For founders & self-employed
Tax experts for founders, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.
Whether you operate a single-person company, freelance across several mandates, or run a small team, the right Swiss tax advisor separates business and private taxation cleanly — and plans ahead.
Where founders need clarity
From AHV to VAT thresholds.
- Separation of company income from private taxation.
- Deductible business expenses and reasonable salary policy.
- VAT registration, thresholds, and quarterly returns.
- AHV and social security for self-employed.
- Annual tax planning and provisions.
- Equity, options, and founder share considerations.
Sample founder case
ZG · 2025
Zug GmbH founder — first full operating year
- Canton
- Zug
- Entity
- GmbH, one shareholder
- Situation
- First full year of revenue, salary vs dividend question
- Complexity
- VAT threshold, provisions, founder remuneration
- Advisor profile
- Fiduciary with SME and founder experience
Intake focus
Three things we always clarify.
01
Entity & income flow
Sole proprietorship, GmbH, AG — and how value flows from the business to the founder.
02
Recurring obligations
AHV, VAT, withholding tax on dividends, and quarterly versus annual filings.
03
Forward planning
Provisions, deferred income, equity events, and the next two tax years.
Begin
Start with a structured tax intake.
Tell us about your situation and we will help identify the type of Swiss tax expert that fits your case.