For Startups & Scale-ups

Accounting for startups
in Zürich —
fixed fees, no surprises

From GmbH formation to your first audit: we handle the numbers so you can focus on growth. Transparent monthly pricing, no hourly billing, no hidden costs.

EXPERTsuisse-certified accountants
Plans from CHF 149/month — scale as you grow
GmbH & AG formation support included
English-speaking team, Swiss compliance guaranteed

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120+ Startups served
CHF 149 Starting price/month
1 day Average response time
8 yrs Zürich market expertise

What keeps founders up at night

Swiss compliance is complex — especially when you are building a product and managing investors at the same time. These are the six issues Zürich startups most often come to us with.

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Statutory financial statements

Every Swiss GmbH and AG must file annual accounts under OR Art. 958. Getting it wrong delays your commercial register entry and risks fines. We handle it from day one.

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VAT registration timing

Voluntary VAT registration makes sense for B2B startups early on — you reclaim input tax. Mandatory from CHF 100'000 turnover. Miss the deadline and you pay back-taxes without recovering input VAT.

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Payroll & social insurance

The moment you hire your first employee in Zürich, you deal with AHV, IV, EO, ALV, UVG, KTG, and BVG. We set up and run your payroll so nothing falls through the cracks.

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GmbH vs AG — which structure?

AG is easier for equity financing; GmbH is faster and cheaper to form. The choice affects your tax burden, corporate governance requirements, and future investor appetite. We advise before you register.

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Investor-ready books

Swiss statutory accounts differ from IFRS and US GAAP. If you are fundraising from international investors, you need accounts that are both legally compliant and finance-presentation ready.

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Cross-border transactions

Revenue from EU clients, US payments via Stripe, crypto income — all create accounting and VAT complexity. We classify every transaction correctly under Swiss law from the start.

Full-stack accounting from formation

One firm, all your compliance. No need to coordinate between a bookkeeper, a tax advisor, and a payroll bureau.

From first call to first filing

Four steps — typically two to three weeks from initial consultation to fully operational accounting.

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Free consultation

30-minute call. We learn your stage, structure, headcount, and goals. You get a clear plan and a fixed-fee quote — no surprises.

02

Onboarding & setup

We set up your accounting software, link your bank account, configure payroll, and register for social insurance and VAT if needed.

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Monthly operations

We process transactions, run payroll, file VAT returns and keep your books clean. Monthly reports land in your inbox — no chasing required.

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Year-end & tax

Annual accounts, statutory financial statements, corporate tax return and any required audit — handled entirely by our team before the filing deadlines.

Fixed monthly fees — no hourly billing

Pay a flat monthly fee that covers your accounting entirely. Upgrade or downgrade as your company grows.

Startup
CHF 149/month

For newly formed companies with low transaction volume — pre-revenue to first CHF 100K.

  • Monthly bookkeeping (up to 50 transactions)
  • Annual financial statements (OR)
  • Corporate tax return
  • VAT registration support
  • Bexio setup & training
  • Email support
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Enterprise
Custom

For scale-ups with complex structures, multiple entities, international transactions or audit requirements.

  • Everything in SME plan
  • Unlimited payroll headcount
  • Consolidated group accounts
  • Statutory audit (RAB)
  • IP box & R&D tax planning
  • Dedicated senior accountant
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"We formed our AG in January and had our first VAT return filed by March. The team handled everything — registration, payroll for our first two hires, monthly books. We did not have to think about compliance once."

Lukas Brandt
Lukas Brandt
Co-founder & CEO, fintech startup, Zürich

Startup accounting — your questions

From day one if you form a GmbH or AG. Swiss law requires statutory financial statements from incorporation. Even sole traders benefit early: correct bookkeeping avoids tax penalties and makes future fundraising easier.
Yes. We handle the full formation process: articles of association, notarial deed, commercial register filing, and post-formation accounting setup. A Zürich GmbH requires a minimum capital of CHF 20'000. Formation typically takes two to three weeks.
Yes. Our Startup plan at CHF 149/month is designed for early-stage companies with low transaction volumes. You only upgrade when your business grows — no long-term contracts and no penalties for switching plans.
We work with Bexio, Banana Accounting, and AbaPro. For most Zürich startups we recommend Bexio for its Swiss-specific features, direct bank connections, and affordable pricing. We set it up and train your team at no extra cost.
Voluntary VAT registration is possible from CHF 1 of revenue — beneficial for B2B startups to reclaim input tax on office rent, software, and equipment. Mandatory registration applies once you reach CHF 100'000 annual turnover. We advise on timing and handle the ESTV registration, quarterly returns and input tax reclaim for your startup.

Ready to focus on your startup, not your books?

Book a free 30-minute consultation. No commitment, no sales pressure — just honest advice from certified Swiss accountants.