Tax Optimization Through Corporate Structures: How to Effectively Use Multiple Companies in Switzerland

2025-05-01 11:54

How to Save Taxes Legally and Efficiently in Switzerland with Multiple Companies

Switzerland offers a unique tax environment for entrepreneurs. With smart planning of your company structure, there’s great potential for legal tax optimization. Using multiple entities allows for strategic profit allocation and reduced overall tax burden.

With a company domicile in Zug or Herisau from domiziladresse.ch, you lay the perfect foundation for your structure – whether for operations, IP management, or a participation holding.

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Example Structure – Combining Operating, IP, and Holding Companies

Operating Company (e.g., Zug)

● Handles operational business activities

● Pays royalties to Company B

● ✅ Advantage: Operating expenses reduce taxable profit

IP / Licensing Company (e.g., Nidwalden or Obwalden)

● Holds trademarks, patents, software, etc.

● Charges usage rights to Company A

● ✅ Advantage: Low tax rate on royalty income

Holding Company (e.g., Schwyz or Zug)

● Owns shares in Companies A and B

● Benefits from holding privilege (tax exemption on dividend income)

● ✅ Advantage: Optimized capital and profit structure

This structure enables favorable tax allocation while maintaining substance, legal security, and growth potential.

ℹ️ Legal basis and further information can be found at the Swiss Federal Tax Administration – Taxation of Corporations.

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