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Swiss Acquisition

Swiss Company Acquisition

Profitable, well-run Swiss SMEs are quietly changing hands. We help you become the next owner.

The Swiss economy runs on family-owned SMEs. As founders retire, many strong businesses are looking for continuity, not a fire sale. Our Swiss team makes that opportunity accessible, secure and discreet.

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Swiss Company Acquisition

How a Swiss acquisition actually works

Buying a Swiss company is a legal process under Swiss law. It needs a mandated local consultant, a resident director and the right entity. We run all seven steps end to end.

  1. Step 01

    Mandate a local Swiss consultant

    A registered, on-the-ground Swiss partner takes the file under mandate and runs it under Swiss law.

  2. Step 02

    Source the target company

    Off-market, profitable Swiss SMEs in succession that match your sector, ticket size and timeline.

  3. Step 03

    Negotiate

    Letter of intent, valuation, deal terms, transition period and seller continuity.

  4. Step 04

    Set up the legal structure

    Swiss holding or operating entity, ownership, financing and tax structure.

  5. Step 05

    Implement a local director

    A resident Swiss director satisfies the legal residency requirement and provides day-to-day continuity.

  6. Step 06

    Close the deal

    Notarisation, share transfer, bank handover and full handover of operations.

  7. Step 07

    Operate or build a group

    Resume operations under your ownership, or roll up additional acquisitions to form a profitable Swiss group.

Discretion is our utmost priority. No public lists, no client names, NDA on first contact.

Beyond the bank account

Owning and running your Swiss company can open the door to Swiss residency.

For non-EU buyers, an active role in a profitable Swiss SME is the strongest evidence of the 'lasting economic interest' that Swiss authorities require for a self-employment residence permit. Subject to cantonal approval and federal quotas.

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Benefits

Not financial advice. Company acquisitions involve risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Residency information is general and not legal or immigration advice. Permits are granted by the Swiss federal and cantonal authorities, subject to quotas.
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