Accountant in Zurich for English-speaking companies
Fixed fee from CHF 300 per month, bexio Platinum partner and a real-time app: ALPINUM runs your bookkeeping, payroll, VAT, annual accounts and tax return – and you see your figures live, whenever you like.
An office at Klausstrasse 48 in Zurich Seefeld, a team that knows your numbers and a client portal that shows exactly where your bookkeeping stands. Over 400 SMEs in Switzerland rely on ALPINUM – from founders with a fresh GmbH to established companies with 50 employees.
- Bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax return in one subscription
- Your fixed contact person, replies within 24 hours
- Live dashboard and app for your receipts
- 4.8 from 80 Google reviews
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bexio Platinum Partner
- over 400 SMEs in Switzerland
- Office at Klausstrasse 48, 8008 Zürich
- +41 58 502 75 70
Accounting firm in Zurich: everything from one team
In Switzerland, an accounting firm is usually called a «Treuhand» – a fiduciary. As your fiduciary in Zurich, ALPINUM covers every area of your finances, from day-to-day bookkeeping to the annual accounts.
Bookkeeping and VAT
Ongoing bookkeeping, VAT returns filed on time and clear monthly figures for your business.
Payroll
Monthly payroll, social insurance, withholding tax and the annual salary certificates for your team.
Annual accounts and tax
Annual accounts under the Swiss Code of Obligations and your company tax return, prepared and filed for you.
Financial insights
Revenue, margins and costs, reviewed together with your accountant – so you see where your profit grows.
Service details in German: Finanzbuchhaltung · Lohnbuchhaltung · Jahresabschluss · Finanzanalyse
What does an accountant in Zurich cost? From CHF 300 per month.
With ALPINUM you pay a fixed monthly fee instead of hourly rates. Your subscription covers bookkeeping, payroll including salary certificates, VAT, annual accounts and your tax return. The price is based on the scope of your business and is agreed before you start; the cost calculator shows it in two minutes. A one-off set of annual accounts without a subscription starts at CHF 950.
from CHF 300/month
Everything in one subscription:
- Bookkeeping and VAT returns
- Payroll including salary certificates
- Annual accounts and tax return
- Client portal with live dashboard and the ALPINUM app
- A fixed contact person, replies within 24 hours
Sole trader with only a few documents? The calculator shows your price.
Your figures in real time – in the client portal and the ALPINUM app
Snap a receipt with the app, drag invoices into the portal or forward them by email – we book them continuously. Your dashboard shows revenue, expenses, cash flow and open invoices at any time, and you see at a glance which documents are still to come.
What English-speaking companies gain with ALPINUM
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More time for your business
You snap your receipts, we take care of bookkeeping, taxes and deadlines. Your time goes to your clients and your team.
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A fixed contact person
Two specialists work on every mandate, and we reply to every email within 24 hours. You always know who looks after your numbers.
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bexio Platinum partner
Over 350 SMEs run their bookkeeping with ALPINUM on bexio. Already on bexio? We take over your setup including the chart of accounts. Starting fresh? We set it up for you.
Simple from day one
Three steps – and we take care of two of them.
- 01
You send your receipts
Snap them with the app, drag them into the portal or simply forward them to your ALPINUM email address.
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We do the bookkeeping
We check, assign and book every document and handle VAT returns and payroll runs on schedule.
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You see everything live
Revenue, expenses, cash flow and open invoices in your dashboard – always up to date.
Our office in Zurich Seefeld
For the first meeting, we are happy to come to you – or you visit us at Klausstrasse 48 in Zurich. Day-to-day collaboration then runs conveniently through the client portal and the app.
Alpinum Accounting AGKlausstrasse 48
8008 Zürich
- Phone
- +41 58 502 75 70
- Opening hours
- Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00
- Getting here
- Tram 2 or 4 to «Feldeggstrasse», then a few minutes on foot.
Your accounting team in Zurich
Two specialists work on every mandate. You will meet these three in your first meeting.
Bookkeeping in Zurich: how we work together
ALPINUM is a Zurich fiduciary firm for bookkeeping, payroll, tax and financial insights. We look after over 400 companies in Switzerland with clear processes, a fixed contact person and a fully digital setup – so your finances run smoothly in the background while you grow your business.
Bookkeeping and VAT
You capture receipts with the ALPINUM app or drop them into the client portal, and we book them on an ongoing basis rather than once a year. We file your VAT returns on time, and your dashboard shows revenue, expenses, cash flow and open invoices whenever you want to look.
Payroll and social insurance
We run payroll for your employees, report salaries to the social insurance institutions, handle withholding tax for international hires and issue the annual salary certificates on schedule. Your team submits expenses by photo; we assign them to the right person. New team members get our payroll questionnaire for new employees.
Annual accounts and tax return
We prepare your annual accounts under the Swiss Code of Obligations – for sole traders as well as GmbHs and AGs. The client portal shows step by step where your annual accounts stand and who is up next. We prepare your tax return and file it once you have approved it.
Financial insights with your accountant
Your accountant reviews revenue, margins and costs with you and shows the key figures that matter in your industry. That way you spot early where your business has room to grow.
Swiss essentials for English-speaking companies
What international founders in Zurich ask us most – with the source, so you can read up.
Accounts in English
Swiss law allows your financial statements to be prepared in one of the national languages or in English, and in the currency that matters most for your business – with the figures also shown in Swiss francs.
VAT registration from CHF 100,000
A company becomes liable for Swiss VAT once its annual turnover from taxable supplies in Switzerland and abroad reaches CHF 100,000. We check your situation and look after registration and returns.
Source: Art. 10 para. 2 let. a VAT Act
Withholding tax for international hires
Employees without a settlement permit (C) are generally taxed at source: the employer deducts the tax from the salary. Our payroll handles this every month.
City of Zurich tax rate 2026
The municipal tax rate of the City of Zurich is 119% of the simple cantonal tax for 2026. It applies to individuals and companies based in the city.
What clients say on Google
4.8 out of 5 stars from 80 Google reviews. The reviews are quoted in their original German.
«Das Team arbeitet proaktiv, zuverlässig und lösungsorientiert. Besonders schätzen wir, dass sie uns bereits mehrfach auch in kurzfristigen und anspruchsvollen Situationen schnell und kompetent unterstützt haben.» «Seit mehr als 3 Jahren sind wir sehr zufriedener Kunde von Alpinum Accounting! Speziell hervorzuheben sind die kompetente Begleitung in sämtlichen buchhalterischen Themen (u.a. Jahresabschluss, Kapitalerhöhung, Aktivierung IP, etc.).» «Sehr professionelle und effiziente Unterstützung in der Buchhaltung. Schnelle Rückmeldungen, klare Erklärungen und eine saubere, digitale Zusammenarbeit. Klare Empfehlung.» «Bin super zufrieden mit dem Team, die Abläufe sind klar strukturiert, was es für mich als Unternehmer sehr vereinfacht.» Questions about your accountant in Zurich
Anything else on your mind? Call us on +41 58 502 75 70 – the first meeting is free.
How much does an accountant in Zurich cost?
At ALPINUM, the subscription starts at a fixed CHF 300 per month. It includes bookkeeping, payroll with salary certificates, VAT returns, annual accounts, your tax return, the client portal with live dashboard and a fixed contact person. The price is based on the scope of your business; the cost calculator on this page shows it in two minutes. A one-off set of annual accounts without a subscription starts at CHF 950.
Can we work together in English?
Yes. This service is designed for English-speaking founders, managing directors and teams in Zurich: we discuss your bookkeeping, payroll and taxes with you in English – by phone, by email and in meetings.
Can my annual accounts be prepared in English?
Swiss law allows financial statements in one of the national languages or in English, and in the currency that matters most for your business, with the figures additionally shown in Swiss francs (Art. 958d CO). Let us know in the first meeting which language and currency you need, and we plan your setup accordingly.
Which companies does ALPINUM work with?
Sole traders, GmbHs and AGs – from start-ups to established SMEs with around 50 employees. Over 400 SMEs in Switzerland run their bookkeeping with us.
How does switching from my current accountant work?
In five steps, and the first takes 30 seconds: you request your quote and receive first recommendations. In the consultation we look at your current bookkeeping and show where processes can be streamlined. After your go-ahead, onboarding covers all key points in about 45 minutes. Then we take over your bookkeeping – retroactively if you wish – and you have access to your current figures at any time.
Does ALPINUM work with bexio?
Yes. ALPINUM is a bexio Platinum partner, the highest partner level; over 350 SMEs run their bookkeeping with us on bexio. If you already use bexio, we take over your setup including the chart of accounts. If you are starting out, we set it up for you.
Where is your office in Zurich?
At Klausstrasse 48, 8008 Zürich (Seefeld), Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00. Take tram 2 or 4 to «Feldeggstrasse», then it is a few minutes on foot. For the first meeting we are happy to come to you, or you visit us at our office – whichever suits you best.
When does my company need to register for VAT?
As a rule, once your annual turnover from taxable supplies in Switzerland and abroad reaches CHF 100,000 (Art. 10 para. 2 let. a VAT Act). We check your situation, take care of the registration and file your VAT returns on time.
More in English
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The fillable PDF with every detail payroll needs from a new team member.
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