Accounting
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Want to go self-employed? Here are 10 honest tips -- from that inner voice to the breakthrough. No fluff, no empty promises. einzly helps you start right.

Connect Stripe with einzly and automatically record all credit card payments — including fees as expenses and receipts. Effortless automated bookkeeping for Swiss freelancers.

Depreciate cameras, issue partial invoices, handle VAT correctly — the complete accounting guide for self-employed photographers in Switzerland. Easily manage it all with einzly.

Accounting for graphic designers in Switzerland: project billing, usage rights, deductible software and VAT tips. Simplified with einzly.

Create invoices, scan receipts, monitor deadlines, manage recurring entries — the einzly AI assistant automates these 5 bookkeeping tasks for Swiss freelancers.

With the new accountant access in einzly, self-employed professionals can share their accounting data directly with their accountant. Read access, year-end review and notes — all in one tool.

einzly automatically converts expenses and income in EUR, USD, or GBP to CHF at the current daily exchange rate — rounded to 5 centimes, as required by Swiss accounting standards.

Most accounting programs offer standard features for the masses. einzly takes a different approach: personal service, agile development, and custom features for every business.

The better and faster you get, the less you earn — if you bill by the hour. Why self-employed professionals should sell their value instead of their time, and how to make the switch.

Sole proprietorship, GmbH or AG: Which legal form suits your business? Comprehensive comparison of costs, liability, taxes and accounting requirements in Switzerland.

Photograph a receipt, let the fields fill automatically, save. The AI receipt scanner in einzly recognizes supplier, amount, date and category — GDPR-compliant.

How to correctly declare your business income as a sole proprietor in your personal tax return — with all forms, deductions, and deadlines for Switzerland.

Set up recurring invoices in einzly: create the template once, and a new draft is automatically generated every month. You review and send it yourself — full control.

Import customer data from Banana, bexio, Magic Heidi or other tools into einzly using a CSV file. Step-by-step guide with template.

Set up monthly fixed costs like rent, hosting or software subscriptions once and let einzly record them automatically every month. Here's how.

Calculate your personal tax savings from pillar 3a contributions — broken down by federal, cantonal, and municipal taxes. With interactive calculator.

How to become self-employed in Switzerland: From your business idea to VAT registration and your first invoice. 10 actionable steps for your sole proprietorship.

Calculate your net income as a self-employed person in Switzerland — including AHV/IV/EO contributions, federal tax, cantonal and municipal taxes. With interactive calculator.

How to upload your T&C as a PDF in einzly: open settings, upload the file, done. The link is automatically included in every invoice email.

How to create invoices in EUR, USD or GBP with einzly: select the currency, auto-adjust VAT, and record the CHF amount upon payment. Step-by-step guide.

How to create a Swiss QR invoice in einzly: select a client, add line items, preview the QR code, and send. Visual step-by-step tutorial.

Upload your logo, choose an accent colour, and add your letterhead in einzly — so your invoices, quotes, and reminders look professional and consistent.

What belongs on a coaching invoice in Switzerland? Billing models, VAT obligations for coaches, deductible costs and a sample invoice — all in one article.

Free expense report template as Excel download. With categories, receipt numbers and automatic formulas — ideal for Swiss self-employed professionals.

Free cash book template as Excel download. With running balance, cash count section and automatic formulas — perfect for Swiss small businesses.

Pillar 3a, depreciation, expenses and more -- 10 proven strategies for sole proprietors in Switzerland to legally reduce their tax burden. With concrete figures for 2026.

Step-by-step guide: How to create your VAT settlement with flat rate tax in einzly. Concrete example with all figures for the Swiss Federal Tax Administration.

As a sole proprietor, you don't pay yourself a salary. Your profit is your income. How private withdrawals, OASI, taxes and bookkeeping work — simply explained.

Agree on a deposit in the quote, send partial invoices, and settle everything cleanly with the final invoice. Here's how you manage project billing in einzly.

Start, register, and run a sole proprietorship in Switzerland — everything about accounting, taxes, VAT, and social insurance in one guide.

How to write an English invoice with Swiss mandatory information. Free Word & Excel templates, German–English glossary and VAT rules for international invoices.

Free Swiss invoice template as Word and Excel download. With all mandatory information, VAT fields and space for the QR payment part.

Free payment reminder template for Switzerland as Word and Excel download. 1st, 2nd and 3rd reminder — with all key details and step-by-step guide.

Make the most of pillar 3a as a self-employed person in Switzerland: Maximum contributions 2026 (CHF 7'258 or CHF 36'288), tax advantages, provider comparison and withdrawal options.

Voluntarily joining a pension fund as a self-employed person: Options, costs, tax advantages and comparison with pillar 3a. All the facts for your decision.

All important insurance policies for self-employed persons in Switzerland: What is mandatory (KVG, OASI), what is recommended (daily sickness allowance, liability) and what is optional? With cost overview and prioritisation.

What payment terms apply in Switzerland? Everything about OR Art. 75 ff., early payment discount, default interest, reminders and debt collection — with concrete wording for your invoices.

How do you calculate the profit of your sole proprietorship? The formula, what counts as income and expenses, the difference between turnover and profit, and how profit flows into the tax return — with a concrete calculation example.

Which business account is best for self-employed persons in Switzerland? Comparison of UBS, ZKB, Raiffeisen, PostFinance, Neon and Yuh — fees, features and account opening process.

How do you calculate your optimal hourly rate as a freelancer in Switzerland? The complete formula including social contributions, insurance and operating costs — with industry comparison and Excel template.

Even below CHF 100'000 turnover, you can voluntarily register for VAT. Learn when it is worthwhile, how to register and what obligations arise.

10-year retention obligation, digital vs. physical receipts and what happens during a tax audit — everything about receipt retention for Swiss self-employed persons.

Receipts and invoices are often confused — but there are major differences for tax and legal purposes. What you need to know as a self-employed person in Switzerland.

Deregistering and dissolving a sole proprietorship: From commercial register deletion to OASI and VAT deregistration to the final tax return. All steps and deadlines.

The revised Data Protection Act (nDSG) has been in force since 1.9.2023. What sole proprietorships need to be aware of: information obligation, privacy policy, processing register and penalties.

When is commercial register entry mandatory for sole proprietorships? Process, costs, advantages and disadvantages, amendments and deletion -- all information at a glance.

Swiss debt collection (Betreibung) explained step by step: From dunning letters to the collection request and seizure. With cost tables, deadlines and practical tips for the self-employed.

Hiring employees as a sole proprietorship in Switzerland: Employment contracts, social insurance, payroll and all obligations at a glance.

How to correctly book advance payments, partial invoices and final invoices in simple bookkeeping. With practical example, VAT tips and FAQ.

Do you need to accrue outstanding invoices on 31 December? Learn the difference between simple and double-entry bookkeeping and avoid double taxation.

Create a quote, send it by email, let your client accept online, and convert it to an invoice with one click. Here's how the quoting feature in einzly works.

Create an invoice, send it by email, track its status in real time, and automate reminders. Here's how invoicing works in einzly.

Free bookkeeping template for Swiss self-employed without VAT obligation. Track income and expenses — no prior knowledge needed.

No accounting software fits 100%? Why standard tools fail in niches — and how einzly adapts to your business.

Current mileage rate 2026 (CHF 0.74/km) and travel expense deductions for self-employed in Switzerland — including commute, public transport, meals and a practical example.

Everything Swiss self-employed professionals need to know about the VAT flat tax rate method. Simply explained, with concrete examples.

How to create a QR invoice in Switzerland: Step-by-step guide with all mandatory fields. Create a compliant QR invoice the right way.

Which expenses can you deduct as a self-employed person in Switzerland? The difference between an expense policy and business expenses — and what's actually deductible.

From CHF 100,000 annual revenue, you are subject to VAT in Switzerland. Learn when the obligation kicks in and what you need to do.

What depreciation rates apply in Switzerland? Degressive or straight-line? All official FTA rates, calculation examples and practical tips for self-employed professionals.

Year-end closing for sole proprietorships: Complete checklist with all steps from the income-expenditure statement to the tax return.

How is the private use share of a business vehicle calculated in Switzerland? Flat-rate method, logbook method and tax return — explained simply for sole proprietors.

All mandatory information on a Swiss invoice according to VATA Art. 26. Checklist for self-employed professionals with and without VAT.

Starting a sole proprietorship in Switzerland: No notary, no minimum capital. Guide from registration to your first invoice.

Filing your VAT return online: How to correctly fill out the form on estv.admin.ch. Step-by-step guide for self-employed professionals in Switzerland.

OASI contributions for self-employed persons in Switzerland: Contribution rates, minimum contribution, registration and payment deadlines at a glance.

Income tax, OASI, VAT and deductible costs -- everything you need to know about taxes as a freelancer in Switzerland. Compact and practical.

The simplified bookkeeping method for Swiss sole proprietorships under CHF 500,000 revenue: What the income-expenditure statement is, how to set it up and what to watch out for.