24 August 2026
Accountant Switzerland
Discover the services of our accountants in Switzerland: bookkeeping, tax registration, payroll, audit support and monthly packages for small businesses.
Our accounting services in Switzerland are meant to efficiently control the business expenses for our clients and also save their time and efforts. Find out below what the services offered by our accountants in Switzerland are.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Tax registration support (YES/NO) | YES, our accountant in Switzerland can handle the tax registration procedure on behalf of companies |
| VAT registration services (YES/NO) | YES, VAT registration services are also available for our clients in Switzerland |
| Payroll and HR assistance (YES/NO) | Payroll and HR services are offered to companies requesting them |
| Audit services (YES/NO) | YES, we also have auditors we work with in Switzerland |
| Bookkeeping services (YES/NO) | Bookkeeping is one of the most requested services in Switzerland |
| Financial statement filing services (YES/NO) | YES, financial statement dratfing and submission enter the attention of our accountant in Switzerland |
| Accounting services for foreign companies in Switzerland (YES/NO) | We offer tailored accounting services for foreign companies operating in Switzerland |
| Accreditted accountants availability (YES/NO) | YES, our accountants in Switzerland are members of the Swiss Expert Association for Audit, Tax and Fiduciary |
| Personal income tax rate | The federal income tax is progressive up to a maximum of 11.5% (for both single and married taxpayers). Cantonal and municipal taxes also apply at different rates |
| Corporate tax rate | The federal rate is 8.5% (about 7.8% effective); including cantonal and municipal taxes, combined effective rates range from about 11.9% (Zug) to 20.5% (Bern) |
| VAT rate | 8.1% standard rate (reduced rates 2.6% and 3.8%) since 1 January 2024 |
| Availability in various cantons (YES/NO) | YES, our accountants in Switzerland are present in several cities and cantons in Switzerland, among which Zurich, Zug, Berne, Schwyz, etc. |
| Access to tax incentives/deductions (YES/NO) | YES, federal and cantonal tax deductions and exemptions are available for natural persons and companies |
| Access to double tax treaties (YES/NO) | YES, Switzerland has more than 100 double taxation agreements |
| Other services | Support in investment fund tax matters, tax planning solutions, tax optimization assistance, customized accounting support based on the canton companies operate in |
| Accounting services for sole traders (YES/NO) | Yes, we also offer accounting solutions to single entrepreneurs. |
Accounting services for SMEs (YES/NO) | Yes |
Tax minimization/planning advice (YES/NO) | Yes, we can support businesses with tax minimization services. |
| Tax consultancy services (YES/NO) | Yes, we can offer canton-based consultancy services. |
| Representation with tax authorities (YES/NO) | Yes, you can rely on our accountant in Switzerland. |
| VAT registration threshold | CHF 100,000 for foreign companies |
| Dividend tax rate | 35%, however, lower rates are available under Swiss double tax treaties. |
| Payroll tax rates | – AHV/IV/EO 5.3% and unemployment insurance 1.1% (up to CHF 148,200) each for employee and employer, – plus occupational pension (BVG), accident insurance and family allowance contributions, which vary |
| Financial statement filing deadlines | 6 months from the end of the financial year |
| Applicable accounting standards | – Swiss GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), – IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) |
| Tax authorities in Switzerland | – Federal Tax Administration (FTA/ESTV) for federal taxes such as VAT and withholding tax, – the cantonal tax administrations for income, profit and capital taxes |
| Tax registration timeframe (approx.) | A few days |
| VAT registration timeframe (approx.) | Several days after the incorporation of the company |
| Our locations | We have offices in Zurich, Zug, and Geneva. |
| Advantages of working with an accounting company in Switzerland | – wide range of services; – tailored solutions you can choose from; – customized services based on company size, etc. |
What types of clients do your Swiss accountants service?
We are at the service of local and foreign clients, companies and natural persons.
What are the accounting services offered by your accountants?
Here is a brief presentation:
- tax registration;
- bookkeeping;
- payroll and HR;
- financial statements drafting and filing;
- audit;
- tax consultancy.
Apart from these, you can also rely on us if you want to open a company in Switzerland.
What are the tax registration services that you offer in Switzerland?
Our accountant in Switzerland assists with:
- tax registration with the Federal Tax Administration in Switzerland;
- VAT registration on a voluntary basis as part of our Swiss company formation packages or upon reaching the registration threshold.
Here is also an infographic about our services:
What bookkeeping services do you offer in Switzerland?
The following:
- accounts payable and receivable management, which implies issuing invoices, respectively paying invoices and keeping track of the transactions;
- account reconciliations, which involve matching the transactions made by the company with the financial statements;
- financial reporting, which implies drafting and maintaining accounting ledgers and records.
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What does payroll management in Switzerland imply with your accountants?
This means that we will register the company as an employer, plus all the employees for the following:
- health insurance,
- pension,
- accident and occupational disease insurance,
- unemployment insurance.
Apart from these, there are also other insurances we can enroll your company in.
Our Swiss accountants will also make the necessary payroll payments, generate payslips, and make salary payments into employees’ bank accounts.
Do you offer employee management solutions in Switzerland?
Yes, our accountants can also handle the following aspects when it comes to HR administration for your Swiss company:
- drafting and amendments to work contracts;
- removal of employees upon termination of work relations,
- updating the database of employees and reconciliation of employment documents.
NOTE: We can also help you open bank accounts in Switzerland for each employee.
What types of audit services do you offer in Switzerland?
Both external and internal audit services. This means that in order to ensure the fairness of the accounting records and documents that need to be submitted to various authorities in the country, our accountant in Switzerland can also offer tailored audit services.
While some audits are required by law, there are also internal audits through which business owners can measure the results and the activity of their businesses.
Returning to the mandatory audits, these are:
- the regular audit,
- the limited audit.
We also invite you to watch our video on accounting services in Switzerland:
What are the financial documents your company can draft for my Swiss company?
The following:
- a book-of-account;
- a balance sheet;
- a profit-and-loss statement;
- an inventory;
- the notes.
Certain documents, such as the balance sheet, income statements and notes, have to be prepared every financial year.
Do you also service sole traders in Switzerland?
Yes, we do. We are at the service of small businesses in Switzerland, sole traders included.
How much do your accountants in Switzerland charge?
You can choose between several monthly packages that are calculated based on the number of invoices issued.
For more details and a personalized offer, please contact our accountants in Zurich. Also, if you don’t have a business yet, but you are thinking of starting one, our experts can help you open a company in Switzerland.