Tax and accounting resources – Geneva & French-speaking Switzerland
Based in Geneva and active throughout French-speaking Switzerland, our teams also support clients in Switzerland and internationally. Below you will find a selection of practical documents and articles adapted to the Geneva, Romandy and federal regulatory context. These resources are provided for your convenience and do not constitute personalized advice. For a targeted analysis of your situation, contact our team.
Expert articles
Payroll management for SMEs and self-employed in French-speaking Switzerland: 6 common mistakes to avoid and practical optimizations (2026)
Discover the key mistakes to avoid in payroll management for SMEs and self-employed in French-speaking Switzerland, as well as concrete tips to optimize your social and administrative obligations. List and rates by canton, deadlines, illustrated examples, actionable solutions.
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Read the articleChanging Canton in Switzerland: Common Tax Mistakes and Legal Optimizations for SMEs & Self-Employed (2025)
A practical guide for SMEs and self-employed individuals on procedures and pitfalls to avoid during a business or tax domicile relocation between cantons, with concrete optimization tips and 2025 cantonal rates.
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Read the articleOptimizing Social Security Contributions in French-speaking Switzerland: Practical Guide for SMEs and the Self-Employed (2025)
Find out how to optimize your social security contributions in French-speaking Switzerland with practical tips, 2025 rates by canton and activity, pitfalls to avoid, and specific examples for SMEs and the self-employed.
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Read the articleTax Declarations in French-Speaking Switzerland: Common Mistakes, Pitfalls to Avoid, and Practical Advice for SMEs and Self-Employed (2025)
A comprehensive guide to successful tax declarations in 2025, avoiding the most frequent omissions, and optimizing the taxation of your SME or independent activity in French-speaking Switzerland. Tips, updated rates by canton, concrete examples, and official references.
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Read the articleMergers and Acquisitions in French-speaking Switzerland in 2025: Key Steps, Challenges and Opportunities for SMEs
In a changing economic environment, merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions are increasingly affecting SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland. This practical guide details each step of the process, the region's specific challenges, and strategies to make the most of them, while ensuring compliance and optimization for managers and entrepreneurs.
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Read the articleIntegrating Odoo ERP for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland in 2025: practical advice, pitfalls to avoid and concrete solutions
Discover how to successfully integrate Odoo ERP within Geneva and French-speaking Swiss SMEs in 2025: best practices, feedback, key points to watch and practical tips to improve your company's administrative performance, compliance, and agility.
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Read the articleSuccessfully Outsourcing Payroll Management in French-speaking Switzerland: Risks, Guarantees, and Best Practices for SMEs in 2025
Payroll management has become a major challenge for SMEs in French-speaking Switzerland, faced with complex regulations (LPP, LAA, AC, swissdec) and increasing digitalization. Outsourcing this service can offer significant advantages but also involves risks. In this long-form article, Ark Fiduciaire outlines the key issues, steps, common pitfalls, and best practices for secure and efficient outsourcing, illustrated by real-life cases.
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Read the articleOptimizing VAT Management in Geneva in 2025: Common Mistakes, Best Practices, and Solutions for SMEs
A concrete and up-to-date guide for SMEs in Geneva on optimizing VAT management, preventing frequent errors, and applying practical solutions in light of the regulatory changes in 2025.
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Read the articleMastering the Management of Minutes and General Meetings in SMEs in Geneva in 2025: Challenges, Obligations, and Practical Solutions
Discover a comprehensive guide to the effective management of minutes and general meetings for SMEs in Geneva: legal obligations, process optimization, digital tools, and practical advice updated for 2025.
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Read the articleBusiness transfer in Geneva in 2025: succession, valuation and strategies for SME leaders and families
Facing demographic aging and market evolution, business transfer is becoming a central challenge for Geneva’s SMEs and family businesses in 2025. This comprehensive guide explains how to anticipate succession, achieve proper business valuation, organize operational and tax transition, and set up a lasting transfer within the family or to new shareholders.
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Read the articleCompany Formation in Geneva in 2025: Updated Steps, Solutions for SMEs and Independents
Discover the comprehensive guide for forming a company in Geneva in 2025, highlighting new obligations, key steps, options for independents and SMEs, as well as concrete solutions for a successful incorporation in French-speaking Switzerland.
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Read the articlePayroll management in Geneva in 2025: obligations, practical challenges and solutions for SMEs and self-employed
A comprehensive strategic guide to payroll management in Geneva in 2025, covering new legal obligations, operational challenges and practical solutions for SMEs and the self-employed. Discover best practices to secure your processes, optimize your costs and stay up to date amid the complexities of Swiss regulations.
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