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What to expect from us
We support you in making your company fiscally compliant and offer advice on the ideal solution for your foreign company using our various service modules for fiscal representation.
Our concept is based on our customer-oriented advice and on the claim to meet all your company's VAT requirements in the long-term. The modules are complemented by an advance comprehensive analysis of the circumstances in order to tailor our services to all aspects of your company.
Who is affected?
The definition of the VAT registration obligation states that foreign companies with a worldwide turnover of more than CHF 100,000 (approx. EUR 90’000) are affected by the VAT registration obligation. This includes:
- sole traders (one-man businesses) with a turnover in Switzerland of CHF 1 or more
- small businesses and start-ups with a turnover in Switzerland of CHF 1 or more
- large companies with a turnover in Switzerland of CHF 1 or more
- companies offering electronic B2C services with a turnover in Switzerland of CHF 1 or more
Our Swiss fiscal representation services
Do you want to ensure that your company is legally compliant when dealing with VAT in Switzerland? Do you want to prevent the value of your company from being diminished by deferred tax risks? Do you want VAT advice tailored to the requirements of your company?
If you can answer these questions with yes, choose us to be your Swiss fiscal representative (VAT).
We offer different modules for Swiss fiscal representation (VAT) to make sure you will receive exactly the support your company needs. From our BASIC package at a fixed annual price to ADVANCED and PREMIUM, we make sure you are equipped with the right coverage for every stage of your company's development. Supplementary advice in addition to the chosen module is available on request at any time.
BASIC module for Swiss fiscal representation
Do you want a cost-effective "basic" solution?
The basic model of fiscal representation (VAT representative) consists of forwarding correspondence to/from the VAT authorities. Leaving you with handling the majority of the tasks and completing all VAT returns independently.
This module is suitable for companies that have extensive Swiss VAT know-how.
ADVANCED module for Swiss fiscal representation
Do you already have existing business connections in Switzerland but want to fill out VAT returns more efficiently?
We support you in preparing VAT returns, carry out plausibility checks of your data based on incoming and outgoing invoices, obtaining extensions for filing deadlines if necessary and helping you with the legally required turnover reconciliation.
ADVANCED PLUS module for Swiss fiscal representation
Do you want to stay in the fast lane and push the sale of new products in Switzerland for your company?
In addition to the services of the ADVANCED package, this module offers you the opportunity to receive a VAT classification of your business from our experts in advance and to find the appropriate structuring already during the planning phase.
PREMIUM module for Swiss fiscal representation
Are you a big player on the market with frequent activities in Switzerland and would like to outsource all the time-consuming and costly VAT matters of your company to experts?
We support you with a comprehensive "all-round package" in all VAT matters, including those relating to objection procedures, to obtaining binding information from the VAT authorities and to VAT audits.
Price list of our service modules ''Fiscal Representation Switzerland''
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Basic |
Advanced |
Advanced plus |
Premium |
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| Official fiscal representation/ forwarding correspondence | ||||
| Registration with the VAT authorities | ||||
| Preparation of VAT declarations | ||||
| Support with turnover reconciliations | ||||
| Spot checks on invoices | ||||
| Classification of transactions | ||||
| Preparing and obtaining rulings (binding information) | ||||
| Appeal procedure | ||||
| Support in connection with VAT audits |
Personal and without obligation – get in touch
Andreas Blättler
Partner
Head VAT & Customs
Ute Fischer
Senior Manager
VAT & Customs
Swiss Fiscal Representation
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