Tax Return for Companies: What Costs Should You Expect?

Companies in Switzerland are required to submit a tax return annually. Unlike individuals, preparation is more complex, as it must include profit and loss statements, balance sheets, depreciation, and any withholding taxes.

Many companies therefore opt for professional support – but what costs are involved? This article provides an overview of pricing and explains the services included in Taxea.ch packages.

Which Factors Determine the Costs?

Company Form

• Sole proprietorship: usually simpler, as profit and loss are integrated into the personal tax return.
• GmbH / AG: higher requirements (separate legal entity, annual financial statements, additional certifications).

Complexity of Documents

The more business transactions, real estate, investments, or international aspects involved, the higher the effort required.

Deadlines & Processing Time

Faster processing (e.g., express or super-express) typically incurs higher costs.

Typical Services for Companies

• Verification and recording of company documents
• Preparation of the complete tax return for legal entities
• Certification of board or management compensations
• Representation before tax authorities in case of queries
• Review of tax assessments and invoices
• Deadline extensions if required

Taxea.ch Packages & Pricing (Companies)

All prices excl. VAT. “Starting from” depends on scope and complexity.

Basic — from CHF 499

Processing by year-end
Included:

• Document verification
• Preparation of the tax return
• Certification of board/management compensations
• Request for deadline extension

Bestseller (Recommended) — from CHF 779

Processing within 5 weeks*
In addition to Basic:

• Express processing (5 weeks)
• Review of tax invoice
• Review and discussion of tax assessment
• Representation before tax authorities

Prime — from CHF 1,499

Processing within 10 working days
In addition to Bestseller:

• Super-express processing (10 working days)
• Personal consultation
• Tax optimization review

Cost-Benefit Considerations

Efficiency

Preparing a company tax return is time-intensive. Professional support significantly reduces administrative workload.

Legal Certainty

Companies avoid errors that could lead to additional taxes, interest, or fines.

Tax Optimization

Expert experience allows companies to leverage tax planning opportunities – especially regarding depreciation, provisions, or holding structures.

Practical Examples (Aligned with Taxea.ch Packages)

Example 1: Small GmbH → Basic (from CHF 499)‍

A newly founded GmbH without complex business transactions submits its documents. Taxea.ch prepares the tax return, certifies management compensation, and requests a deadline extension.

Example 2: SME with Employees → Bestseller (from CHF 779)‍

A medium-sized company with employees and a securities portfolio uses the Bestseller package. In addition to preparation, the tax invoice and assessment are reviewed, and Taxea.ch represents the company before the authorities.

Example 3: Holding with Tight Deadlines → Prime (from CHF 1,499)‍

A holding company needs to submit its tax return within a short period. With super-express processing and additional tax optimization review, the deadline is met, and potential tax savings are identified.

Conclusion

The costs of a company tax return depend on legal form, document complexity, and desired service level. With Taxea.ch’s clearly structured packages, companies benefit from transparent pricing: from the Basic package at CHF 499 to the Prime package at CHF 1,499 with super-express and personalized consulting.

This ensures not only legal certainty but also valuable opportunities for tax optimization.