Tax Consulting for SMEs: What Does Professional Support Cost?

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a variety of tax challenges each year: from correctly reporting financial results to optimizing deductions and liaising with tax authorities. Many business owners therefore ask: What does professional tax consulting cost – and is the investment worthwhile?

In this article, you will learn how tax consulting is billed, which factors influence costs, and what you can specifically expect at Taxea.ch.

Which Factors Determine the Cost of Tax Consulting?

Company Size and Structure

• Sole proprietorship: often simpler, as profits/losses are declared via the personal tax return.
• GmbH / AG: more complex, as these are independent companies (including annual financial statements, board/management compensations).

Complexity of the Case

• Standard annual consulting: few hours required
• With real estate, international structures, or holding issues: higher consulting needs

Type of Consulting

• Ongoing consulting: e.g., regarding depreciation, provisions, VAT issues
• Project-based consulting: e.g., for corporate restructurings, expansions, succession planning

Billing of Tax Consulting in Practice

Most tax consultants bill by the hour, with rates typically ranging from CHF 200 to CHF 400 per hour depending on the region and provider.
For SMEs, transparency is particularly important – no one wants to be surprised by hidden costs at the end.

Tax Consulting at Taxea.ch: Transparent Hourly Rate

At Taxea.ch, you benefit from a clear and fair pricing model:

• Hourly rate for tax consulting: CHF 250 (excl. VAT)

You only pay for the time actually spent on your matters – no hidden fees.

Examples of Tax Consulting Services at Taxea.ch

• Tax optimization for GmbH/AG
• Advice on depreciation, provisions, and tax planning opportunities
• Support with international tax issues and double taxation
• Representation before tax authorities in complex cases

Cost-Benefit Considerations

Benefits for SMEs

• Time savings: business owners can focus on their core operations
• Legal certainty: errors or omissions are avoided
• Tax optimization: full use of deductions and planning opportunities

Example
An SME invests 2 hours of consulting (CHF 500) at Taxea.ch.
By optimizing depreciation, the company saves CHF 3,000 in taxes – the benefits far exceed the costs.

Conclusion

Tax consulting is a key success factor for SMEs. While costs are incurred, they are usually quickly offset through tax savings, time gained, and security in complex matters.
With Taxea.ch’s clear hourly rate of CHF 250, you benefit from maximum transparency – you only pay for the services you actually need.