For SMEs there is in principle no great difference between these two legal forms, subject to a few exceptions. The minimum share capital of a corporation is CHF 100,000, half of which must be paid up at the time of foundation, whereas for a limited liability company it is CHF 20,000. The shareholders of a corporation remain anonymous, whereas the partners of a limited liability company are published in the commercial register. The shareholders of a LLC can be forced to make additional payments by the articles of association, which is not allowed for an AG.