Swiss shelf company:
The fastest way to start a Swiss business

Swiss shelf company solutions allow entrepreneurs, investors, and global firms to bypass formation delays and enter the Swiss market immediately. Acquire a ready-made Swiss AG or GmbH with full compliance, clean history, and legal certainty — without waiting weeks for incorporation.

A Swiss shelf company is a pre-registered legal entity (AG or GmbH), dormant and debt-free, available for immediate acquisition. It eliminates the need to deposit share capital or navigate time-consuming procedures. Clients seeking to buy a Swiss shelf company can take control within 24–48 hours — a critical advantage in a competitive environment.

The demand for ready-made Swiss companies has soared in recent years. Whether for investment vehicles, holding structures, licensing projects, or tenders, entrepreneurs from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and the U.S. are increasingly turning to Swiss shelf companies.

With full audit trails, official registration numbers, and public records in the Swiss commercial register, each aged Swiss company provides instant credibility. Particularly in sectors like fintech, pharma, and private equity, an existing incorporation date carries strategic value.

Unlike new incorporations, aged Swiss companies — formed in 2022, 2015, or even earlier — signal maturity and operational continuity. This improves onboarding prospects with banks, clients, and regulators. Many investors and institutional partners are reluctant to engage with freshly formed entities.

An aged Swiss company often functions as a proxy for trust and experience. Buyers benefit from a documented track record, even if the entity has remained dormant. Goldblum & Partners ensures that all companies offered are free of debts, lawsuits, or accounting issues — ready to operate from day one.

While some clients refer to Swiss shell company structures, the correct and compliant term in Switzerland is Swiss shelf company. Shell companies may carry reputational baggage abroad, but shelf companies are fully regulated and transparent under Swiss law.

In 2025, companies seeking to launch operations quickly — especially in regulated or investor-backed sectors — benefit from acquiring a Swiss shelf company. Use cases include:

• Multinational groups acquiring a Swiss AG to act as an EU holding or financing entity
• Fintech founders needing a ready-made Swiss company for licensing or sandbox application
• Family offices using Swiss GmbH shelf companies to hold Swiss assets discreetly

For these clients, delays in incorporation, banking, or VAT registration can be costly. A Swiss shelf company resolves these constraints in less than 48 hours.

All companies are debt-free, dormant, and ready for immediate transfer.

Every Swiss shelf company for sale at Goldblum & Partners is vetted, documented, and fully auditable. Buyers receive:

• Shareholder registry and corporate statutes
• Notarised share transfer documents
• Debt clearance certificate (Betreibungsamt)
• Letter of guarantee confirming inactivity
• Optional nominee director or VAT setup

Our legal team conducts full KYC and AML checks to ensure all transfers are compliant. Shareholder changes are filed with the Swiss commercial register and processed under notarial supervision. No shortcuts, no grey zones — only reliable and legal onboarding.

Unlike generic incorporation agents, Goldblum & Partners is a regulated law firm with over 15 years of experience in Swiss company formation. We maintain a curated portfolio of Swiss shelf companies in AG and GmbH form — some with VAT numbers, some with past banking — all ready to transfer.

Our international client base includes high-net-worth individuals, institutional investors, and strategic buyers from over 40 countries. Each acquisition is handled with full legal care, including post-sale support.

Looking to buy a Swiss shelf company with legal integrity and immediate availability? Contact our firm for access to current AG and GmbH listings.

Goldblum & Partners is a Zurich-based corporate law firm specialising in Swiss shelf companies, M&A structuring, and corporate legal compliance. All companies offered are clean, inactive, and fully compliant with Swiss law.