting the incorporation of a Swiss public limited company

Confidentiality and Credibility

What is a Public Limited Company ?

The Public Limited Company (SA) is a legal structure designed for capital-based businesses. It is characterized by a clear separation between shareholders and the company, with liability limited to the amount of capital invested.Particularly well-suited for large companies or those with high growth potential, the SA facilitates fundraising, provides a formalized governance structure, and offers a strong, credible image to partners and stakeholders.

  • 100’000 CHF

    Share capital

  • 1

    Minimum shareholder

The Fiduciaire Fribourg advisors supporting SA founders in Fribourg

Simplified procedures

Reliable support and well-managed procedures

Creating a Public Limited Company (PLC) in Switzerland is a straightforward process with clearly defined steps. By surrounding yourself with the right partners, you benefit from professional, thorough, and compliant support.Fiduciaire Fribourg guides you through each stage — from drafting the statutes to registering with the Commercial Register. You move forward with confidence, supported by a dedicated advisor and streamlined procedures.

Fast process

A fast and well-structured company formation

  • Initial contact

    Incorporate a companyWe discuss your project and your objectives in order to offer you appropriate support from the first steps of creating your company.

  • Document submission

    We clearly inform you of the required documents, assist you in preparing them, and ensure their compliance to speed up the administrative processing of your file.

  • Company registration

    Once the documents are approved, we finalize the formalities: drafting the articles of association, opening the share capital, and registering with the Commercial Register.

FAQ

Any questions ?
Here are our answers !

Set up a Public Limited Company with confidence and clarity

Registration with the Commercial Register takes approximately 10 days. Setting up an SA in Switzerland is a quick and streamlined process.

Yes, provided the activity is lawful and clearly stated in the company’s registered purpose.

Yes, the share capital can be increased or reduced, subject to certain legal procedures and approvals.

Absolutely. It’s especially well suited for companies aiming for rapid growth, seeking investors, or looking to project a more institutional and credible image.

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