I want to make a small business in Switzerland, A small company. Is there is anyone who have idea what is the procedures and how much would that cost me to establish my own company?
And is it mandatory to have a Swiss partner in my company?
I am not a EU citizen and currently I am out of Switzerland. what kind of permit visa will I get?

Thanks guys.
Mido

I do not think you can get a permit here until you can use the search function. There is more information on this forum than you can possibly need so have a proper look.

What he said.. and what makes you think starting your own company while abroad will automaticly grant you a permit? If that was the case,everyone would do it.

Its a long and expensive process to get a company started, something you don't do in a few days time.

I knew an American who wanted to set up a company with a Swiss friend. Luzern were happy, but the federal authorities rejected it. It's very difficult even if you have a respected Swiss citizen as your partner.

Why the hell they make it that bloody difficult?
I even can't find any good article about this topic, I have searched in the forums and online but no sufficient information related to that exact topic...grrrrrrrrr!!!

'They' make it that bloody difficult to keep out the Toms, Dicks and Harry's.

CK

To be honest I would say it's right to impose some constraints, not many countries are that "hassle free" as the UK where you can start a company with a few quid, that to me is the exception. I fail to see why a person would get a permit just by starting a company....

lol....They would have the honor to have the Mido's with them ;-)
Anyway, I am pretty positive I can do that....I believe I can fly I believe I can touch the skyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy :P

Well, the Swiss partner of my American friend was told "We've already got enough Americans here".

Substitute "Foreigners" for "Americans" and I think you've got the answer.

My friend and I made a website opened a joint partnership bank account with and started doing small photography jobs. Customers paid into our bank account. Not that difficult.

I know you have said this but I think there are some crossed wires here. The Swiss authorities will not reject the company they will simply not give the permit. I think that is what you are saying is it not?

The formation of a GmbH /SA/AG/Sarl is more or less a right for any EU / Swiss citizen. Who you have as partners is not relevant but if they are wanting a permit, well that is another story. And companies are registered by canton. Each canton has its own bureau for handing company formation and management. The Bund is not involved.

This has been posted a few times on the forum but here you go again. It should set you on the right track.

http://www.gruenden.ch/fileadmin/user_upload/dateien/gruenden_2.0_engl/gruenden_2.0_en_final_201003.pdf