Accounting, tax and starting a business in Switzerland
The Karpeo blog. Practical advice from our Swiss certified accountants for SMEs, self-employed professionals and entrepreneurs in Switzerland.
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Accounting
Understand your accounts, prepare your year-end closing and monitor your company’s financial position.
What does an accountant do for a business in Switzerland?
Statutory auditors in Switzerland: role, appointment and selection
IFRS S1 and S2: ISSB sustainability reporting for Swiss businesses
IFRS conversion in Switzerland: moving from CO accounts to IFRS
IAS 1 financial statements: preparing for IFRS 18 in 2027
Taxation
Taxes, VAT and deductions explained for businesses and individuals in Switzerland.
French VAT refunds for Swiss residents: rules, customs and calculation
Imputed rental value in Switzerland: calculation and abolition in 2029
Representation expenses in Switzerland: receipts, allowances and tax
Cryptocurrency tax in Switzerland: gains, income and reporting
Corporate tax instalments in Geneva: how to estimate and adjust them
Tax-deductible expenses for a Swiss LLC or corporation
Starting a business
Choose your business structure and plan the steps to start your company in Switzerland.
Starting a business with co-founders in Switzerland: 10 key decisions
General partnership in Switzerland: setting up an SNC and understanding the risks
Legal business names in Switzerland: rules and examples
Opening a medical practice in Switzerland: permits, structure and budget
Changing a company address or registered office in Switzerland
Entrepreneurship in Switzerland: business and SME statistics
Business management
Practical guidance to manage your business, finance your projects and make informed decisions.
Working days and calendar days in Switzerland: definitions and calculations
Geneva’s economy: key sectors and opportunities for entrepreneurs
Vaud’s economy: key sectors, employment and business considerations
Choosing an umbrella company in Switzerland: fees, permits and protection
Four books for entrepreneurs—and how to put them into practice
Business financing in Switzerland: options for SMEs and start-ups
Legal matters
Contracts, obligations and procedures: understand the rules that apply to your business.
Interim employment references in Switzerland: examples and template
Immediate dismissal in Switzerland: grounds, procedure and financial consequences
Registering a trademark in Switzerland: steps, fees and protection
Non-disclosure agreements in Switzerland: when to use an NDA
Terms and conditions in Switzerland: preparing terms for your business
Business bankruptcy in Switzerland: procedure, risks and options
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