Business creation: which legal form to choose?

Which legal form to choose for the creation of your business

It is important to define the legal form to choose from when deciding to start a business creation in the canton of Geneva. Indeed, there is no lack of appellations: sole proprietorship, SARL, EURL, SAS, SA … So, how do you find your way around?

The importance of the legal form

The importance of the legal form But the more possibilities there are, the more difficult it becomes to navigate. Some questions should be asked to be sure to choose the legal status in line with your project. The legal form of the company is important, not only for its development, but also for its financing capacity and for the distribution of responsibilities and powers of managers.

Points to see

The legal form of a business is actually the framework that will allow it to emerge legally. Whether it is a craft, industrial, liberal or commercial activity, every entrepreneur must choose between a sole proprietorship or a company. It all depends on certain criteria, for example setting up a business alone or with others, that is to say joining forces. The entrepreneur will also have to determine the financial means and the social regime of the company as well as its operating rules and its tax regime.

Sole proprietorship (RI)

Dès 900.-
  • Preparation of the statutes
  • Preparation of the requisition to the commercial register
  • Telephone interviews with our lawyers
  • Lawyers' fees
  • Notary fees

Limited liability company (LLC)

Dès 2'000.-
  • Preparation of the statutes
  • Preparation of the requisition to the commercial register
  • Telephone interviews with our lawyers
  • Lawyers' fees
  • Notary fees

Public limited company (SA)

Dès 2'000.-
  • Preparation of the statutes
  • Preparation of the requisition to the commercial register
  • Telephone interviews with our lawyers
  • Lawyers' fees
  • Notary fees

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