Business transfer in Switzerland
Switzerland is an excellent place to set up a business because of its low taxes, high level of security and business-friendly environment. The country offers everything you need for your company to grow and be successful.
If you are looking to transfer ownership your business, you should know that we provide a wide range of services to assist business owners with their legal requirements when selling their business in Switzerland.
Our experience and expertise enable us to advise our clients on the different options to legally transfer ownership of their company.
Types of business transfers
When you have a business, one of the things to think about is whether or not you want to sell it or transfer some of your assets to reduce business costs. The two processes are similar, but there are some key differences.
Let’s take a look at what these different types of business transfers are and how they work.
Transfer business ownership
A business assets transfer refers to the process of transferring ownership of a company and its assets and liabilities.
Transfer business assets
A business assets transfer refers to the process of transferring ownership of a company and its assets and liabilities.
Transfer business material portion
In material portion transfer, the ownership of the company changes completely. The buyer buys all relevant shares from the seller and thus acquires control over the company. In this case, the buyer is responsible for all liabilities of the company.
Business transfer should only be done only by experienced and professional lawyers with ample knowledge on Swiss laws. Our professional team of lawyers and tax advisors has many years of experience in the field. We provide comprehensive legal solutions for your business transfer in Switzerland.
Transfer agreement and documents
The term “transfer agreement” is also used to refer to the procedure that takes place at the closing of an acquisition or merger, when all of the documents are signed and transferred over to the new owners. It is a contract between two companies for the former to acquire certain assets of the latter.
Here’s a list of documents required to complete a business transfer agreement in Switzerland:
- A copy of the asset purchase agreement.
- Letters of intent.
- Disclosure letter.
- Transaction agreement
- Exclusivity agreements
- Acquisition agreements
Just in case you’re an investor think of acquiring a business/company based in Switzerland, our company will help you prepare all the documents you need to acquire it.
If you’re a Swiss business looking for an easy exit, our company can also prepare the paperwork and cover all the legal procedures required to transfer your business, while you focus on having a good time.
Key points of business transfer
Being a business owner is an exciting journey but selling a business on the other hand is not as simple as it might seem, and there are a few ideas that you can take to make your business transfer easier.
- Know the right time to sell
- Hiring a business appraiser
- Organize your financial statements and tax returns
- Decide as to whether you'd instead use a business broker or negotiate the deal yourself.
- Preparing all required records for the sale (financial records, customer base, and other factors)
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