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Discover our latest articles on invoice and payment management in Switzerland.
Dispute management: reminders, debt collection and recovery of unpaid invoices
Unpaid invoices directly affect your cash flow. Amicable reminders often remain effective, but sometimes you need to go further. Discover the concrete steps of reminders, Swiss legal procedures and how to prevent unpaid invoices.
Invoicing deposits: managing partial payments and customer advances
Requesting a deposit helps secure your cash flow and limit risks on large projects. But how do you create a compliant deposit invoice, manage VAT and track partial payments? This guide explains the practical steps and mandatory information for invoicing advances in Switzerland.
Open banking: where do we stand and what benefits for SMEs?
Open banking promises to transform business financial management by directly connecting management systems to bank accounts via secure APIs. In Switzerland, the legal framework is gradually evolving and opening up new opportunities for SMEs. Discover the state of the Swiss market and the concrete benefits of this banking revolution for your business.
CAMT bank files: what are they and what are they for?
CAMT files are the new Swiss banking standard for electronic account statements. They replace old formats and enable automated bank reconciliation. Discover how to obtain and use them in your accounting.
UID number: what is it for and how to obtain your business number
The UID number is your company's unique identifier in Switzerland, mandatory from the start of your activity. Discover what it's for, how to obtain it according to your situation and how to use it correctly on your invoices.
Accounting: do it yourself or delegate to a fiduciary?
Keep your accounts yourself or delegate to a fiduciary? This decision directly impacts your costs, your time and the compliance of your management. Discover a detailed financial comparison to choose the option best suited to your situation.
Choosing the right invoicing software: 8 criteria to consider
Choosing invoicing software isn't just about comparing prices. Between Swiss compliance, essential features and ease of use, 8 key criteria will help you identify the solution that truly matches your business needs.
Freelancers: how to calculate and set your rates (hourly rate or fixed price)?
Setting your freelance rates is a delicate exercise: too low, you don't cover your costs, too high, you lose clients. This guide explains how to calculate an hourly rate or fixed price that reflects your real costs, your expertise and the value you bring.
VAT: should you declare based on the invoice or on receipt of payment?
Should you declare VAT as soon as you invoice (agreed consideration method) or when you receive payment (received consideration method)? This choice has a direct impact on your cash flow and administrative obligations. Discover which method best suits your business.
Invoices: mandatory legal information in Switzerland
In Switzerland, an invoice must comply with specific mandatory information to be legally and fiscally valid. VAT number, QR-code, continuous numbering: discover all the required elements and how to guarantee the compliance of your invoices.
Quotes and offers: what legal value and validity period?
Does a quote legally bind your business? How long does it remain valid? Discover the essential legal rules in Switzerland and the indispensable elements to avoid disputes with your clients.
VAT in Switzerland: registration threshold and affiliation obligations
As soon as your turnover reaches CHF 100,000, you must register for VAT in Switzerland. This practical guide details the registration thresholds, registration deadlines and your obligations once registered with the FTA.