We support you in managing your accounting efficiently and correctly – from recording individual receipts to preparing annual financial statements. We combine simplicity with expertise. Our services include preparing annual financial statements as well as VAT registration and VAT returns.
Why is accurate bookkeeping so important for every company, whether it's a large corporation or a start-up?
Because accurate accounting means business transactions are recorded correctly and the balance sheet, income statement and the annual financial statements are prepared in accordance with legal requirements. This allows you to maintain full control over your company's finances, turnover and profit or loss – whether you are a sole proprietorship, limited liability company or stock corporation.
Finance & accounting explained simply for businesses
Accounting means more than just organizing receipts and invoices. Each entry affects at least two accounts (double-entry bookkeeping) and is recorded in the chart of accounts – from income and expenses to depreciation, provisions and VAT returns.
Financial accounting is the basis for a detailed profit and loss statement and balance sheet. Legal entities, such as limited liability companies (LLC/GmbH) and stock corporations (AG), are required by law to keep accounts. Sole proprietorships and partnerships are required to use double-entry bookkeeping if their annual turnover exceeds CHF 500,000; otherwise, simplified accounting (pure income and expenditure accounting and financial position) is sufficient.
Correct accounting ensures transparency regarding assets and liabilities, outstanding invoices (accounts receivable, accounts payable), inventory, and the financial position of your company. Modern accounting software makes it possible to automatically post business transactions and maintain the general ledger centrally—often with just a few clicks.
Clean accounting is particularly crucial for startups: it provides clarity about cash flow, burn rate and financial leeway at all times. At the same time, it is often a prerequisite for investors, subsidies and smooth cooperation with banks. But even for larger companies, correct accounting remains central to minimizing risks, passing audits efficiently and making informed decisions.
Our service packages
Service package 1:
Ongoing bookkeeping
CHF 220/hour, or CHF 170/hour
in combination with legal services (plus VAT)
What can you expect?
- Proper recording of receipts and invoices
- Double-entry bookkeeping with two accounts per business transaction
- Overview of invoices and bank account
- Preparation of annual financial statements
- Preparation of VAT returns
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Initial interview: Clarification of business requirements and specific needs of your company. Creation of terms and conditions: Creation of individually coordinated, legally secure terms and conditions, which meet the legal requirements in Switzerland and are optimally tailored to your industry and your company. A feedback round: Possibility to discuss the terms created and to make adjustments as needed.
How long does it last?
- Annually or after the fiscal year
- Flexible monthly booking
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Depending on the scope, 1-2 weeks.
Annually or after the fiscal year
Flexible monthly booking
Who is it aimed at?
Companies (including start-ups and SMEs, sole proprietorships, LLCs and corporations)
Companies that need legal terms and conditions adapted to their needs to secure their business relationships.
What is achieved?
- Accurate accounting in accordance with the law
- Clear financial overview
- All statements and financial statements correctly prepared
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Legal certainty
Service package 2:
Setting up accounting
From CHF 400
(plus VAT)
What can you expect?
- Setup of accounting software
- Creation of a suitable chart of accounts
- Creation of debtor, creditor and bank accounts
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A feedback round
How long does it last?
- One-time, approx. 1 week
- Depending on the size of the company and number of business transactions
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Depending on the scope, 1-2 weeks.
Who is it aimed at?
- Sole proprietorships, limited liability companies and stock corporations
- Start-ups and companies that want to rebuild their accounting system
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Companies that update their terms and conditions and want to adapt to current legal developments or operational changes.
What is achieved?
- Clean opening balance sheet as a basis
- Centralized and correct accounting in accordance with the law
- Efficient structures for future bookings and annual financial statements
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Avoidance of legal disputes
How can Vectra Advisors help?
Vectra Advisors are your first choice for contact for accounting questions. Our LAWYERS+ will provide you with uncomplicated and pragmatic support for every issue. Get in touch with us to get started!
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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about accounting and bookkeeping
Yes. According to the law, companies with an annual turnover of CHF 500,000 or more are required to keep accounts (double-entry bookkeeping). Sole proprietorships and partnerships with an annual turnover of less than CHF 500,000 can use a simplified income and expenditure account. Detailed financial accounting is advisable at the latest when turnover, inventory or accounts payable/receivable increase.
Every transaction in accounting must be documented in such a way that two accounts are affected – for example, a bank account and an expense account. Companies can record these business transactions directly via a form or using accounting software. VAT returns are also automatically taken into account. This allows you to keep track of individual customers, outstanding amounts and the financial situation of your company at all times.
Companies – whether small or large – can manage their accounting by posting business transactions in the chart of accounts and creating a structured statement. Especially if you have an annual turnover of 100,000 Swiss francs or more, it is worth having the data prepared in detail. With modern accounting software, debits, payments in Swiss francs and accounts receivable and accounts payable can also be recorded automatically. This keeps your accounting simple, accurate and traceable at all times.
Every quote can lead to a business transaction – whether it's an invoice to a customer or a payment to a supplier. If amounts are not paid on time, reminders and structured open item accounting help to centrally monitor outstanding invoices. This ensures liquidity and keeps the company's finances under control.
