All Swiss companies must be represented by at least one person who is a Swiss resident (article 718 Swiss Code of Obligations). Consequently, at least one member of the board of directors or a manager must meet this requirement. This criterion may pose a problem for foreign entrepreneurs. For this reason, our firm works with trusted, experienced people who meet the legal criteria for assuming the role of a nominee director, a Swiss director, or a Swiss manager. The local manager/director oversees the administrative aspect of the running of the business and is not involved in its operational activity. The nominee director of a Swiss company, the Swiss director or the manager of a Swiss LLC deals with all stages in setting up your company in Switzerland. We accomplish the administrative formalities involved in setting up your company. When your company has been set up, we can deal with its administration by managing contacts with the many local bodies. The trustee and the manager can take care of the preparation of the minutes relating to the meetings of the Board of Directors/Managers, convene the general meeting or the shareholders' meeting, prepare the requisitions and minutes for the Commercial Register to modify, add or remove partners, or to strike off and register directors and managers. By using our services, you will not have to worry about all the administrative aspects of having a Swiss company, and you will be able to devote yourself more fully to your core business.
The keeping of the accounts is the responsibility of the Board of Directors. The latter can appoint a trustee to carry it out. We keep your accounts according to the standards and legal provisions as well as according to the rules of the profession. Each year-end, we make the closing and amortization entries and prepare your financial statement. We can also provide you with monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual financial statements so that you are better able to manage your business.
Setting up and formation of financial and trading companies in Switzerland, formation and administration of Swiss limited company, formation and administration of Swiss LLC company, formation and administration of holdings, associations, and Swiss foundations, and setting up and domiciliation of companies in Lucerne, Zug, and Geneva. Switzerland is one of the world’s best countries in which to form a company. The framework conditions are extremely favorable. The legal and tax system offer many advantages, its political stability is recognized, corporate tax is low, Swiss towns are often said to be among the world’s most pleasant, the quality of life is excellent, productivity is high, infrastructures are modern and high performance, labor law is flexible, and Switzerland is strategically located at the center of Europe The formation of a company in Switzerland is a formal procedure since it requires an officially recorded deed drawn up by a public notary. The founding capital must be deposited in a bank account that must be opened before the company is incorporated. Consequently, it is paramount for these stages to be accomplished by experts who can advise you on the choice of the best legal structure. We provide advice both on founding and creating simple structures and on complex structures such as a Swiss private limited company (SA), Swiss limited liability company (Sàrl), Swiss subsidiaries of international companies, holdings, branches, Swiss branches of international companies, public-interest trusts, associations, financial companies, wealth management companies, family trusts and other trusts.
Companies The sovereignty of the cantons in tax matters is a key element to be taken into account in the management of your business. We advise you in this area and prepare your tax returns. Individuals "Are the down payments I am paying, correct?" Have I finished paying my taxes for the previous year? How can I lower my taxes? " A team specializing in preparing tax returns for individuals is available to provide you with the best advice, whatever your situation. We undertake to prepare your tax return within two weeks of receiving your documents. You also have the possibility of opting for the establishment of your declaration “live”.
Based on the system you have set up and according to your expectations, we do our best to help you optimize your management system. By means of different tools, such as a more efficient accounting program, better use of information and computer technologies, an internal control system and administrative assistance, we help you develop your own management system or to optimize yours. You will be better able to obtain the information necessary to optimize the management of your company without having to micro-manage et thus being able to delegate and focus on your core business.
Good salary management contributes to the good health of the company. We calculate the salaries and establish the salary slips for you. We act as an intermediary with the various social institutions and take care of announcing new employees or departures, as well as preparing annual salary declarations. We also take care of work permit applications, as well as tax at source deductions.
All companies are required to register for VAT (an exemption can be requested if the company has a turnover lower than CHF 100,000.00 / year). We take care of your registration and complete your VAT returns every quarter, respectively every semester according to the chosen method of settlement. There are two payment methods: VAT declaration according to the invoices issue date VAT declaration according to the payments date In these two cases it is a question of declaring the VAT invoiced to customers, respectively the VAT paid by the customers and to recover the input tax (VAT) invoiced by the suppliers, respectively the input tax paid to the suppliers. The accounts are to be drawn up each quarter. It is also possible to opt for payment of VAT at the "net tax debt rate". This is a method that does not recover the input tax. Instead, the Federal Tax Administration set rates depending on the activity. Each semester, these rates are applied to the company’s turnover including VAT, which determines the VAT invoice.
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