Payslips and payroll calculations
We calculate gross and net pay, deductions, allowances and variable elements, then prepare employees’ payslips.
Payroll management in Geneva
Payroll management in Geneva for SMEs and employers
Karpeo handles your payroll from start to finish. Our team prepares payslips, manages social insurance and withholding tax, and produces employees’ annual documents.
Swiss certified accountants Your payroll is handled by a team trained in Swiss payroll.
Payroll without the administrative burden
You send us the changes. We prepare the payroll.
Your team no longer spends time checking deductions, finding the right rates or preparing documents. Karpeo organises a clear monthly process with a named contact.
- 01
You inform us
You send new hires, departures, absences and variable elements according to an agreed schedule.
- 02
We calculate and check
Our team prepares payroll, checks social deductions and applies withholding tax where required.
- 03
You approve
You receive documents and payment information by the agreed deadlines, without unnecessary re-entry.
What we handle
Complete payroll management from the first salary to annual certificates.
Monthly payroll is only part of the work. We also handle personnel changes, social insurance, withholding tax and year-end obligations.
New hires, departures and changes
New hire, departure, change in working percentage, absence or contract amendment: we update the relevant payroll data.
Social insurance and withholding tax
We handle OASI, disability, loss-of-earnings, unemployment, pension and accident insurance contributions, as well as withholding tax where applicable.
Annual declarations and salary certificates
We prepare annual social insurance declarations and salary certificates, checking them for consistency before issue.
An engagement suited to your headcount
A quote agreed before work beginsA clear fee for genuinely complete support.
The price depends on headcount, personnel changes, variable pay and specific situations. We define the scope before the first payroll so that responsibilities are clear.
- Monthly processing according to an agreed schedule
- Named contact for your business
- Processing new hires, departures and changes
- Annual declarations and salary certificates
Withholding tax, variable remuneration, international cases and historical data migration may affect the price. These items are clearly stated in the quote.
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Sarah PrieurPartner · Swiss certified accountant
Payroll · Social insurance · Tax
Romain PrieurFounder · Swiss certified accountant
Supervision · Structuring · Advice
5/5 · Google review“Romain Prieur and his Karpeo team stand out for smooth management, efficiency and responsiveness. I recommend them.”
Claire Thiercelin · Karpeo client
Clear professional accountability
Your payroll is handled by a team that understands Swiss rules.
A payroll error directly affects an employee and may require corrections with insurers or tax authorities. Karpeo combines monthly processing, review and professional supervision.
- Swiss federal qualificationAccountants trained and certified in Switzerland.
- EXPERTsuisseOur certified accountants are members of Switzerland’s leading professional association.
- Dedicated contactA named person monitors your schedule and changes.
- GenevaA team available in Eaux-Vives and throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
From your first employee
You hire. We set up the payroll.
Hiring a first employee immediately changes a company’s administration. Salary, social insurance, deductions, deadlines and employee documents must all be organised.
Karpeo supports self-employed professionals, startups, LLCs and corporations from their first employee. Our team sets up the payroll file and handles monthly processing so you can focus on onboarding and managing the employee.
Prepare my first payrollWhat we can set up
- 01Opening the payroll file
We gather the employer and employee data required for payroll processing.
- 02Setting up deductions
Social insurance, occupational pension, accident insurance and withholding tax are configured as applicable.
- 03Reviewed first payroll
We prepare the payroll calculation and check the details before issuing the first payslip.
- 04Organised monthly process
A simple schedule states which information to send and when documents will be delivered.
A process that grows with your teamFrom one employee to several dozen
The engagement adapts to staff changes and payroll complexity.
Do you already have payroll in place?
Outsource without interrupting payroll.
We take over year-to-date data, settings and deadlines before producing the next payroll.
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Diagnostic
We review headcount, tools, deadlines and payroll-specific issues.
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Reprise
We obtain year-to-date data and check each employee’s settings.
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Continuity
The schedule continues without interruption for employees or obligations.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before outsourcing payroll.
What does a Karpeo payroll engagement include?
The scope is defined according to your headcount and organisation. It can include monthly payslips, new hires and departures, social insurance statements, withholding tax, annual declarations and salary certificates. You receive a detailed proposal before the engagement begins.
Can you manage payroll for a company with one employee?
Yes. We also support companies and self-employed professionals hiring their first employee. We set up the payroll file and monthly process from the first salary.
What information must we send each month?
You send us only relevant changes: hours or variable pay, absences, bonuses, allowances, new details or changes in working percentage. When nothing changes, the monthly process requires very little input from your team.
Do you handle withholding tax and cross-border employees?
Yes. We calculate and monitor withholding tax where applicable, including for many cross-border employees and relevant permit holders. Treatment is adapted to the canton of taxation and the individual’s situation.
Does Karpeo handle social insurance?
We handle payroll administration relating to social insurance, including OASI, disability, loss-of-earnings and unemployment statements, and pension and accident insurance data. The exact scope depends on your policies and providers.
Can you take over payroll during the year?
Yes. We obtain year-to-date data, employee settings and previous payroll calculations. We check the opening data before processing the next salary to ensure continuity for the year.
How much does outsourced payroll cost?
The price mainly depends on headcount, frequency of changes, withholding tax and additional services. After a short discussion, we provide a precise quote with a clearly defined scope.
Do you support employers outside Geneva?
Yes. Our offices are in Eaux-Vives, Geneva, while our working methods allow us to manage payroll for SMEs and employers throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
Let’s discuss your payroll
Receive a proposal suited to your headcount.
Tell us your headcount, frequency of changes, whether withholding tax applies and your current organisation. A Swiss certified accountant will reply with a precise scope and next steps.