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Transfer Pricing and Its Acceptance in Switzerland: From Arm’s Length Tradition to OECD Methodology
Apr 9, 2026 Taxes
Transfer Pricing and Its Acceptance in Switzerland: From Arm’s Length Tradition to OECD Methodology

Transfer pricing has become one of the most consequential areas of international tax practice, shaping how multinational groups allocate profits among their constituent entities and across jurisdictions. While historically associated with large-scale cross-border tax planning, the discipline has matured into a sophisticated framework governing how related parties must price their transactions to reflect market conditions. 

Accounting & Payroll

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how to prepare for accurate year-end and Q1 reporting
Dec 10, 2025 Accounting
Swiss payroll compliance in Q4: how to prepare for accurate year-end and Q1 reporting
In Q4, Swiss small and medium businesses (SMBs) must shift attention from routine payroll operations to preparing for critical year-end compliance and reporting obligations.
Dec 3, 2025 Accounting
The essential Swiss year-end closing checklist for businesses 
For most Swiss businesses, the final quarter of the year feels like a sprint — finishing client projects, reviewing budgets, preparing internal reports and, of course, closing the financial year.
guide to Swiss VAT filing & payment deadlines
Nov 25, 2025 Accounting
Don’t miss Q4: your urgent guide to Swiss VAT filing & payment deadlines
The clock is ticking for your final VAT declaration of the financial year.

SMB Guide

Tips, insights, and updates on accounting and taxes for small businesses in Switzerland

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Top financial processes to automate in 2026 for Swiss small businesses
Mar 23, 2026
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Top financial processes to automate in 2026 for Swiss small businesses
The truly effective businesses – those that move fast, consistently bring enhanced products or services to market, and keep their financial matters clear and in order – share one thing in common.
Company formation in Switzerland as a foreigner
Company formation in Switzerland as a foreigner: a step-by-step guide for European entrepreneurs
Year after year, Switzerland attracts entrepreneurs from across the globe. According to the latest report by the IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen AG, nearly 37.5% of newly registered companies in 2025 were founded by individuals with foreign nationality.

Business strategy

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KPIs every Swiss SME should track (and why they matter)
Jan 19, 2026 Business strategy
KPIs every Swiss SME should track (and why they matter)
When you start running your business, financial topics quickly become part of everyday life. Invoices go out, supplier bills arrive, salaries and social contributions must be paid, and VAT deadlines appear sooner than expected.
Jul 7, 2025 Business strategy
Why British entrepreneurs are moving their businesses to Switzerland
A clear trend has emerged in recent years: an increasing number of UK business owners are relocating their operations abroad, with Switzerland quickly becoming a top destination.

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Top financial processes to automate in 2026 for Swiss small businesses
Mar 23, 2026 Run your business
Top financial processes to automate in 2026 for Swiss small businesses
The truly effective businesses – those that move fast, consistently bring enhanced products or services to market, and keep their financial matters clear and in order – share one thing in common.
Self-employed in Switzerland: Key steps to start your activity and manage it
Jan 7, 2026 Run your business
Self-employed in Switzerland: Key steps to start your activity and manage it
Becoming self-employed in Switzerland is an attractive option if you want independence, flexibility, and direct control over your professional future.
we guide you through what your business needs to prepare before employing someone, what steps follow once you have selected a candidate
Dec 24, 2025 Run your business
What to consider when taking on your first team member: legal, financial, and administrative essentials
For a period of time, your business may have been operating solely through your own efforts, possibly supported by external consultants or outsourced specialists. This setup often works well in the early stages.

Start your business

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Comment les services fiduciaires protègent votre start-up contre les risques juridiques et financiers
Mar 18, 2026 Start your business
How fiduciary services protect your start-up from legal and financial risks 
You have just started operating as a start-up. Money is beginning to flow in and out. Perhaps you are considering hiring your first employee, or you have investors showing interest in what you are building.
Feb 4, 2026 Start your business
What is a registered business address and do you need one
Launching a Swiss enterprise involves countless strategic decisions, from market positioning to competitive differentiation.
Jan 5, 2026 Start your business
Commercial register: How does it work?
In the world of Swiss business, trust and transparency are the cornerstones of commerce.

Tax & Compliance updates

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How is income tax calculated in Switzerland? A clear breakdown
Apr 14, 2026 Taxes
How is income tax calculated in Switzerland? A clear breakdown 
Whether you're comparing two job offers in different cantons, considering a move to a lower-tax commune, navigating a marriage or divorce, making a Pillar 3a decision, or checking whether the tax office made a mistake on your assessment — knowing how your Swiss income tax is calculated becomes really vital. 
Transfer Pricing and Its Acceptance in Switzerland: From Arm's Length Tradition to OECD Methodology
Apr 9, 2026 Taxes
Transfer Pricing and Its Acceptance in Switzerland: From Arm’s Length Tradition to OECD Methodology
Transfer pricing has become one of the most consequential areas of international tax practice, shaping how multinational groups allocate profits among their constituent entities and across jurisdictions. While historically associated with large-scale cross-border tax planning, the discipline has matured into a sophisticated framework governing how related parties must price their transactions to reflect market conditions. 
Lawyers and VAT: Debunking a common misconception
Apr 6, 2026 Taxes
Lawyers and VAT: Debunking a common misconception
It is common to hear lawyers in practice assert that they are “not subject to VAT” on the grounds that they exercise a specific liberal profession. While this assertion may rest on a certain practical reality, it is nonetheless legally inaccurate.

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