
Swiss CPA in Geneva for Founders & SMEs
A Swiss CPA (Certified Public Accountant) with an up-to-date dashboard and fixed pricing — for international founders and SMEs in Geneva. English included.
Practical, English-language guidance on accounting, tax, and running a business in Switzerland — written for expat founders and international entrepreneurs.
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A Swiss CPA (Certified Public Accountant) with an up-to-date dashboard and fixed pricing — for international founders and SMEs in Geneva. English included.

A complete guide to setting up a sole proprietorship (raison individuelle) in Geneva in 2026: the steps, the real costs, taxation, and the pros and cons.

A complete guide for cross-border (frontalier) workers commuting into Geneva: tax regime, social charges, health insurance, retirement planning and administrative obligations.

A complete guide to filing your Geneva tax return in 2026: deadlines, the documents you need, deductions, and tips to avoid costly mistakes.

A complete year-end closing checklist for Swiss SMEs: key steps, closing entries, legal deadlines and practical tips for a smooth, efficient set of annual accounts.

A complete guide to becoming self-employed in Geneva: legal status, mandatory registrations, social security contributions, taxation, and mistakes to avoid.

A Swiss GmbH or AG must be able to be represented by a person resident in Switzerland — the key rule for (non-resident) founders.

Everything you need to know about Pillar 3a in Switzerland: 2026 contribution limits, tax benefits, bank vs. insurance comparison, and strategies to optimise your tied private pension.

Traditional fiduciary, freelance accountant, or digital fiduciary? A breakdown of real Geneva prices in 2026, the hidden costs to watch for, and how to read a quote properly.

An effective rate of around 14% in Geneva, plus the capital tax, deductible expenses, and legal tax planning — everything a Geneva-based SME needs to know about its tax bill.

The participation exemption can save you tens of thousands of francs a year. A complete guide to holding structures in Switzerland.

Can a digital accounting firm really replace a traditional Geneva fiduciary? A factual comparison across 8 criteria: price, responsiveness, quality, and data security.

An objective comparison of 5 accounting tools for Swiss SMEs: Bexio, Banana, Abacus, Klara and Sage. Criteria, pricing and recommendations by business type.

The advice to "pay yourself a minimum salary and take the rest as dividends" can cost you dearly. Here is the complete strategy that factors in AVS, the second pillar (LPP), your mortgage, and taxation.

Sole proprietorship, Sàrl, or SA? This guide walks you through every step of setting up a company in Geneva: legal form, registration, social-insurance obligations, VAT, and the mistakes to avoid.

A step-by-step guide to setting up your Sàrl in Geneva. Articles of association, share capital, the Commercial Register, real costs, and a detailed timeline.

Effective method or flat-rate (TDFN)? This guide compares the two Swiss VAT accounting methods with worked, number-backed examples to help you choose.