Tax compliance in Switzerland

Swiss companies pay tax at two levels. The Confederation charges a profit tax of 8.5 per cent of net profit for capital companies, and the cantons add their own profit tax under their own laws, with rates and systems that differ. That is why the canton where you place the registered office changes the final bill, and why a tax adviser is usually asked about location before the company is formed.

Ask a firm how it handles returns in your canton, whether it prepares them in the local language, how it deals with questions from the cantonal tax office and whether it can advise on dividends and cross-border payments. Look for professional association memberships in the profile.

Tax compliance is listed by 328 firms in Switzerland, of which 269 are accounting firms, 54 corporate services providers and 5 law firms. The languages on offer are English (229 firms), German (193), French (161) and Italian (66). Sector and client mentions lead with real estate (45 firms), then startups (32) and family offices (26). Compare cities such as Zug and Zurich, or read the Switzerland guide.

Firms offering tax compliance in Switzerland

Gescofid SA

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Chiasso

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +5 more

Languages: Italian · English · German

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Kaurum

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Geneva

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: English · French

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KENDRIS

Corporate services provider · Medium-sized firm

Zug

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +5 more

Languages: English · German

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Altiqa

Corporate services provider · Boutique firm

Lugano

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: English · Italian · French

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304 more firms offering tax compliance in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Why does the canton matter for company taxes?

Profit tax is set by each canton as well as by the federal government, so the same profit can be taxed differently depending on the registered office. Compare a few cantons before you decide.

Can a Swiss tax adviser deal with the tax office for me?

Yes, with a power of attorney. Agree what the firm may do on your behalf, how it reports to you, and who pays if a deadline is missed.

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General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.