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Discover our latest articles on invoice and payment management in Switzerland.
How to use QR-invoices to speed up payments
QR-invoices make payments easier by allowing your customers to pay in seconds using their banking app. This practical guide shows you how to create compliant QR-invoices and optimise them to reduce your collection times.
Managing international clients: currencies and VAT
Invoicing international clients requires mastering VAT rules for exports and managing foreign currencies. Between choosing the invoicing currency, converting exchange rates and tax obligations depending on the country, Swiss entrepreneurs must navigate a complex regulatory framework to remain compliant.
Electronic invoices and bank integration
Bank integration with your electronic invoicing system automates the reconciliation between issued invoices and received payments. This guide explains how automatic reconciliation works in Switzerland, the different integration methods available, and how to implement this automation to save time and improve your cash flow monitoring.
Invoicing and expense report management
Expense reports represent a major challenge for SMEs and freelancers: without a clear process, they generate errors, disputes and wasted time. This practical guide explains how to set up an effective expense management system, from collecting receipts to reimbursement, including VAT recovery.
How to create custom invoice templates
A custom invoice template strengthens your professional image and saves you valuable time. This practical guide shows you how to create templates that comply with Swiss standards, are customised to your brand, and adapted to your different invoicing needs.
Batch invoicing: benefits and methods for SMEs
Batch invoicing allows you to group multiple services on a single invoice, drastically reducing administrative time and simplifying accounting tracking. For SMEs and freelancers who regularly invoice the same clients, this method improves cash flow and professionalises the business relationship.
How to manage discounts and promotions in your invoicing
Offering discounts can boost your sales, but poorly managed, they impact your margin and complicate your accounting. This guide explains how to apply discounts and promotions correctly on your invoices, comply with Swiss VAT rules and track their impact on your profitability.
Invoicing for micro-enterprises: simplifying your obligations
Micro-enterprises in Switzerland benefit from simplified accounting and tax obligations, particularly regarding invoicing and VAT. This practical guide details the simplified rules that apply, the minimum mandatory information and the thresholds you need to know to remain compliant without unnecessary complexity.
Invoicing obligations for foreign companies operating in Switzerland
Foreign companies conducting business in Switzerland must comply with strict legal obligations regarding invoicing and VAT. From tax registration to mandatory invoice information, including the Swiss QR-bill, this guide details the rules you need to know to remain compliant.
Invoicing and GDPR compliance for SMEs
Invoicing involves processing sensitive personal data. For Swiss SMEs and freelancers, understanding and applying GDPR principles is not optional: it's a legal obligation that protects your clients and your business.
How to manage deposits and proforma invoices in your accounting
Deposits and proforma invoices facilitate cash flow management on large projects, but their accounting and VAT treatment raises questions. This practical guide explains how to correctly invoice partial payments, manage the final balance and avoid common mistakes in Switzerland.
Invoicing and legal obligations for associations
Associations in Switzerland must comply with accounting and tax obligations defined by the Code of Obligations. Depending on their size and activities, they may be subject to VAT or benefit from specific exemptions. This guide details the invoicing rules, mandatory information and best practices for managing your association in full compliance.
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