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Content of an employment contract: What does it include?

An employment contract describes the rights and obligations of the employer and employee. It is not subject to any formal requirements, but a written contract is the rule. more…

The path to self-employment: choice of legal form

On the way to self-employment, it is necessary to consider at an early stage which legal form is most suitable for the intended business purpose. Before taking the step into self-employment, it is therefore important to obtain comprehensive information in order to know the advantages and disadvantages of the individual legal forms. updated 14 July […] more…

General rules for debt collection proceedings

The following article provides information on basic rules for debt collection proceedings, such as the place of debt collection and time limits. more…

Foundation Report June 2023: Nearly passing the 5,000 mark

The number of startups in Switzerland in June 2023 was 4945, an increase of 22.28% compared to the previous month. Also compared to last June, a growth of 10.13% was recorded. more…

Mutual obligations in an employment contract

The obligations of employers and employees under an employment contract are explained in the following blog post. more…

VAT liability – Who has to charge value-added tax (VAT)?

In principle, anyone carrying out an independent commercial or professional activity is subject to VAT on annual sales of CHF 100,000 or more. This applies to independent private individuals (e.g. sole proprietorships or partnerships) and corporations (e.g. Sàrl and SA). The tax rate is 7.7%, with exceptions for lower rates. more…

Self-employment and social security benefits

For self-employment, there are various special regulations in the area of social insurance that deviate from the rules for employed persons. more…

Duties of the shareholder of a limited liability company

In the following article, the duties of the shareholder of a limited liability company (LLC) are shown and explained. more…

Cash register system: These 7 things your digital cash register must be able to do

Cash register systems are a dime a dozen. No wonder, since they are an extremely valuable tool for your company. More than just accepting payments, they are a source of information and an assistant for employees. They also offer the great advantage that the initial installation is usually so simple that you can do it […] more…

Foundations Report May 2023: Startups pick up steam again

4044 new companies were founded across Switzerland in May. Thus, startups increased by 8.56% compared to last month. Despite the positive growth, there were 6.30% fewer companies compared to last year. more…