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Clear answers for doing business in Switzerland

Formation, tax, accounting, legal matters, management and sales: find practical answers to help you start, run and grow your business in Switzerland.

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Browse practical articles by topic. Where English articles are not yet available, you can explore the French resources.

Starting a business

From your initial idea to registration in the Commercial Register, prepare every step of your business launch.

Legal structuresLLC and SASole proprietorshipRegistration

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Finance and accounting

Understand your accounts, cash flow and key financial indicators to make informed business decisions.

AccountingBusiness planFundingCash flow

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Legal matters and insurance

Protect your business with clear explanations of contracts, responsibilities and insurance.

ContractsInsuranceLiabilityCompliance

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People and management

Recruit, pay and support your team while meeting your responsibilities as an employer.

RecruitmentSalariesLeadershipEmployment law

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Marketing and sales

Build your visibility, find customers and develop a more effective approach to sales.

Customer acquisitionPositioningSalesCommunication

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Business strategy

Clarify your priorities, business model and the decisions that support sustainable growth.

Business modelGrowthInnovationOrganisation

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Practical videos

Watch our explanations of the key topics involved in starting and running a business in Switzerland.

Video adviceExplanationsInterviewsReal examples

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Articles for every stage

Start with your next decision

You do not need to read everything at once. Start with the question you face today, then explore related articles as your business develops.

Romain Prieur, Swiss-qualified chartered accountant and founder of Entreprendre.ch

Practical knowledge from Swiss business experience

Our articles explain the administrative, financial and strategic decisions entrepreneurs face in Switzerland, in clear and accessible English. Learn about Romain Prieur.

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