Tax and accounting in Switzerland

Self-employed or running a company in Switzerland: what to know

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How do I register a business in Switzerland?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Switzerland Company Formation & Entity Choice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Switzerland?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Switzerland Corporate Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 3 more Switzerland skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Switzerland?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Switzerland VAT skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 1 more Switzerland skill on this below.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Switzerland?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the CH Ahv Iv skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How is crypto taxed in Switzerland?

How gains and income from crypto are treated and reported. , written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.