Dividends in Switzerland: distribution and taxation
Understand Swiss dividend conditions, reserves, 35% withholding tax, refunds and recipient taxation. Prepare your company’s distribution with Karpeo.
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Accounting, tax and business guides for Switzerland
Explore our English-language articles on company formation, self-employment, accounting, payroll and Swiss tax.
Swiss holding companies: purpose, taxation and formation
Understand Swiss holding structures, participation relief, costs and formation. Assess whether a parent company fits your investment or succession plans.
Read article →Changing accountants in Switzerland: a practical guide
Changing accountants in Switzerland? Plan the timing, collect your records and clarify fees, VAT and payroll responsibilities with Karpeo’s handover guide.
Read article →Salary or dividends in Switzerland: how to decide
Compare salary and dividends using the same company budget. Understand Swiss tax, social contributions and pension effects for owner-directors.
Read article →VAT in Switzerland: rates, calculations and how it works in 2026
Understand Swiss VAT rates, registration thresholds, reporting methods and returns. Follow Karpeo’s practical guide for entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Read article →Work in Switzerland as a foreigner : Swiss work permit explained
What work permit is required to work in Switzerland ? What are the steps to obtain it ? Karpeo tells you everything about work authorizations.
Read article →How to start a business and create a company in Switzerland ?
How to create a business in Switzerland in 2024? Company creation in Switzerland explained by our Swiss CPA and accounting firm Karpeo
Read article →How to set up a Swiss LLC: steps, costs and the Geneva process
Learn the seven steps to form a Swiss LLC, including CHF 20,000 capital, costs, documents and Geneva registration. Plan your incorporation.
Read article →Swiss accounting plan for SMEs : Explanations and examples of general ledger
The accounting plan is an important topic in accounting. Karpeo explains everything and provide you an example of a Swiss general ledger.
Read article →What are the VAT rates in Switzerland ? Explainations
What are the VAT rates in Switzerland in 2024 ? Our team of CPAs explain you how Swiss VAT rates work and how to use them.
Read article →Becoming self-employed in Switzerland: steps and costs in 2026
Learn how to become self-employed in Switzerland: AVS recognition, documents, registration, VAT, costs and insurance. Plan your launch with Karpeo.
Read article →Social security contributions and their rates in Switzerland in 2024
What are the mandatory social security contributions in Switzerland ? What is the social security contribution rate on a Swiss salary in 2024 ? Karpeo has the answers.
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