Vaud at a glance
Tax and registration facts for Vaud
Official sources and key registration links for operating a business in Vaud.
Vaud compliance gotchas
Four things that catch Vaud-based SMEs and foreign founders off guard. Know these before you hire or incorporate.
Key compliance obligations in Vaud
Federal rules apply everywhere, Vaud adds its own layer on tax, employment, and registration.
Company Formation
French-language Sarl filings. EPFL proximity makes Vaud popular for deep-tech and MedTech startups.
Employment
Active labour inspectorate. Cantonal minimum wage CHF 22.74/h. Strong hospitality + construction CCTs.
AHV / AVS
Self-employed register with Caisse AVS Vaud. Standard federal rates apply.
VAT / TVA
Federal rules. Many Vaud SMEs invoice EU clients; place-of-supply matters.
Annual Obligations
Sarl AGM, comptes annuels, corporate tax return to AFC Vaud.
Data Protection
FADP applies. MedTech and IoT firms face overlapping FADP, GDPR, and sector regulation.
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Vaud compliance guides
All articles tagged Vaud or Countrywide, applicable to any business in this canton.
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.
Minimum Wage Vaud: Rates and Employer Rules
Minimum wage Vaud: the cantonal hourly rate, who it covers, how it affects payroll and contracts, and what employers must do to stay compliant.
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.
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.
Self Employed Switzerland: AHV Contributions Guide
Self-employed in Switzerland: AHV contribution rates, registration with your cantonal Ausgleichskasse, the 10.0% rate, and minimum payments.
How to Become Self Employed in Switzerland
How to become self employed in Switzerland: gain AHV recognition, register with a compensation office, and meet the contribution and admin duties.
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.
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.
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.