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Discover our latest articles on invoice and payment management in Switzerland.
Invoicing and internal audit: preparing your documents for review
A well-prepared internal audit relies on organised, complete and traceable documents. Invoices, supporting documents, VAT statements: every element must be accessible and compliant with Swiss legal requirements. Discover how to structure your documents to facilitate reviews and avoid complications.
Invoicing and digital transformation: how to modernise your SME
Digitalising invoicing is no longer optional for Swiss SMEs that want to remain competitive. Automation, data centralisation and compliance with Swiss standards: discover how to modernise your invoicing and reap tangible benefits for your cash flow and customer relationships.
Mobile invoicing: solutions and best practices for freelancers
Mobile invoicing enables freelancers and self-employed professionals to create and send compliant invoices from their smartphone, directly after completing a service. This guide explores the criteria for a good mobile application, best practices for efficient invoicing on the go, and essential features to save time.
How to manage late payment invoices internationally
Managing unpaid invoices from foreign clients presents specific challenges: language barriers, cultural differences, banking delays and complex legal frameworks. This guide helps you prevent international payment delays, effectively chase your foreign clients and choose the best recovery strategy according to geographical area.
Invoicing for service provision: hourly rates, fixed fees and expenses
Invoicing for service provision raises practical questions: should you charge by the hour, use a fixed fee or combine both? How do you incorporate travel expenses and VAT? This guide details the three main methods with concrete examples and the mandatory information required for compliant invoicing in Switzerland.
Electronic invoicing: tax and accounting advantages
Electronic invoicing simplifies VAT compliance, reduces tax errors and optimises your accounting management. Discover the concrete advantages for your business: automated legal archiving, real-time cash flow tracking and time savings on administrative tasks.
How to calculate and apply default interest
You can charge default interest when a client is late in paying you. This guide explains how to calculate it according to Swiss legislation, when to apply it and how to invoice it in practice with concrete examples.
Invoicing and managing customer deposits
Requesting deposits secures your cash flow and limits risks on large projects, but you still need to know how to invoice them correctly. This practical guide explains how to create compliant deposit invoices, manage VAT, track partial payments and invoice the final balance without errors.
How to track your financial indicators via your invoicing software
Your invoicing software contains much more than just invoices: it brings together the key data to manage your business. Tracking your financial indicators directly from your invoicing tool allows you to measure your performance, anticipate cash flow difficulties and make informed decisions without multiplying tools.
Invoicing for seasonal and temporary workers
Invoicing for seasonal and temporary workers raises specific questions: who invoices, what information to include, how to manage VAT and withholding tax? This guide clarifies the legal obligations and practical procedures for placement agencies, direct employers and seasonal self-employed workers in Switzerland.
How to manage cancelled and corrected invoices
An incorrect amount, a client cancellation or wrong VAT: cancelling or correcting an invoice is a common situation. The method to follow depends on the context and must comply with Swiss accounting rules to ensure traceability and compliance.
Automated invoicing for subscriptions and recurring services
Manually invoicing your subscriptions each month wastes time and generates errors. Automating recurring invoicing secures your predictable revenue, eliminates repetitive tasks and improves your cash flow.
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