EXISTING SWISS COMPANIES
Two existing Swiss companies are currently available for a structured ownership transfer that can be prepared at short notice.
The legal entity already exists, so the complete initial incorporation process is not required. Necessary changes are then coordinated professionally.
Available: GmbH + AGTWO SELECTED COMPANIES CURRENTLY AVAILABLE
The current company names remain confidential and are disclosed only during the qualified sales process.
AvailableSCHWEIZER GMBH
More than twelve years of corporate history in the Canton of Schwyz with an existing company structure.
AvailableSCHWEIZER AG
Existing corporation in the Canton of Schwyz with a documented international trading background.
Save time.
With an existing company, the legal entity is already in place. The process therefore focuses on buyer review, purchase agreement, transfer, requested amendments, commercial register filings, bank KYC and operational handover.
DIRECT COMPARISON
Both routes can achieve the objective. The key difference is whether the legal entity must first be created or already exists.
COMPLETE SETUP
The company is created through a sequence of incorporation and operational setup steps.
Create a new company
Complete notarised incorporation
Wait for the initial commercial register entry
Build the company structure from the ground up
Organise operational setup afterwards
Apply for a new banking relationship
EXISTING STARTING POINT
The legal entity already exists. The process focuses on review, transfer and the required amendments.
Company already exists
Acquire an existing legal entity
Already entered in the commercial register
Adjust ownership and structure as required
Use the existing structure as a starting point
Have existing banking relationships reviewed
An existing banking relationship is not automatically transferable. Banks conduct their own KYC and compliance reviews following a change of ownership.
Confidentiality
Current company names and detailed corporate records are not published publicly. Qualified parties receive further information following an initial buyer and compliance review.
Shelf company or existing company with history?
A shelf company is normally incorporated for later transfer and has little or no trading history. An existing operating company may have contracts, accounts, tax filings, insurance, licences, employees, liabilities and a banking history. The second can offer commercial value, but it requires deeper due diligence.
Review incorporation records, articles, ownership registers, resolutions and all changes in governance or purpose.
Examine accounts, tax filings, debts, receivables, guarantees, social contributions and open obligations.
Identify customer, supplier, employment, lease, insurance and litigation exposure before transfer.
An existing account is subject to renewed bank KYC for the buyer, UBOs, management and future activity.
A licence may be personal, activity-specific or subject to authority review. It must never be assumed to transfer automatically.
Management, signatures, address, accounting, policies, websites, contracts and access rights must be changed in a controlled sequence.
Structured process
The project, buyer, beneficial owners and source of funds are assessed.
Following pre-screening, released documents and the transaction structure are discussed.
The agreement, ownership transfer, governing bodies, articles and register filings are coordinated.
Bank KYC, address, administration and further operational services follow as required.
Alpine Capital · Wollerau SZ
Current company names and detailed corporate records are not published publicly. Qualified parties receive further information following an initial buyer and compliance review.
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FAQ
It is a legal entity that has already been incorporated and entered in the Swiss commercial register. Ownership, governing bodies, signing rights and, where appropriate, name, purpose, registered office or articles are adjusted before or during the transfer.
The initial incorporation and commercial register entry have already taken place. The actual time saving still depends on buyer documentation, KYC, requested changes, notary, commercial register and bank review.
A change of company name may generally be possible. It must be legally permissible and, depending on the legal form and amendment, is implemented through resolutions, possible notarisation and a commercial register filing.
Yes, an amendment may be possible. The new purpose must be lawful, sufficiently specific and compatible with the intended activity and compliance requirements.
A transfer of registered office is generally possible. Depending on the situation, amended articles, a new address, resolutions, notarial involvement and a commercial register filing may be required.
A Swiss GmbH or AG must be capable of being represented by at least one authorised person resident in Switzerland. The exact governance and signing structure is defined individually.
In principle, yes. Buyers, beneficial owners, country of residence, source of funds and intended business purpose are reviewed before a transaction.
The current banking status is disclosed confidentially to qualified parties. An existing account does not mean that the bank will automatically continue the relationship with new owners.
Only subject to the review and approval of the relevant bank. New owners, governing bodies, beneficial owners, business model and source of funds remain subject to renewed KYC and compliance review.
Available corporate, accounting, tax, contractual and register documentation is reviewed in a structured manner before purchase. The scope and result depend on the available documents and the agreed review scope.
Following preliminary review and, where appropriate, a confidentiality agreement, qualified parties receive the documents that actually exist and are approved for disclosure, such as register extract, articles, incorporation records, ownership register, financial statements and tax documentation.
No fixed duration is guaranteed. Timing depends in particular on complete buyer documents, KYC, contract negotiations, requested amendments, notary, commercial register and bank review.
Depending on requirements, Swiss management or board representation, business address, Alpine Offices, bank account applications, accounting, tax coordination, compliance, insurance, recruitment and ongoing corporate administration can be coordinated.