Accounting

Value-added tax (VAT) in Switzerland – How does it work and when does voluntary registration make sense?

Anyone who buys something in Switzerland pays VAT. In most cases, this amounts to 8.1% of the product price. The rate is lower for everyday goods and some services are exempt from VAT. Once a business has registered for VAT, it can claim input tax deductions on the services and products it buys, which means the business is reimbursed for the VAT it incurs. In this article, we explain more about VAT and discuss the cases where voluntary subordination makes sense for businesses.

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VAT obligation and fiscal representation for foreign companies in Switzerland

Are you a company based abroad and active in Switzerland, or planning to enter the lucrative Swiss sales market soon? Then you should consider enlisting the services of a Swiss fiscal representative. But what is a fiscal representative and why do you need one? In this article, you will find out everything you need to know about fiscal representation in Switzerland, and what you need to consider as a foreign entrepreneur with respect to Swiss VAT.

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Change of legal form – What needs to be considered when converting a company into another legal form?

In the dynamic world of business, companies often need to adapt to changing circumstances. One significant change that a company may undergo is a conversion of its legal form. In this article, we explain what it means to convert a company into another legal form, why you would consider doing so, the steps involved, and some important factors to consider while going through the process.

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