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| Hi JR
How did the setting up business go? I am thinking about settiing up as an einzelfirma but am really struggling to get my head around it all, just read through this thread, but I used to struggle with this stuff in the UK let alone here, is my best bet to go to the Kreis buro (town hall) and ask for their advice? I currently have a couple of clients in the UK and possibly 2 new ones and I potentially have 2 or 3 new clients in CH one of which has asked me about my self employed status, they mentioned paying the equivalent of the UK stamp duty and said if i wasn't registered as self emplyed in CH then they would be liable to pay it - in the meantime they can pay me in the UK as I can still file a tax return there.
If anyone can explain the process to me simply (sorry i'm not too bright on these subjects) it would be greatly appreciated
Cheers
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HI Nicky,
There are three structures you can take (Not strictly true there are some others but they will not be applying (ie cooperative and partnership) for reasons beyond the scope)
1, Sole trader
2. GmbH equivalent UK Ltd.
3. AG equivalent UK PLC
To setup either of the latter two you will need to follow set rules AND have a deposit of multiple thousands of Swiss Francs (or business usable assets to the equivalent value). The minimum figures are 10K for a GmbH and 50K for an AG.
For a sole trader you will need to find a name for your business that includes your surname and complete the AHV sole trader application form. You may also find it useful to invest the SFr. 150 - 200 to register your business on the trade register.
And then of course you will need to open a business bank account...
And that is it. Now I guess you have some questions as it cannot be that easy, right? So fire away...