Swiss work permits: L, B, G and C explained
Find the Swiss work permit for your situation: EU/EFTA and non-EU rules, L, B, G and C permits, short-term notification, UK nationals and application steps....
30
Aug
Management Tag
30
Aug
Business structures in Switzerland: sole proprietorship, partnership, LLC or SA?
Choosing a legal structure in Switzerland affects your personal liability, tax position, social insurance and ability to bring in investors. Compare a sole proprietorship, a general partnership, a Swiss LLC (Sàrl/GmbH) and a corporation (SA/AG), and choose a structure that fits the way you intend...
27
Aug
How to start a business in Switzerland: a practical guide
Starting a business in Switzerland? Compare legal structures, capital requirements and registration steps, then prepare your tax, VAT and accounting setup....
26
Aug
Swiss chart of accounts: account numbers and examples
Understand the Swiss SME chart of accounts, its nine classes and common account numbers, with English examples and guidance for companies and sole traders....
23
Mar
Swiss social security contributions 2026: rates and employer costs
Gross salary is neither the amount an employee takes home nor the total cost of employing them. Here are the Swiss contribution rates and a practical method for calculating payroll....
21
Mar
Public holidays 2026: Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel and Jura
Planning time off or organising your team’s working calendar? Compare the 2026 public holidays in five French-speaking Swiss cantons at a glance, then check the detailed dates and local exceptions for your workplace....
22
May
How to choose accounting software for a Swiss SME
Compare five accounting software options for Swiss SMEs. Check VAT, banking, accountant access, migration and total costs before choosing your system....
20
May
Swiss salary certificate: how to read and complete it in 2026
The Swiss salary certificate summarises employment income for tax purposes. Getting it right means reconciling payroll, benefits in kind and expenses—not simply copying the amount paid into a bank account....
24
Jul
Revenue and turnover: definition, calculation and examples
Calculate revenue excluding VAT, discounts and returns. Understand turnover, unpaid invoices and cash receipts, with practical examples for Swiss businesses....
28
Feb
Working hours in Switzerland: limits, breaks and overtime
Contractual working hours and the legal weekly maximum answer different questions. Understanding both helps employers plan schedules and employees check how extra hours should be treated....