Tax Return
The creation of a company is a project that requires a lot of preparation, a bad decision could have an impact on the future of the company...
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The creation of a company is a project that requires a lot of preparation, a bad decision could have an impact on the future of the company...
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Accounting is a financial data management tool that lets companies and organizations such as associations and...
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The value-added tax is an indirect tax collected and perceived by the confederation at different stages of production and distribution...
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According to the Swiss law, the word legal entity comprises limited liability companies, limited companies...
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According to Swiss law, the term legal entity includes liability companies
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Minimum wages and extended collective agreements: why Guy Parmelin is critical of the new law
Introduction The issue of minimum wages is back in the spotlight in Switzerland, not because a national minimum wage is being introduced, but because Parliament has decided to amend the relationship between cantonal or municipal minimum wages and the wages set out in certain collective labour agreements. For businesses, this debate may seem highly political. Yet it has direct operational implications: it affects how wages are set, how payslips are checked for compliance, and how staff costs are forecast. The key issue is this: when collective labour agreements declared to be binding provide for a minimum wage, this should take precedence over minimum wages set at cantonal or municipal l...
15 June 2026
Contribution to the 3rd pillar
The 3rd pillar is an old-age, survivors' and invalidity pension scheme included in the Swiss constitution. Its main purpose is to supplement 1st and 2nd pillar income. Unlike the 1st and 2nd pillars, the maximum linked 3rd pillar contribution for employees is CHF 6,826 per year, rising to 20...
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Contribution to the 2nd pillar
Contributing to the 3rd pillar to pay less tax in Switzerland: an essential strategy In Switzerland, tax optimisation is a major issue for many taxpayers. Against this backdrop, the 3rd pillar is a simple, effective and affordable way to reduce your tax burden while preparing for retirement. Thi...
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Favouring or opting for rental
In Switzerland, housing is more than just a lifestyle choice. Buying or renting a property has major tax implications. This choice not only affects your monthly budget, but also your income tax, wealth, tax-deductible expenses and sometimes your retirement strategy. In this dossier, we help you ...
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Claiming dependants
Claiming dependants on your tax return is an excellent way of reducing your taxable income. The Swiss tax system recognises that a taxpayer who supports children, a non-earning spouse or needy relatives has additional expenses. This is why it provides for specific deductions and sometimes more ad...
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Deduction of donations
🎁 Donation deduction: what you can really deduct from your tax in Switzerland Making a donation is an act of solidarity... but it's also a legally recognised way of reducing your tax burden. In Switzerland, donations to certain organisations can be deducted from your taxable income, provi...
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Working as a freelancer
Working as a self-employed person in Switzerland offers many freedoms, but it also comes with a specific tax framework. Unlike an employee, a self-employed person is taxed on his or her net profits and can deduct a certain number of professional expenses. Optimising your tax position is therefore...
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More newsThe profit and loss account: the essential tool for any business
Introduction to Accounting Manual · General Accounting Introduction to Accounting Fundamental concepts, the balance sheet, inventory and Swiss accounting standards 1. Definition 2. Stakeholders 3. Areas 4. Standards 5. Inventory 6. The balance sheet 7. Opening balance sheet 8. Closing...
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The profit and loss account: the essential tool for any business; In order to monitor the development of your business, particularly if it is an SME, it is important to keep track of its income and expenses. This also enables you to compare it with other companies or with previous financial yea...
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N° Titre du compte Remarques / Explications 1 ACTIFS 10 Actifs circulants 100 Trésore...
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