Guex Consulting

Guex Consulting is a sole proprietorship (RI) registered in the commercial register of the canton of Valais, based in Martigny-Combe. Its registered purpose is: administration de sociétés, commerce de marchandises et de biens de consommation Its IDE number is CHE-267.314.065.

A sole proprietorship (Raison individuelle) is the simplest legal form in Switzerland. The entrepreneur operates under their own name, with no minimum capital required. Liability is unlimited: the entrepreneur is personally responsible for all business debts. Registration in the commercial register is mandatory when annual turnover exceeds CHF 100,000.

As a self-employed individual in the canton of Valais, business income is declared in the personal tax return (individual taxation). Social security contributions (AHV/IV/EO) amount to approximately 10.6% of net business income. Simplified bookkeeping (income/expenses) is sufficient below CHF 500,000 turnover. One of the lowest corporate tax rates in Switzerland

Any company registered in the Swiss commercial register can be verified free of charge via the Zefix portal (zefix.ch), managed by the Swiss Confederation. Guex Consulting is identifiable by its IDE number: CHE-267.314.065. Changes (registered office, capital, management) are published in the Swiss Official Gazette of Commerce (SOGC).

To set up a sole proprietorship in the canton of Valais, you need to register with the commercial register (mandatory from CHF 100,000 annual turnover). Registration costs approximately CHF 120-200. You will then need to join an AHV compensation fund, take out necessary insurance (professional liability, loss of earnings) and open a business bank account. A fiduciary like NeoFidu can assist you with these administrative steps.