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YAPEAL is a Swiss financial services provider that lets you open a capital deposit bank account in minutes, significantly accelerating the entire incorporation process. Once the constitution is completed, you will have the flexibility to transfer your capital to any other Swiss bank.

DeepBox is the Swiss document-sharing platform that enables you to seamlessly share your most important files through a secure, cloud-based solution. With DeepBox, document management is secure, efficient, and worry-free. The DeepCloud AG cloud solution is ISO 27001:2013 certified and ensures your data is stored securely in Switzerland.

DeepSign is the electronic signature solution provided by DeepCloud AG. With the qualified electronic signature (QES) offered by DeepSign, you can digitally sign your incorporation documents using a solution legally equivalent to a handwritten signature.

The additional costs include digital signatures, the fee of opening a capital deposits bank account (from 0 to 250 CHF), and the commercial register fees. Remember that the commercial register fees vary based on the Canton and number of entries, but they generally range between 200-300 CHF for sole proprietorship and 700-900 CHF for LTDs. and LLCs.

Qualified electronic signature (QES) is an electronic signature that meets statutory form requirements in both Swiss and EU regulations. The signer’s identity is verified through digital identification, and this electronic signature is the legal equivalent to a handwritten signature according to Swiss and EU law.

Setting up a business in Switzerland requires careful planning and knowledge of the local regulations and laws. Here is a guide to get you started.

• Evaluate your project: Begin by critically assessing your business idea. Conduct thorough market research to gauge the potential success of your product or service in Switzerland. You will also need to define your marketing and sale strategy to effectively reach your target customers.
• Choose the type of company: Switzerland offers various legal structures for businesses, such as Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Limited Companies (Ltd.), and Sole Proprietorships. Select the legal form that best suits your business needs as well as your personal and financial situation.
• Apply for permits: Depending on the nature of your business, you might need specific permits, especially for operations like opening a bar or restaurant. Verify if your business requires special permits and submit the necessary applications before opening your business.
• Seek funding: Setting up a business in Switzerland can be capital-intensive. Explore various financing options, including bank loans, private investors, venture capital and other funding sources to secure the necessary startup capital.

No, the founders of a company do not have to appear in person. Founders can verify their identities digitally with our integrated digital identification service DeepID. They can also sign all documents digitally with a qualified electronic signature from our integrated digital signature service DeepSign. Thanks to these fully digital processes, there is no need to appear before a notary public in person.

The notary verifies that the incorporation documents meet the requirements of the law and the canton where the company will be established. This reduces the likelihood of a denial for incorporation of the company by that canton’s commercial register.

The company incorporation process might get delayed if you fail to meet the legal requirements to establish a company and or if there are delays in receiving confirmation of the capital payment.

To incorporate a company with Hoop, it’s necessary to have a qualified electronic signature (QES). Please note that it is not possible to have a QES for residents outside Switzerland and the EU as they are not authorised to sign in accordance with eIDAS or ZertES. Due to these certificate issuing requirements, this option is unfortunately unavailable to those residents.

To incorporate a company with Hoop you must meet the requirements for signing with a qualified electronic signature (QES), which include digital identification (made possible through our DeepID service). To verify your identification, you must use an ID document that has an MRZ (machine readable zone) and your signature must be visible on the document page. A list of accepted documents can be found at the following link. https://www.deepcloud.swiss/registry-files/SupportedDocs-Deepcloud-AG_DeepID_DE.pdf

Currently, Hoop does not support the automatic creation of the Lex Koller declaration. Therefore, if this declaration is necessary for the constitution of the company, it will be manually prepared by a Hoop employee and sent to the relevant parties for signing.