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import taxes in Switzerland
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Import Taxes in Switzerland: A 2026 Guide to VAT and Duties

Learn about Import Taxes in Switzerland in 2026. Discover VAT and customs duties that are applied to businesses and individuals.

Alice Meier

5 minutes read
Short-Term Capital Gains Tax
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Short-Term Capital Gains Tax: What It Is and How It Works (2025 Guide)

What is short-term capital gains tax? Learn how taxable investment gains work worldwide and how Switzerland treats short-term trading profits in 2025.

Élodie Rochat

5 minutes read
Tax ID Number in Switzerland
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Tax ID Number in Switzerland: What It Is, How It Works, Who Needs It

Confused about Swiss tax IDs? Learn the difference between AHV, TIN, and cantonal numbers, and how expats and businesses register for tax in Switzerland.

Élodie Rochat

3 minutes read
Performance-Based Pay System
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What Is a Performance-Based Pay System? A Practical Guide (2025)

What is a performance-based pay system? Learn how pay-for-performance works, its benefits, risks, and how Swiss companies apply it legally and effectively.

Alice Meier

5 minutes read
Swiss Pension Calculator
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Swiss Pension Calculator: How to Estimate Your Retirement Income

Plan your Swiss retirement. Use a pension calculator to estimate your monthly income from AVS/AHV, LPP/BVG, and Pillar 3a savings and close gaps.

Élodie Rochat

3 minutes read
Swiss GAAP RPC 21 for NPO accounting
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Swiss GAAP RPC 21: Challenges & Evolution in Swiss Non-Profit Sector

Swiss GAAP RPC 21 is transforming Swiss NPO accounting. Explore the challenges of fund distinction, the impact of RPC 28, and the push for ESG integration.

Élodie Rochat

5 minutes read
How Is Severance Pay Taxed
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How Is Severance Pay Taxed? What Employees Should Expect (2025)

Learn how severance pay is taxed in Switzerland and how to optimize capital benefits vs ordinary income.

Élodie Rochat

5 minutes read
Hidden equity in Switzerland
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Hidden equity in Switzerland: mechanisms, stakes, recent developments

Learn how Swiss hidden equity works, its tax impact, qualification criteria, and the latest regulatory and case law developments.

Élodie Rochat

2 minutes read
What does YTD mean
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What Does Year-to-Date (YTD) Mean and How to Calculate? (2025)

What does YTD (cumul à ce jour) mean on a payslip? Learn how to calculate your year-to-date income and why it's vital for tax and payroll planning.

Alice Meier

3 minutes read