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Value Added Tax (VAT)

Value-Added Tax (VAT) Compliance and Optimization

Navigating Value Added Tax (VAT) obligations can be complex, especially for startups and international businesses expanding into new markets. Whether you need to register for VAT, optimize compliance processes, or address cross-border VAT challenges, our tailored services ensure your business operates smoothly while meeting all legal requirements.

Our unique approach

VAT compliance is a critical yet intricate aspect of running a business. Non-compliance can lead to costly penalties and reputational damage, while proper handling can unlock cash flow efficiencies.

 

Here’s how we support your VAT needs:

  • VAT Registration: Assistance with registering for VAT in Switzerland, the EU, and other jurisdictions where your business operates.

  • Compliance and Filing: Tailored guidance on VAT calculations, invoicing requirements, and filing accurate VAT returns.

  • Cross-Border VAT Strategies: Analysis of your international operations to optimize VAT structures and avoid double taxation.

  • Audits and Risk Assessment: Reviewing your VAT processes and identifying risks or compliance gaps to prevent issues before they arise.

  • Trusted Partner Collaboration: While we do not directly handle VAT audits with tax authorities, we connect you to trusted partners for audit representation and complex financial reviews.

 

By streamlining your VAT processes, we help reduce administrative burdens and ensure full compliance, giving you the confidence to focus on growing your business.

What we deliver

  • Assistance with VAT registration in Switzerland, the EU, and beyond.

  • Guidance on preparing and filing VAT returns accurately and on time

  • Optimized VAT strategies for cross-border transactions reducing tax burdens

  • Review and optimization of VAT compliance processes

  • Identification of potential VAT refunds or cost-saving opportunities

  • Risk assessment of current VAT practices

  • Guidance on VAT documentation and record-keeping requirements

  • Refined compliance processes for audit-ready and efficient operations

The Team

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Founding Partner (Legal) & CEO

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Senior Associate (Legal)

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Associate (Legal)

Want to learn how Alfred can unlock your business potential?

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The Alfred Advantage

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Made by Founders

Alfred is run by successful startup founders. That’s how we are uniquely equipped to see eye-to-eye with entrepreneurs. We know the problems and we find the solutions with you.

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Legal & Business

Our long experience in the startup world has shown us: A symbiosis of legal and business knowledge delivered from a single source brings startups more effective and pragmatic solutions.

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We know you have no time to theorize. You need actionable solutions now. We do research, so you don’t have to and quickly point you toward impactful adjustments.