Freelance Budget for

Switzerland

Pre-configured with everything Swiss freelancers actually deal with: VAT, social charges, legal types, deadlines and mileage. Set up in minutes, never worry about the details.

CHF
Currency
3
Legal types
4
VAT rates
2
VAT regimes

Legal company types supported

Every type comes with its default social rate, VAT subjection and tax treatment — adjustable per entity if your situation differs.

Rates shown are defaults. You can override them per entity — handy if you have an exemption, a special scheme, or a startup allowance.

VAT regimes & rates

All applicable rates and regimes are configured. Switch between them in one click as your activity grows.

VAT rate

8.1%3.8%2.6%0%

Regimes supported

  • QuarterlyDefault
    28th of M+2 (next business day) · Accrual basis
  • Semi-annual
    28th of M+2 (next business day) · Accrual basis

Social charges schedule

Quarterly and annual payment months are pre-configured. Your treasury projection knows exactly when money goes out.

Quarterly payments

MarchJuneSeptemberDecember

Local agencies

AVSLPP

Frequently asked questions

Sole proprietorship, Sàrl or SA?

Sole proprietorship to start: AVS ~10%, unlimited liability. Sàrl from CHF 20,000 capital, more tax-optimized. SA from CHF 100,000 for structures with multiple shareholders.

How does Swiss VAT work?

Registration threshold at CHF 100,000 annual revenue. Standard rate 8.1% since 2024, reduced rate 2.6% (food, press), special rate 3.8% (hospitality). Quarterly or semi-annual regime.

Is multi-currency CHF + EUR handled?

Yes. CHF currency is native, and you can invoice EUR clients — conversions and exchange tracking are handled at collection time.

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