Swiss companies may be used in a variety of ways to accumulate foreign source income or to preserve confidentiality and personal wealth. Such uses may include the following:


Investment Holdings
Swiss companies are frequently used to hold investments in foreign based subsidiary or associated companies, foreign real estate, equities or bonds quoted on international or domestic stock exchanges, and foreign joint venture projects.


International Trade
The movement of goods across international borders offers many opportunities for the use of Swiss companies. This may take the form of commission agencies, transfer pricing structures, or the hire or leasing of capital assets.


Consultancy Services
The provision of financial services to international clients, as well as engineering, management or computer consultancy services to international contractors can be routed through Swiss companies. A Swiss company may also be used to provide the services of entertainers or sportsmen to international promoters.


Licensing and Patents
Intellectual property such as patents, copyrights, designs, computer software, and technical know-how may be owned by a Swiss company and licensed to third party licensees or sub-licensees. International franchises can be similarly structured through a Swiss company.


Controlling and Finance
Intra-group loans may be routed through a Swiss finance company to rationalize finance costs and to centralize funding controls. Financing of foreign subsidiaries or joint ventures may be more efficient if directed through a Swiss company.


Contact us in order to find out more how you may benefit from the use of a Swiss company.