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BernCompany FormationGmbH

GmbH Formation Bern: Cost, Steps and Capital Guide

GmbH formation Bern explained: minimum capital, notary and registry costs, the founding steps, and the compliance duties every new Bern GmbH faces.

Verified today4 min read
GenevaVATFreelancer

VAT Registration Geneva: Complete Guide for Businesses

VAT registration in Geneva (TVA): CHF 100,000 threshold, online application via SuisseTax, and what Geneva-based and foreign companies must do.

Verified today6 min read
ZurichVATFreelancer

VAT in Zurich: MWST Registration Guide for Businesses

VAT in Zurich: MWST registration, swiss vat number, online filing via Suisse-Tax, and Zurich-specific cantonal tax office (KStA) procedures.

Verified today4 min read
CountrywideAnnual ObligationsGmbH

GmbH Annual Obligations Switzerland: Year-End Guide

GmbH annual obligations in Switzerland: Jahresabschluss, audit thresholds, AGM, cantonal corporate tax return, and the year-end calendar.

Verified 3 days ago6 min read
CountrywideVATFreelancer

VAT Registration Number Switzerland: Complete Guide

VAT registration number Switzerland: how to obtain it via ESTV, MWST registration thresholds, compliance steps, and rules for foreign businesses.

Verified 3 days ago5 min read
VaudAnnual ObligationsGmbH

Tax Return Vaud: Deadlines and Filing Guide

Tax return Vaud: filing deadlines, common deductions, and the online tools individuals and companies use to submit their cantonal return in Vaud.

Verified 4 days ago5 min read
CountrywideEmploymentEmployer

Hiring First Employee Switzerland: Compliance Checklist

Hiring your first employee in Switzerland: AHV employer registration, UVG insurance, BVG from CHF 22,680, source tax, year-end Lohnausweis.

Verified 4 days ago6 min read
GenevaCompany FormationGmbH

Company Formation Geneva: Steps, Cost and Tax

Company formation Geneva: choose a legal form, meet capital and notary rules, register in the commercial register, and understand Geneva tax duties.

Verified 5 days ago6 min read
ZugCompany FormationGmbH

Setting Up a Company in Zug Switzerland: Founder Guide

Setting up a company in Zug Switzerland: low corporate tax, GmbH or AG choice, notary and ZEFIX steps, and practical advice for foreign entrepreneurs.

Verified 5 days ago6 min read
ZurichCompany FormationGmbH

Swiss Company Registration: Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs

Swiss company registration: GmbH and AG steps via ZEFIX, Handelsregister filings, capital, notary, and what foreigners can do alone in Zurich.

Verified 6 days ago5 min read
CountrywideData ProtectionGmbH

FADP Compliance Checklist for Swiss Businesses

FADP compliance checklist: the records, privacy notice, security and data-transfer steps every Swiss SME needs under the revised data protection act.

Verified 7 days ago5 min read
ZugVATGmbH

VAT Registration Zug: Thresholds and Filing

VAT registration Zug: when registration is required, the turnover threshold, online filing with the Swiss FTA, and VAT duties for Zug companies.

Verified 7 days ago5 min read
VaudCompany FormationGmbH

Company Formation Vaud: Steps, Cost and Tax

Company formation Vaud: pick a legal structure, satisfy capital and notary rules, register the company, and understand cantonal tax duties in Vaud.

Verified 7 days ago5 min read