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Paying yourself in Switzerland: salary or dividends? Social insurance contributions: salary versus dividends Taxation: company profits and personal income Worked examples and practical comparisons Pension and social protection implications Planning your remuneration If you own your Swiss limited company or LLC, you may soon face a remuneration decision: increase your gross salary, or make a...

Contents Gross-to-net calculator The essentials in 30 seconds Gross pay, net pay and tax 2026 deductions Occupational pension Accident and sickness cover Salary withholding tax Why net pay varies Worked examples For employers Explainer videos Frequently asked questions Calculate my payFree · 2026 tax tables Calculate my net salary Know your gross salary but unsure...

Contents The essentialsDefinition and operationWhy and when form one?LLC or SA: how much capital does a holding company need?How do you form a holding company in Switzerland?Formation costsHow is a Swiss holding company taxed today?Three examples to assess your situationWhat obligations apply after formation?Frequently asked questions about holding company formationSources and updates Discuss my project30...

Switzerland is known for its business tax environment. Its tax system operates at federal, cantonal and municipal levels, with rules and rates that vary by location. For entrepreneurs and business owners, understanding those differences helps with compliance, budgeting and financial decisions. This guide from the Entreprendre.ch team explains the principal taxes affecting businesses in Switzerland,...

Contents VAT rates in 2026Calculate VAT: exclusive / inclusiveHow VAT worksWho must register?Supplies without VATVAT accounting methodsFiling and paymentInternational purchases and salesVAT on invoicesChecks before filingPrevious VAT ratesFrequently asked questionsPlanning and professional support Outsource my VATAccounting and VAT returns Outsource my VATExplore the service Switzerland’s standard VAT rate is 8.1%. The reduced rate is 2.6%...

Contents The essentials in 30 seconds Estimate my tax Ranking of all 26 cantons How to read the rates French-speaking cantons Calculate your tax Individuals and the self-employed Other taxes Choosing a canton Frequently asked questions Let’s discuss your project30-minute consultation · CHF 89 incl. VAT Let’s discuss your project30 min · CHF 89 incl....

Contents Costs at a glance Fee breakdown What is included Compare the options Additional costs The CHF 20,000 capital Costs after formation Our conclusion Frequently asked questions Ready to form your LLC?CHF 490 excl. VAT, notary fees included.Start my LLC Short answer: with Entreprendre.ch, the LLC formation service costs CHF 490 excl. VAT. Notary fees...

Contents The essentials in 30 seconds What is an LLC? Who is it suited to? Formation requirements Required documents The 7 steps Formation costs Timescales to plan for Obligations after formation LLC taxation Benefits and drawbacks Mistakes to avoid Frequently asked questions Start my LLCFrom CHF 490 excl. VAT · notary fees included Start my...

Starting a business in Switzerland often raises the same question: choose a sole proprietorship, which is relatively quick and simple to establish, or form a limited liability company (LLC), with more formal requirements and a separate legal structure? A sole proprietorship generally costs less to establish and involves lighter administration. An LLC separates company assets...

Contents Comparison table The five criteria Four practical examples Tax and liability Converting an LLC to an SA Five questions to guide your choice Form your companyFrequently asked questions Form my companyCompare our LLC and SA packages Form my companyLLC or limited company LLC (Sàrl) means limited liability company (LLC) ; Limited company (SA/AG) means...