Whether you are a startup, SME or large company, a domicile address in Switzerland can offer many advantages. But what exactly is a domicile address? And what should be considered when choosing your domicile service in Switzerland? We answer this and more below.


What is a domicile address?

A domicile address is an official address. It is used by companies or individuals for business or legal purposes – in contrast to the residential address, it is intended primarily for business correspondence or as a registered office. In Switzerland, domicile addresses are subject to certain legal provisions governing their use.

“Domicile addresses in Switzerland are of particularly interest for companies or self-employed people who do not need a physical office location and want an address 
at renowned locations such as Zurich or Zug.”
– Lukas Achermann Client Advisor at Domiciliary Agency

What are the advantages of domicile addresses in Switzerland?

Switzerland is known for stability, a discreet business environment and an attractive tax regime. For example, a Swiss business address offers anonymity and privacy protection, among other things. Companies also benefit from a renowned location (for example, a company address in Zurich or Zug), which is particularly attractive for start-ups and international companies.

Advantages at a glance:

• Cost-saving: a domicile address in Switzerland is much cheaper than having your own office. This also makes it interesting for small businesses and the self-employed.
• Flexible: The business address offers flexibility and can be easily changed without moving.
• Image gain: An address in reputable locations such as Zurich or Zug can improve the image of a company.
• Save on taxes: Switzerland offers a favourable tax system. For companies, a business address in Switzerland can bring significant financial savings.
• Worldwide presence: With a domicile in Switzerland, international companies can also show presence at locations in Switzerland and expand internationally.

What is a domicile service?

If you want a domicile address, you usually use a so-called domicile service. These are providers who take care of all the necessary formalities and offer the following services, among others:

• Business address: the provider provides an address. This is used for business correspondence and as an official company headquarters. It can also appear on business cards, letterheads and in business registers.
• Postal services: many providers take care of receiving and forwarding mail. Letters and parcels will be received and forwarded or made available for collection as desired.
• Additional services: some providers also take care of fielding telephone calls, and provide a secretarial service or meeting rooms for you to use if needed.

Tip: when choosing a domicile service provider, you should pay attention to seriousness, the quality of the service and the costs. If you are interested in a business address in Zug or Zurich , please contact us.

How do I get a domicile address in Switzerland?

Setting up a domicile address starts with selecting a suitable provider. After that, certain documents must be provided and legal steps must be taken. The process involves registering the address and setting up the necessary services. At Domizilagentur.ch, we guide you through all the steps and take all the work off your hands.

How much does a domicile address in Switzerland cost?

The cost of a domicile service varies depending on the provider and scope of services. Basic packages (e.g. address and mail forwarding only) are usually cheaper. Additional services such as answering the phone or using meeting rooms can increase costs. Prices for our domicile service can be found here: Business address in Switzerland

3 case studies of our customers

1: Startup in the tech sector

A tech startup chose our Zurich domicile service in order to benefit from the prestigious address and dynamic business environment. This helped the company attract investors and scale the business without investing in expensive office space.

2: International consulting firm

A consulting firm headquartered in London used our domicile service in Zug to establish its presence in Switzerland. In this way, the company was able to expand its customer base in the region and at the same time benefit from the tax advantages.

3: Freelancer

A freelance graphic designer chose our domicile service in Zurich so as to have a professional business address and to separate his private and business life. This service gave him the flexibility he needed to work from anywhere and still have a reliable address for business correspondence.

Closing remarks

Whether it’s savings, flexibility, an enhanced image or attractive taxes: a domicile address in Switzerland (and especially in locations such as Zug or Zurich) offers many advantages. It is not only interesting for large companies, but also for smaller companies and the self-employed. We will be happy to advise you free of charge if you are interested in a Swiss company address.