Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 10:40 am
Switzerland has successfully made itself the country with the highest ranking on the scale of offshore companies. It has been estimated that the assets accumulated by investors in a Swiss offshore company have exceeded over $2 trillion. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
One extraordinary benefit of having a Swiss offshore holding is that you get the right to vote in and for other businesses. This implies that if an investor owns a company in Switzerland, they are not only the prime owner of their own business, but they also have the right to buy other companies in the country. This is one of those benefits which makes Switzerland a preferable place for investors to establish their companies. According to the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA), more than 50% of the revenues come from private banking offshore companies (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
Here are some of the reasons why investors should consider establishing a business in Switzerland compared to any country in the world.
- Reduced Taxation Laws
It has been legally decided that any company in Switzerland which owns 20% of the shares of any other legally registered company in the country is eligible to apply for the exemption of tax rates at a federal level.
This is beneficial for both investors and the economy. While the investor himself benefits from the decreased tax payments annually, the economy boosts by integrating more and more investors into its registered companies.
- Annual Capital Tax for Swiss Offshore Holding Companies
There are two types of tax rates for the country’s annual taxation system. For the ordinary companies based in Switzerland, no additional taxation benefits are provided and is usually called the Ordinary Annual Tax. However, as a Swiss offshore holding company, investors get the benefit of being eligible for a much lower annual taxation system, also known as Annual Capital Tax for Swiss Offshore Holding.
This is done primarily to promote international businesses and strengthen the country’s overall economy. The tax rates for such companies are as low as 0.01% annually, and almost half of Switzerland’s offshore companies have already filed for this taxation system. RISTER Sàrl fiduciary company is a legal institution that provides professional expertise and assistance in representing offshore holding companies. Moreover, it is also responsible for the administration, human resources operations, local accounting, and directing services.
- Multilingual Workplace
As a foreign investor, one can easily become overwhelmed with the language barrier that a new location imposes on them. However, the particular concern is of little importance here, as Swiss companies are extremely popular for their multilingual workforce, which allows the investors as well as the employees to work efficiently alongside adjusting to the climate of the new country.
- Secure Economic Environment
Switzerland comes under those countries in which your assets will be even more secure than your home country. This is the biggest concern for a potential investor as a foreign individual. However, the government’s extraordinary secure political and economic climate ensures the security of all your assets even in the most disastrous situations. An incredible degree of confidentiality is maintained in all corporate decisions, and strong client-attorney assistance is given to investors in need of professional representation.
