Salary management for freelancers in Switzerland

Easily manage your employees’ salaries with our certified accountants.

Are you a self-employed entrepreneur with employees?

Simplify payroll and social security management with the specialized services of Karpeo accounting firm.

Our salary management services for the freelancers

Our services cover all payroll and social management needs for freelance business owners:

  • Payroll preparation: creation of monthly payslips for each of your employees, accounting for specific salary and social contributions.
  • Social contributions management: calculation of social contributions (such as AVS, LPP, AC, APG) for your employees and submission of declarations to the relevant authorities.
  • Annual salary certificates: production of legally required salary certificates in Switzerland, making tax filing easier for your employees.
  • Social insurance coordination: liaising with compensation funds, accident, and health insurers to ensure compliant management.
  • Withholding tax management for cross-border employees: calculation and deduction of withholding taxes for cross-border employees, ensuring their tax compliance.
  • Absence tracking: management of sick leave, vacation, and other absences, with payroll updates as needed.

How does it work?

1. Contact us via our online form

Fill out our online form to describe your specific payroll management needs for your employees (whether residents, cross-border workers, or expatriates).

2. Personalized analysis and contract setup

We assess your social and tax obligations as a self-employed employer and offer a solution tailored to your situation.

3. Quick start on payroll management

Once the contract is confirmed, we set up complete payroll management, including payslips, social declarations, and salary certificates.

Rates – Salary management for freelancers

We offer competitive rates, carefully tailored to your specific needs:

The rates shown are excluding tax, contact us for a customized quote.
Take advantage of our packages for professional, hassle-free payroll management.

Our additional services for the self-employed (sole proprietorships)

In addition to payroll management, we offer a wide range of services to support the growth of your business:

  • Business formation: benefit from personalized support to simplify the process of creating your Sole Proprietorship (SP).
  • Business address registration: give your company an address in Geneva or other Swiss cities like Lausanne through our dedicated service.
  • Accounting and tax support: we handle all your accounting and tax obligations so you can focus on the core of your business.
  • VAT management: we ensure your business’s legal compliance, from VAT registration to filing returns and recovering VAT.

Why choose Karpeo to manage your employees’ salaries?

1. Expertise for freelance owners

As a freelancer, your payroll and social contribution needs differ from those of traditional businesses. Our accountants specialize in the unique tax and social requirements for self-employed employers, providing you with targeted advice.

2. Ensured legal compliance

We guarantee compliance with all social and tax declarations related to your employees’ salaries, considering their specific statuses (Swiss residents, cross-border workers, expatriates).

3. Time savings and administrative simplification

By outsourcing your payroll management, you minimize the risk of administrative errors and free up time to focus on growing your business.

4. Transparent, tailored pricing

Our services are designed for freelancers with small teams, offering transparent pricing adapted to the size of your business.

FAQ – Salary management for the self-employed

Does my freelance business require payroll management?

If you employ staff, whether assistants or part-time or full-time employees, you are responsible for managing their salaries, social contributions, and withholding taxes if they are cross-border workers.

How do I manage taxes for my cross-border employees?

Our experts handle the calculation and withholding of taxes for cross-border employees, ensuring compliance with tax laws.

Can I outsource only part of the payroll management?

Yes, you have the flexibility to choose the services you need, whether it’s payroll preparation, tax advice, or social security filings.

Are your services available throughout French-speaking Switzerland?

Absolutely, Karpeo offers its services throughout French-speaking Switzerland, with the option to handle all processes remotely.

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