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Consignment account for setting up a company

This account is used to consign the funds you need to create your company or raise capital. It is a transitional account: once the commercial register has been updated, the funds will be released and transferred to your company’s current account.

Highlights

How it works

The account is opened
The funds are transfered in the account
The funds are blocked
The company is created or the capital increased with the help of a notary
The change is recorded on the commercial register
The extract from the commercial register is submitted to BCV
The funds are released and transferred to a current account
The consignment account is closed

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Fees and conditions

	Details
Interest rate	No interest is earned
Commission	0.5‰ of the consigned amount Minimum of CHF 250 Maximum of CHF 2,500
Authorized transactions	Transfer of the consignment funds Release of the consignment funds Payment of notary fees Debiting of the commission

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Useful documents

Application to open a consignment account for setting up a company or raising capital

File size : 829 KB - Last update: 13.11.2023

Starting your own business

This hands-on guide to starting a company in Switzerland was prepared by BCV and the Vaud Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CVCI).

File size : 4 MB - Last update: 26.08.2024

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