Starting out
Build solid foundations
We organise your accounting from your first invoices. Know which documents to keep and how to share them with us.
Self-employed professionals · Sole proprietors
Accounting for the self-employed in Switzerland
Entrust your accounts to Karpeo, our accounting firm. Keep more time for your clients and a clear view of your business.
- Accounts updated every month
- Financial dashboards and QR invoicing tool included
- Supervised by Swiss-qualified accountants
From CHF 99 excl. VAT / monthFor a business not registered for VAT.
Including VAT management: from CHF 119 excl. VAT / month.
No obligation · Starting your business or handing over your accounts
Karpeo’s expertiseGeneva · Eaux-Vives
Sarah PrieurSwiss-qualified accountant
Partner at Karpeo
Romain PrieurSwiss-qualified accountant
Founder of Karpeo
Two Swiss-qualified accountants supporting your self-employed business.
Meet Sarah and Romain →
Support on your termsStarting your business.
Starting your business.
Or ready to delegate.
Consultant, tradesperson, therapist or freelancer: we tailor our support to your work and the way you run your business.
Established business
Free up your time
Send your documents and our team keeps your accounts. Your financial dashboards help you manage your business.
Changing accountants
Prepare the handover
We review the state of your accounts and upcoming deadlines. Together, we agree the timetable and any work needed to bring the records up to date.
You can join us whether you started your business through Entreprendre.ch or elsewhere.
What we handleUp-to-date accounts.
Up-to-date accounts.
Tools to move forward.
Bookkeeping
We record transactions using your invoices, receipts and statements. We set up simplified or full accounting according to your obligations and business activity.
Visibility over your finances
Your financial dashboards help you understand your results and track how your business is developing. Use clear reference points to inform your decisions.
Quotes and QR invoices
An invoicing tool is included for preparing quotes and issuing QR invoices. Explore our Swiss invoicing software.
VAT and annual services
For VAT-registered businesses, we handle the returns included in the engagement. Year-end closing and annual financial statements are included in our plans. Tax returns are quoted separately. Learn more about our VAT management service.
Employing staff? Our payroll service can be added to your engagement.
Accounting fees for the self-employedTwo plans.
Two plans.
A quote tailored to your business.
Choose the support that matches your VAT status. Your fee is confirmed before we start.
Business not registered for VAT
Without VAT management
Monthly accounting for your sole proprietorship.
From 99 CHF excl. VAT / month
- Accounts updated every month
- Year-end closing included
- Annual financial statements included
- Financial dashboards to help manage your business
- Quoting and invoicing tool with QR invoices
- Supervision by Swiss-qualified accountants
VAT-registered business
With VAT management
Monthly accounting plus preparation of your VAT returns.
From 119 CHF excl. VAT / month
- Accounts updated every month
- Year-end closing included
- Annual financial statements included
- Financial dashboards to help manage your business
- Quoting and invoicing tool with QR invoices
- Supervision by Swiss-qualified accountants
- VAT return management suited to your circumstances
A fee tailored to your file
Pricing depends on document volume, bank accounts, currencies and complexity. We update your accounts each month using the records you provide.
Additional services
Year-end closing and annual financial statements are included in your plan. Tax returns, payroll and any handover or catch-up work are quoted separately. Your proposal sets out their scope and fees.
All fees are shown excluding VAT. ‘Without VAT management’ and ‘with VAT management’ refer to your business’s VAT returns. Our professional fees exclude VAT in both plans.
Operating through an LLC or limited company? Explore our business accounting service.
Straightforward collaborationYour documents online.
Your documents online.
A team you can talk to.
Know which documents to send, how often to send them and who to contact. We also review your existing software to organise a suitable working process.
Already working with an accountant?
We help you identify the records to obtain and the deadlines to meet. The handover takes account of your existing contract and the state of your accounts.
We get to know your business
Tell us about your work, document volume, VAT status and the tasks you want to delegate.
Receive a detailed proposal
Monthly fees, annual services and any handover work: the scope and costs are defined before you commit.
Monthly support begins
We set up document sharing, collect the necessary information and agree the next deadlines.
Entreprendre.ch & Karpeo
The team behind your accounting.
Accounting, tax and payroll services are provided by Karpeo, our accounting firm, under the supervision of Sarah and Romain Prieur, Swiss-qualified accountants.
Sarah Prieur
Swiss-qualified accountant
Partner at Karpeo
Specialising in Swiss taxation for companies and self-employed professionals, Sarah supervises client files and Karpeo’s accounting team. She supports you with tax, VAT and payroll matters.
Explore Sarah’s background →Romain Prieur
Swiss-qualified accountant
Founder of Karpeo and co-founder of Entreprendre.ch
Romain helps entrepreneurs start, manage and grow their businesses. He co-founded Entreprendre.ch to make company formation more accessible, with Karpeo providing ongoing accounting and tax support.
Explore Romain’s background →We support you in Geneva, Lausanne and the canton of Vaud, and remotely throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
Entrepreneurs share their experience
Read reviews of Entreprendre.ch covering our different services.
Frequently asked questions
Before you entrust us with your accounts.
How much does an accountant cost for a self-employed person in Switzerland?
Our plans start at CHF 99 excl. VAT per month for a business not registered for VAT, or CHF 119 excl. VAT per month with VAT management. Pricing depends on document volume, bank accounts, currencies and complexity. Year-end closing and annual financial statements are included. Tax returns, payroll and handover work are quoted separately according to your needs and specified in your proposal.
What accounting records must my sole proprietorship keep?
A sole proprietorship with turnover below CHF 500,000 in the previous financial year must at least keep records of income, expenses and assets. At CHF 500,000 or above, full accounting is required under the Swiss Code of Obligations. We help define the arrangements suited to your circumstances. See our guide to simplified and double-entry accounting.
How do I know whether my business must register for VAT?
The general threshold is CHF 100,000 of relevant annual turnover worldwide from supplies that are not exempt without credit. The nature of your supplies and legal exceptions also need to be considered; voluntary registration may be possible below the threshold. We review your circumstances before defining your plan. Our Swiss VAT guide explains the rules.
Are year-end closing and the tax return included?
Year-end closing and annual financial statements are included in both plans, with or without VAT management. The tax return is not included: its scope and fees are set out separately in the proposal. You know the included services and fees before committing.
Can I hand over my accounts during the year?
Yes, whether you currently keep your own accounts or work with another accounting firm. We review the available records, latest accounts and upcoming deadlines. With your authorisation, we organise the handover while taking your existing provider’s contract into account. Any catch-up work is specified in the quote.
Which documents should I send each month?
Your sales and purchase invoices, expense receipts, bank and card statements, and information about cash receipts where relevant. We agree how you will share documents when we start and let you know if anything is missing. Monthly updates rely on the records you provide.
Do I need to change my accounting software?
We review your software and working arrangements before recommending suitable tools. A quoting and QR invoicing tool is included in our plans. Any migrations or integrations are defined in the proposal and are not automatically included.
What is the relationship between Entreprendre.ch and Karpeo?
Entreprendre.ch helps entrepreneurs with business formalities and development. Karpeo is our Geneva accounting firm: its team delivers the accounting and tax services described here, supervised by Sarah and Romain Prieur, Swiss-qualified accountants. You can join us even if you started your business without Entreprendre.ch.
For your self-employed business
Resources to help you move forward.
Understand your status, prepare to launch or simplify invoicing.
Understand
Sole proprietorships in Switzerland
The benefits, registration steps and obligations to understand before operating as a sole proprietor.
Read the article →Get started
Register your sole proprietorship
Support with preparing your file and completing the registration steps.
Explore our support →Get equipped
Quotes and QR invoices
A Swiss tool for preparing quotes, sending invoices and tracking payments.
Explore the tool →Free quote · No obligation
Let’s talk about your business.
Tell us where you are in your journey. We will propose accounting support and a plan suited to your sole proprietorship.
- Your work and invoice volume
- Your VAT status, if already known
- A new business or accounts to take over
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