01 · BOOKKEEPING
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Bookkeeping & Financial Accounting

Full-cycle Swiss bookkeeping from CHF 500/month

Every company registered in Canton Zug is required by Swiss law to maintain orderly financial records. Art. 957 of the Swiss Code of Obligations mandates double-entry bookkeeping, a balance sheet, an income statement, and notes to the financial statements.

We provide complete bookkeeping for Swiss GmbH and AG — from transaction recording to annual financial statements. Every client gets a dedicated accountant and access to real-time reports.

Abacus AbaWeb Bexio Swiss CO Art. 957 Swiss GAAP FER IFRS
Bookkeeping
CHF 150
/hour
Includes: ledger, AP/AR, bank reconciliation, VAT coding, annual statements
SME Package
CHF 1,200
/month (50–200 transactions)
+ Monthly management reports, quarterly review meetings
Enterprise
Custom
200+ transactions/month
Consolidated, intercompany, Swiss GAAP FER / IFRS
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Corporate Tax Return
CHF 1,500
/year (starting from)
Federal and cantonal tax return, ESTV filing
Effective Corporate Rate
11.91%
Canton Zug — one of Switzerland's lowest
Participation exemption available for holding structures
Zug IP Box
Qualifying IP income can be taxed at effective rate as low as 8.8% under the Zug IP Box regime.
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02 · TAX ADVISORY
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Tax Advisory & Compliance

Corporate and individual tax planning in Canton Zug

Canton Zug offers one of the most attractive tax environments in Switzerland. With an effective corporate tax rate of 11.91%, participation exemption for dividends and capital gains, and the Zug IP Box regime, the canton is the preferred location for international holding structures, trading companies, and tech businesses.

We handle the full tax cycle — from planning and structuring to annual return preparation and ESTV communication. Our team stays current with Swiss federal and cantonal tax law changes.

Canton Zug ESTV Participation Exemption IP Box DBG / StHG
03 · VAT SWITZERLAND
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VAT Switzerland

Registration, returns, and input tax reclaims — handled correctly

Swiss VAT (MWST) applies from the moment your annual turnover reaches CHF 100,000. With three rates (8.1% standard, 2.6% reduced, 3.8% accommodation) and strict ESTV filing requirements, VAT compliance in Switzerland requires specialist knowledge.

We handle VAT from registration through quarterly return preparation, input tax (Vorsteuer) reclaims, and voluntary registration for foreign businesses with Swiss clients.

MWSTG ESTV Vorsteuer 8.1% Standard Rate Quarterly Returns
Swiss VAT Rates 2024
Standard rate8.1%
Reduced (food, books, etc.)2.6%
Accommodation3.8%
Registration thresholdCHF 100k
VAT Registration & Setup
CHF 350
one-time fee
ESTV registration, rate analysis, bookkeeping setup
Quarterly VAT Returns
Included
in bookkeeping packages
Or standalone from CHF 250/return
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Swiss Social Insurance
AHV/IV/EO (employer)5.3%
ALV (unemployment)1.1%
BVG (pension)Variable
UVG (accident)Variable
Payroll Service
CHF 50
/employee/month
Salary processing, payslips, AHV/IV/ALV, year-end certificates
Social Insurance Registration
CHF 300
one-time setup
AHV, ALV, UVG, BVG registration with authorities
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04 · PAYROLL
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Payroll Services

Monthly payroll processing from CHF 50/employee/month

Swiss payroll requires strict compliance with social insurance regulations — AHV/IV/EO, ALV, UVG, and BVG. Monthly deadlines, annual reconciliation, and year-end salary certificates (Lohnausweis) add administrative complexity that most businesses prefer to outsource.

We manage the complete payroll cycle for your Zug-based company — from employee onboarding and social insurance registration to monthly processing and year-end reporting.

AHV/IV/EO BVG UVG Quellensteuer Lohnausweis
05 · AUDIT SERVICES
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Statutory Audit

EXPERTsuisse licensed auditors for Swiss AG and GmbH

Swiss law requires statutory audit for most AG and GmbH companies. The threshold for limited statutory examination (eingeschränkte Revision) is companies with more than 10 full-time employees on annual average or those that exceed two of three size criteria (CHF 20M revenue, CHF 10M total assets, 50 FTEs).

Our EXPERTsuisse licensed auditors conduct statutory examinations and ordinary audits efficiently, with minimal disruption to your operations. Reports are available in English and German.

EXPERTsuisse Swiss CO Art. 727 Swiss GAAP FER IFRS FINMA RAB Licensed
Audit Requirement Thresholds

Limited examination required when company has more than 10 FTE employees on average.

Ordinary audit required when 2 of 3 criteria exceeded: CHF 20M revenue · CHF 10M total assets · 50 FTE.

Audit
Individual pricing
contact us
For most GmbH and small AG
Ordinary Audit
CHF 15,000
/year (starting from)
For larger AG, public companies, regulated entities
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GmbH vs AG in Zug
GmbHAG
Min. capitalCHF 20kCHF 100k
Shareholder privacyPublicPrivate
Shares transferableRestrictedYes
Popular forSMEHolding
GmbH Formation
CHF 1,990
includes notary, articles of association, UID registration, Handelsregister filing, bank account coordination
⚠ Excludes resident director fee and Handelsregister state fee (~CHF 600)
Registered Address
CHF 1,200
/year
Baarerstrasse 25, 6300 Zug — prestigious Zug address
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06 · COMPANY FORMATION
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Company Formation in Zug

GmbH & AG formation in Canton Zug — CHF 1,990

Canton Zug is Switzerland's premier business location — low taxes, Crypto Valley, commodity trading hub, and international holding companies. Setting up a company here requires navigating Swiss Commercial Register procedures, notarial certification, and bank account opening — all with strict requirements.

Our all-inclusive formation service handles everything from Articles of Association drafting to Commercial Register entry. You can be operational in 5–10 business days.

GmbH AG Handelsregister Zug Crypto Valley UID Register Swiss OR / CO

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