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How long does it take to liquidate a Swiss GmbH?

Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)

At least a year in most cases. The liquidator publishes a call to creditors in the SHAB, and deletion from the register can be filed no earlier than one year later. If a licensed audit firm confirms that all debts are paid and no third-party interests are at risk, that wait drops to three months.

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Source: GmbH auflösen und löschen, Canton of Zurich

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