Tax and Legal July 25, 2022 | Marco Schoch Tax optimisation for companies: How can you save taxes as the owner of an AG or GmbH? Legislators assume that taxpaying companies and individuals exhaust all legal means for deductions and optimisations in their tax return, and this practice is perfectly acceptable. Therefore, it is also worthwhile following the guidelines of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) carefully so as to benefit from all possible tax optimisations. In this article, you will learn more about how you can optimise your taxes as an entrepreneur. An entrepreneur in Switzerland can optimise their taxes at two levels: at the level of the company and at the level of the private individual. Follow these tips to easily optimise your taxes: Read more
July 20, 2022 | David Merz Comparison of legal forms: How to make the right choice for your company Choosing the right legal form for your company is crucial when starting a new business or working as a freelancer. The choice of legal form depends on several factors, such as liability, initial capital needed, decision-making power and taxes to be paid. Choosing the right form is not always easy. We help you by presenting the most important legal forms and comparing their advantages and disadvantages. Read more
July 16, 2022 | Marco Schoch Tax comparison for companies: Which is the most tax-efficient canton in 2022? Companies in Switzerland pay two different corporate taxes: a profit tax and a capital tax, which is a tax on equity. The profit tax is levied at the federal, cantonal, and municipal levels. Due to the federal system, there is tax competition between the cantons and the communes. The assessment is carried out by the canton, which means that certain tax deductions vary from canton to canton. The tax burden varies significantly in Switzerland. In this article, you will find out which location is particularly tax-favourable for your company. Read more
June 12, 2022 | David Merz 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. Read more
