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How to calculate VAT in Switzerland: complete guide and online calculator 2026
Swiss VAT calculation is based on three rates in effect since 1 January 2024: 8.1% (standard rate), 2.6% (reduced rate) and 3.8% (accommodation rate). To convert a net amount to...
Free Invoicing Software in Switzerland (2026)
Free Invoicing Software in Switzerland (2026): The 10 Best Solutions for Freelancers and SMEs Invoicing is an essential obligation for any business operating in Switzerland....
Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) Signed by Switzerland
Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) Signed by Switzerland: EU, EFTA, Rest of the World and Consequences in the Absence of a Treaty 1. Introduction 1.1 Why Double Taxation...
Leasing in Switzerland: Accounting, Taxation, VAT and Balance Sheet Impact
Leasing in Switzerland: Complete Accounting, Tax and Strategic Guide (Vehicles, Industrial Machinery, Professional Equipment) Introduction In Switzerland, leasing has become a...
How to Get a Swiss VAT Number for a Business ?
To obtain a Swiss VAT number, a business registers with the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) once its worldwide taxable turnover reaches CHF 100,000. The number is built on the...
Invoicing in Switzerland by a Foreign Company
Invoicing in Switzerland by a Foreign Company VAT Rules, Permanent Establishment Risks and Formal Invoice Requirements Invoicing Swiss clients from a foreign company is fully...
FinSA and FinIA in Switzerland
FinSA and FinIA in Switzerland: legal framework, FINMA, adviser register and practical cases 1. Why these two laws exist and what they have changed Since 1 January 2020,...
Importation of Wine and Spirits into Switzerland
Importation of Wine and Spirits into Switzerland: Rules, Permits, Taxes and VAT Importing wine and spirits into Switzerland is a strictly regulated activity governed by...
Swiss General Import Permit (PGI): definition, permit types and covered products
The PGI (General Import Permit) is one of the main tools used in Switzerland to regulate the importation of certain sensitive products: agricultural goods, products subject to...
AML Act in Switzerland
AML Act in Switzerland: What Every Entrepreneur Must Know About Anti-Money-Laundering Compliance In Switzerland, the Federal Act on Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist...
Hidden Reserves in Switzerland
Hidden Reserves in Switzerland: Legal Framework, Practices, Transparency and Tax Implications 1) Definition and core concept of Hidden reserves in Switzerland In...
RISTER – Swiss Corporate Services Firm in Geneva
RISTER – Swiss Corporate Services Firm in Geneva Company Formation and Company Domiciliation in Geneva A trusted partner for entrepreneurs and investors RISTER – Swiss Corporate...
All My Swiss Company services in Switzerland.
Beyond domiciliation, My Swiss Company SA supports entrepreneurs and international groups across the entire life cycle of their Swiss entity — formation, administration, tax representation and governance.
Accounting, VAT, Payroll & SME Taxation
- Bookkeeping, year-end closing and financial statements compliant with the CO
- VAT: returns, rate review and prevention of reassessments
- Payroll: AHV, BVG, UVG, permits and employee taxation
Company Formation in Switzerland: SA, Sàrl, Branch & Holding
- Company formation: SA, Sàrl, branch & holding
- Incorporation with deed, capital and registration with the CR
- Company formation with banking and tax logic
Swiss Resident Director & Managing Officer: Fiduciary Mandate
- Swiss resident director for SA with valid representation
- Swiss resident managing officer for Sàrl with documentary follow-up
- KYC, governance and periodic review in Switzerland
Company Registered Office & Domiciliation: Registered Address & Mail
- Legal registered office address, c/o and official notifications to the Commercial Register
- Receipt, sorting and forwarding of administrative and banking mail
- Domiciliation integrated into a real administration structure
VAT Tax Representative in Switzerland for Foreign Companies
- VAT registration in Switzerland and official tax representation
- Quarterly VAT returns, corrections and exchanges with the FTA & customs
- Upstream analysis of liability and non-compliance risks
Foundation Formation & Administration in Switzerland
- Formation of private, family or charitable foundations
- Structuring, board governance and annual administrative follow-up
- Tax framework, possible exemption and documentary compliance

