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Professional Swiss Resident Director Service

Fulfill the mandatory legal requirement for a local director with a professional Nominee Director Mandate. 

Experienced, qualified representatives to ensure your Swiss company is fully compliant.

Activities at a Glance

swiss-incorporated Maintain Share Register


swiss-incorporated Local representative to authorities
swiss-incorporated Inform Shareholders on local matters


swiss-incorporated Oversee compliance to local laws


swiss-incorporated Maintain Company documents in order
swiss-incorporated Ensure timely reporting


Understanding the Swiss Resident Director Requirement

Swiss corporate law mandates that all Swiss companies (both AG and GmbH) must have at least one board member or director with sole signatory power who is a resident of Switzerland. 

This person acts as the official point of contact for Swiss authorities.


We will appoint a qualified and experienced representative for your company to ensure this legal requirement is met. 






Important Note:  This is a mandatory step in the overall  Company Formation in Switzerland.  

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Our Solution: A Resident Director You Can Trust.

We provide a qualified professional to act as the nominee resident director for your company. This is not just a name on a document; it's a comprehensive service designed for foreign entrepreneurs who need a reliable, compliant representative on the ground. 

Our service allows you to maintain full operational control of your business while we ensure all local administrative requirements are met.


Who can be a Board Member ?


Trust is paramount when appointing a director. We ensure peace of mind by providing only highly qualified and vetted professionals who meet strict criteria.

Mandatory Swiss Residency

 Fulfills the core legal requirement.

Good Educational Background

Experience in administrative and business management.

Professional Memberships

Affiliation with relevant professional associations.

Neutral

Open to any gender or nationality, provided they are a Swiss resident.

What is the Board Member Liable For?


As per Article 754 of the Swiss Code of Obligations, the board member can be held personally liable for any damage arising from his/her intentional or negligent breach of duties. 

He will be accountable for all social security, dividend, and VAT liabilities.


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Appointing a qualified resident director is a critical step for your Swiss venture. Contact us for a confidential consultation to discuss your needs and learn how our professional mandate service can provide the security and compliance your business requires.


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Frequently Asked Question

A nominee director is assigned mainly to comply with the company laws of Switzerland, in case no other directors are local residents. In essence he becomes the point of contact vis a vis the authorities.

He shall communicate key administrative matters to shareholders and as a mandate execute under their instructions.

The nominee director is not involved in the day to day business operations of the company. His action span mainly on the local administartive aspects of the company vis a vis the authorities.

Administrative management and business management are the key areas of cometencies and experience of a nominee director.

The Swiss system has a debt collection process, whereby a company not paying his credior invoice in time can be enforced by the debt collection office. 

The nomibee director is involved in such situations and notifications letters in such matters are sent to the nominee director home address. He can be sollicited at the debt collection office or the court for representation.

The nominee director is also involved in the bankruptcy of the company and has to attend the bankruptcy court with all the company files and list of creditors.

Post the bankruptcy the nominee director has the obligation of keeping the company records for 10 years.

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