Undercoverage, overindebtedness and capital loss: Legal guidelines for companies
It is not uncommon for a company to incur temporary losses over the course of its corporate history. This can be the case, for example, in the course of an initial investment when the costs incurred still often exceed the profits, or as a result of an economic downturn. [...]
2025-08-18
Input tax on services – Switzerland’s reverse charge mechanism
More flexibility, greater choice and much more – international trade offers many advantages. But despite all these benefits, the system also has its pitfalls. [...]
2025-08-18
Understanding and applying contribution margins – for better decisions in your company
The contribution margin is one of the most important business management key figures – especially in Swiss companies with diverse products and complex fixed cost structures. It shows the extent to whi [...]
2025-08-01
Abolition of the imputed rental value in Switzerland: What now applies and what is coming
The imputed rental value is a fictitious income that owners of owner-occupied properties in Switzerland must pay tax on. It is based on the assumption that living in your own house or apartment provid [...]
2025-07-10
EBIT vs. EBITDA: How Swiss companies correctly evaluate their figures
EBIT stands for “Earnings Before Interest and Taxes”. The metric shows how profitable a company is in its operating business, regardless of its financing structure or tax burden. It therefore reflects [...]
2025-07-10
Buying a GmbH shell: What you absolutely need to consider in Switzerland
A GmbH shell is a limited liability company (GmbH) that no longer carries out any business activities but is still registered in the commercial register. As a rule, it has no employees, no active busi [...]
2025-05-31
Selling a corporation in Switzerland: planning succession strategically
The corporation (AG) is one of the most frequently chosen legal forms in Switzerland. It stands for stability, reliability and clear ownership structures. Many entrepreneurs decide to sell their AG as [...]
2025-05-30
Fiscal representation in Switzerland: Everything you need to know
Fiscal representation is an important aspect of tax law in Switzerland, particularly for international companies that wish to conduct business in the country. As a type of taxpayer representation, a fiscal representative can [...]
2024-12-03