Self-employed
Clear accounts from the start
Consulting, professional services, trades or retail: organise income, expenses and supporting documents to prepare for your business’s VAT and tax obligations.
Accounting for the self-employed →Lausanne · Canton of Vaud
Accountant for Lausanne SMEs and the self-employed
Your accounting, VAT and tax matters handled by a team of Swiss-qualified accountants.
With Fiduciaire Lausannoise, Karpeo’s brand for entrepreneurs in Vaud, move forward with organised accounts and a fixed fee tailored to your business.
- Sarah and Romain Prieur, Swiss-qualified accountants
- Accounting and VAT from CHF 119 excl. VAT per month
- Remote accounting support for your Lausanne business
No obligation · Self-employed, LLCs and limited companies · Existing files welcome
Sarah PrieurSwiss-qualified accountant
Taxation for companies and the self-employed
Romain PrieurSwiss-qualified accountant
Founder of Karpeo
A named team supporting your business.
Meet Sarah and Romain →
Entreprendre.ch & Fiduciaire LausannoiseYou run your business in Vaud.
You run your business in Vaud.
We look after the figures.
After launch, invoices, tax deadlines and the first payroll runs quickly demand attention. We help you organise this work, whether you are starting alone or already managing an SME in Lausanne.
Romain co-founded Entreprendre.ch to support entrepreneurs. Accounting, tax and payroll services are provided by Karpeo, our accounting firm, under the supervision of Sarah and Romain Prieur, Swiss-qualified accountants.
Fiduciaire Lausannoise
A brand operated by Karpeo. Work with the same expert team, with services designed for companies in Lausanne and the canton of Vaud.
Tell us what you need directly on this page. Our dedicated website describes the services, team and accounting topics relevant to entrepreneurs in Vaud.
Discover Fiduciaire Lausannoise →An accounting firm suited to your circumstances
A self-employed professional, a company hiring staff and a business changing accountants each have different priorities.
SMEs · LLCs · Limited companies
Accounting that keeps pace with your business
Is your company growing in Lausanne? Let’s define the accounting, payroll and year-end work you need to manage it.
Explore the services →Changing accountants
An organised handover
Overdue bookkeeping, limited financial visibility or a need for a different working process: let’s review your file and upcoming deadlines.
Understand the handover process →Accounting services for Lausanne businesses
Choose the tasks to delegate. Your quote states what our team will handle and what remains with your business.
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Accounting for Lausanne
Invoices, business expenses, bank transactions and reconciliations: we organise your company’s bookkeeping. Get a clear foundation for tracking results and making decisions.
Our accounting service →02
VAT returns
A review of your VAT position, registration where necessary, return preparation and reconciliation. We adapt support to your transactions, including those with customers or suppliers abroad.
Our VAT service →03
Taxation in the canton of Vaud
Your company tax return, tax-related figures for your self-employed activity and instalment monitoring within the agreed engagement. We connect your accounts to your obligations with the Vaud tax authorities.
What to plan for in Vaud →04
Payroll and social insurance
Payslips, salary certificates, social insurance declarations and withholding tax support for the employees concerned. The scope is defined around your headcount and organisation.
Our payroll service →05
Year-end closing and annual accounts
Closing entries, balance sheet and income statement: we prepare your annual accounts and help you understand the key points before the next financial year.
Prepare my year-end accounts →06
Accounting handover and catch-up work
We review open financial years, available records and returns already filed. Receive a proposal to bring your file up to date and organise ongoing support.
Discuss my accounting file →Clear plans.
A quote tailored to your business.
Two starting plans for your Vaud business’s accounting and VAT. We confirm the fee and scope after an initial conversation.
Sole proprietorship
Self-employed
Organise the accounts of your self-employed business.
From 119 CHF excl. VAT /month
- Accounting for your business activity
- Year-end closing included
- Annual financial statements included
- VAT support suited to your circumstances
- Contact with our team
- Services defined in your quote
LLC · Limited company
SMEs and companies
Delegate your company’s accounting.
From 139 CHF excl. VAT /month
- Bookkeeping for your company
- Year-end closing included
- Annual financial statements included
- Company tax return included
- VAT return management
- Contact with our team
- Services defined in your quote
The fee depends on document volume and complexity. Year-end closing and annual financial statements are included in all plans. The company tax return is also included for LLCs and limited companies; self-employed tax returns are separate. Payroll and any handover work are quoted according to your needs and specified in the proposal.
Accounting and tax in Vaud
In Lausanne, plan your obligations with us.
Your legal structure, municipality and employees affect the formalities you need to plan for. We connect your accounting with these deadlines.
An LLC or limited company in Vaud
Your annual accounts provide the basis for the company tax return. In Vaud, e-DIPM enables online filing. We prepare the required information and review tax instalments within the agreed scope.
Company tax returns: Canton of Vaud →A self-employed business
Your business figures need to be consistent with your personal tax return. Depending on your circumstances, Vaud requires accounting records and a self-employment questionnaire. We help you prepare an organised file.
Required documents: Canton of Vaud →Employees to manage
Hiring brings social insurance declarations and, for the employees concerned, withholding tax obligations. We review individual circumstances and the information to submit to the Vaud authorities.
Withholding tax: Canton of Vaud →Working in Lausanne or the surrounding area?
Our remote support also serves entrepreneurs in Renens, Prilly, Pully, Écublens, Morges and other Vaud municipalities. Include your municipality in your enquiry so we can understand your circumstances.
Starting out or changing accountantsYour documents online.
Your documents online.
A named point of contact.
From your business in Lausanne, share documents digitally and speak with the team by phone or video call. We agree the tools, communication schedule and records to provide.
We review your existing software during the initial assessment. The aim is to organise a working process suited to your activity and availability.
Handing over an existing file?
We check the latest accounts, VAT returns, access rights and deadlines. With your authorisation, we coordinate the transfer with your previous accountant, taking the existing contract into account.
Tell us about your business
Municipality, legal structure, invoices, VAT, staff and any overdue work: we identify your priorities.
Receive a clear quote
The plan, one-off work, included services and working arrangements are specified before we start.
We organise your ongoing support
You have a named contact, the documents are collected and the next deadlines are agreed with you.
The team behind Fiduciaire LausannoiseSarah and Romain.
Sarah and Romain.
Karpeo’s expertise for your business.
Two Swiss-qualified accountants, supported by a team handling your accounting and tax work.
Sarah Prieur
Swiss-qualified accountant
Partner and head of operations at Karpeo
Specialising in Swiss taxation for companies and the self-employed, Sarah supervises the team and the quality of client files. Her work covers tax returns, VAT, year-end closing and payroll.
Explore Sarah’s background →Romain Prieur
Swiss-qualified accountant
Founder of Karpeo and co-founder of Entreprendre.ch
Romain helps business owners with starting, organising and developing their companies. He connects entrepreneurial decisions with their accounting and financial implications.
Explore Romain’s background →An established firm, accessible support
Fiduciaire Lausannoise is a brand of Karpeo, based at Route de Chêne 5 in Geneva. We support businesses in Lausanne and the canton of Vaud remotely, with appointments arranged as needed.
Want to understand how we can work together? An introductory call lets you explain your business and identify the next step.
Book my introductory call →10 minutes · Free · No obligation
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Your questions about our accounting services for Lausanne
How much does an accountant cost for a small business in Lausanne?
Our accounting and VAT plans start at CHF 119 excl. VAT per month for a self-employed business and CHF 139 excl. VAT per month for an LLC or limited company. Document volume, transactions and support needs determine your quote. Year-end closing and annual financial statements are included in all plans. The tax return is also included for LLCs and limited companies; self-employed tax returns are separate. Payroll and any handover work are quoted separately.
What is the relationship between Entreprendre.ch, Karpeo and Fiduciaire Lausannoise?
Entreprendre.ch supports entrepreneurs with starting and managing their businesses. Karpeo is the accounting firm that provides ongoing accounting and tax services. Fiduciaire Lausannoise is a brand operated by Karpeo for businesses in Lausanne and the canton of Vaud. Sarah and Romain Prieur are part of this same team.
How does the service work if my business is in Lausanne?
You share documents digitally and communicate by phone or video call with a named contact. Karpeo is based at Route de Chêne 5 in Geneva and supports Lausanne businesses remotely. Any in-person appointments are arranged with the team.
Do you support self-employed professionals in Vaud?
Yes. We organise your business accounting, manage VAT where applicable and, within the agreed scope, prepare the accounting information needed for your Vaud tax return. We also review the separation of private and business expenses and your OASI/AHV administration needs.
Do you prepare tax returns for LLCs and limited companies in Vaud?
Yes. Year-end closing, annual financial statements and your LLC or limited company’s tax return are included in our plans. We take account of your company’s registered office and circumstances. Your quote specifies year-end work, the tax return, instalment monitoring and any correspondence with Vaud’s cantonal tax administration.
Can I change accounting firms during the year?
A handover can be arranged after reviewing your current contract and the state of the file. We identify the records to obtain, returns already filed and upcoming deadlines. With your authorisation, we coordinate the transfer. Any catch-up work is identified before we start.
Does my company need to have been formed through Entreprendre.ch?
No. You can appoint us for a business already operating in Lausanne or elsewhere in Vaud. If you are setting up, we can also prepare your accounting arrangements from the outset and direct you to our company formation services.
What information should I prepare to request a quote?
Describe your activity, legal structure, municipality, VAT status and number of employees. If possible, include monthly invoice volume and your current software. For a handover, specify the financial years involved and upcoming deadlines. This is enough to start an initial conversation.
Free quote · No obligation
Let’s talk about your business in Lausanne.
Tell us your activity, municipality and the tasks you want to delegate. Our team will propose support suited to your business.
- Your activity and legal structure
- The support you need: accounting, VAT, payroll…
- A new business or an existing file to take over
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