Simplify your Payroll Management and Accounting in Geneva

A dedicated fiduciary partner for payroll management and accounting for your business in Geneva.
Payroll, social insurance contributions and accounting integration: a structured, rigorous and Swiss law-compliant service.

Payroll management compliant with Swiss and Geneva legal requirements
Bookkeeping for your company in accordance with Swiss accounting standards
Payslips, salary certificates, social declarations and work permits
AVS, LPP, LAA, withholding tax, VAT and tax returns

RISTER handles your accounting. You focus on growing your business.

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Payroll Management and Accounting in Geneva

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25+ Years of experience

300+ Companies supported

FIDUCIAIRE|SUISSE

Trusted member and partner

STEP

Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners

SFAA

Swiss Financial Analysts Association

AIWM

Association of International Wealth Management

A Complete Accounting & Payroll Management Service

RISTER® manages your entire accounting, VAT and payroll cycle, from bookkeeping entries to tax and social security filings. Each month, your employees receive their payslips, your accounts are up to date, and your company remains fully compliant.

The risks of managing accounting and payroll without expertise

Managing accounting, taxation and payroll in-house without fiduciary support exposes your company to significant financial, tax and social risks, often underestimated by business owners.

Accounting, tax and social errors

Incorrect payroll postings, miscalculated social contributions, withholding tax or VAT errors: inconsistencies that distort your accounts, complicate year-end closings and undermine the reliability of your financial information.

Costly tax and social penalties

Delays or errors in AVS, LPP, LAA, withholding tax or VAT filings can result in assessments, late-payment interest and penalties, with a direct impact on cash flow and relations with the authorities.

Internal tensions and loss of credibility

Inaccurate payslips, late corrections or lack of clarity on deductions generate misunderstanding, loss of employee trust and damage to the employer credibility.

Complex and sensitive tax and HR situations

Cross-border workers, work permits, status changes, bonuses or rapid growth: without expertise, these situations become sources of errors, delays and legal risks that are difficult to manage in-house.

Tax and social audits are intensifying. Approximate accounting or payroll management can lead to tax reassessments covering several financial years.

The concrete benefits of fiduciary support with RISTER

By entrusting your accounting, taxation and payroll management to RISTER, you secure your compliance obligations while gaining greater visibility and peace of mind.

Accounting, tax and social compliance

Accounting, payroll and declarations managed in strict compliance with the Swiss legal framework and cantonal specificities, with structured files ready for any audit.

→ Total security

Time savings for management

Full outsourcing of accounting and payroll tasks to free the management and internal team from administrative constraints and time-consuming follow-ups.

→ Lighter management burden

Confidentiality and data reliability

Secure processing of financial and payroll information, controlled access and full traceability to guarantee the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive datas.

→ Secured data

Structured financial management

Alignment between accounting and payroll, clear reporting and reliable indicators to monitor the payroll costs, operating expenses and overall profitability .

→ Informed decisions

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Our Accounting and Payroll Management services

A comprehensive service combining bookkeeping, VAT, annual closings and management
of your payroll, for a clear view of your figures and total compliance in Switzerland.

Accounting, VAT and Financial & Tax Compliance for your Business

We provide complete bookkeeping and tax compliance services to give management reliable, usable financial information in accordance with Swiss law.

Our approach goes beyond data entry: it aims to structure your figures, secure your obligations and facilitate your decisions.

General accounting (entries, controls, bank reconciliations)

Swiss VAT returns and instalment management

Annual closings, statutory accounts and tax return

Proper accounting of payroll and social contributions

Dashboards: results, cash flow, payroll mass, costs

Correspondence with tax and social authorities

Ongoing fiduciary assistance and audit preparation

Accounting aligned with operational reality

VAT returns filed on time
Complete and archived employee files
Traceability in the event of an audit
Single fiduciary point of contact

100% Compliance

360° Vision

24h Responsiveness

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Complete payroll and social obligations management

We manage all payroll and social obligations for your company, from hiring to employee departures.

Payroll, social charges and HR obligations are handled in a structured, documented and compliant with Swiss and Geneva requirements.

Paie & charges sociales

Monthly preparation of payslips

Payroll accounting entries in your accounts

Management of the 13th salary, bonuses and variable pay

Calculation and declarations: AVS, AI, APG, AC, LPP, LAA / SUVA

Complete management of withholding tax (B permit, G permit, cross-border workers)

Annual declarations and monitoring with social insurance funds

HR administration @ permis

Management of employee entries and exits

Employment contracts, certificates, final statements

Application and renewal of G and L permits

AVS audit management and claims handling (illness, accident

Support juridique en droit du travail

Social risk fully under control

Payroll and charges correctly posted
Consistent provisions (holidays, bonuses, social charges, pension fund, insurance, CLA)
Continuous management of employee entries and exits
Accounts ready for auditor, AVS or tax audit

100% Compliance

360° Vision

24h Responsiveness

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Guaranteed Swiss Compliance: AVS, LAA / SUVA, IJM, LPP and Withholding Tax

In Switzerland, payroll, social insurance and withholding tax are governed by a demanding regulatory framework, combining federal rules with specific cantonal requirements. An error or delay can result in contribution reassessments, interest charges, audits or internal tensions.

With RISTER®, your payroll management is handled in accordance with the requirements applicable in Geneva and throughout Switzerland: registrations, applicable rates, deadlines, supporting documents and correspondence with the relevant authorities. You benefit from clear, traceable and audit-ready documentation in the event of a review.

Our commitment: it is our responsibility to monitor legal and regulatory developments, not yours. You are informed of any changes that affect your business, without having to monitor the regulations yourself.

Social and Tax Declarations

Statements, declarations and deadlines handled with all relevant authorities.

Full Command of the Legal Framework

Application of collective labour agreements, accounting standards and federal and cantonal tax regulations.

Up-to-Date Rates and Scales

Continuous updates to AVS, LPP and LAA / SUVA rates, withholding tax scales and applicable tax regulations.

Reliable Declarations

Accounting, tax and social insurance declarations filed on time with the competent authorities.

Protected Data

Accounting and payroll information processed in accordance with professional secrecy and Swiss data security standards.

Your obligations under Swiss law

Payroll and accounting compliance in Switzerland rests on precise legal texts. Here are the ones we apply and monitor for you, in Geneva and across Switzerland.

Your obligation	What Swiss law requires
Bookkeeping	Art. 957 ff. CO — full accounting from CHF 500’000 in annual turnover; accounting of income, expenses and assets below that threshold.
Annual accounts & notes	Art. 958 to 959c CO — balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes, approved within six months of the year-end (art. 699 CO).
Record retention	Art. 958f CO — books and supporting documents kept for 10 years.
Statutory auditor	Art. 727 / 727a CO — ordinary or limited audit depending on thresholds; opting out possible below 10 full-time positions.
Monthly payslip	Art. 323b para. 1 CO — a written salary statement provided to each employee.
Salary certificate	Art. 127 LIFD (Swiss Federal Direct Tax Act) — issued annually by the employer for every employee.
Social insurance	LAVS (AVS/AI/APG), LACI (unemployment insurance), LAA (accident insurance), LPP (occupational pension) — mandatory affiliation and contribution statements.
Withholding tax	Art. 83 ff. LIFD and Geneva cantonal scales — tax deducted at source and settled monthly for cross-border workers and permit holders.
VAT	Art. 10 LTVA (Swiss VAT Act) — registration mandatory from CHF 100’000 in annual turnover.

References: Swiss Code of Obligations (CO), LIFD, LTVA and Geneva cantonal law — applied and monitored for you by RISTER.

Who is this Service for? SMEs and Business Owners

Our expertise in payroll management and accounting in Geneva is for all entrepreneurs who want to focus on their core business rather than l’administratif.

Your company is structured and your accounting and tax obligations are multiplying: general accounting, social charges, withholding tax, VAT and annual closings. We ensure rigorous, coordinated execution to guarantee reliable accounts and lasting compliance.

General accounting, VAT and annual closings compliant with Swiss law
Full integration of payroll and social charges into the accounting
Structured monitoring of the payroll mass and personnel costs
Accounting and social files ready in the event of a tax or AVS audit

→ Controlled accounting and secure financial management

Sole entrepreneurs in Sàrl / SA (salaried director)

You run your business through a Sàrl or SA and pay yourself a salary. Coherence between payroll, social charges, taxation and accounting is essential to avoid any non-compliance from the very first years of activity.

Setting up the accounting and tax obligations of the company
Management of the director's salary and associated social declarations
VAT monitoring, closings and compliant documentation for the authorities
Accompagnement sur les assurances obligatoires et permis si requis

→ Sound and compliant structure from the outset

High-growth companies

Your business is growing rapidly: recruitment, salary adjustments, variable pay, new tax obligations Without structured accounting and coordinated payroll management, financial visibility and compliance can quickly deteriorate.

Scalable accounting aligned with the company's growth
Structured management of payroll, charges and variable pay
Consistent annual closings and tax monitoring despite rapid growth
Strategic support to secure each phase of development

→ Controlled growth and continuous compliance

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How does our support work?

A simple and transparent 4-step process for a fast and effective implementation.

1

Free audit

Analysis of your current management, identification of areas for improvement, assessment of complex situations (cross-border workers, seconded staff, permits).

2

Setup

Data collection, payroll configuration, chart of accounts setup, consideration of work permits and employment statuses.

3

Monthly management

Recurring processing: administration, payroll, accounting entries, VAT, social and tax declarations. Regular review to adjust.

4

Optimization

Balance sheet, annual closing, tax optimization advice, dividend distribution in Switzerland and internationally, strategic adjustments to improve your organisation.

Why choose RISTER for Accounting, Taxation and Payroll Management?

As a fiduciary firm based in Geneva, we have developed deep expertise in the canton's specificities and the needs of SMEs and self-employed professionals.

Local expertise: in-depth knowledge of Swiss rules (withholding tax, cross-border workers, secondment, authority practices).
Complex situations: expertise in B/G/L permits, international conventions, seconded workers.
Multilingual support: service in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Russian according to your needs.
Vision 360° : a single partner for payroll, accounting, VAT and tax advisory
Secure technology: digital exchanges, compliant archiving, data protection.
Responsiveness: dedicated contact available to answer your questions.

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Legal compliance guaranteed

24h

Average response time

300+

SMEs supported

0

Administrative delays

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Accounting & Payroll Fees and Quote Request

Clear packages and transparent pricing tailored to your needs

Essential

Essential payroll management

From CHF 25.–/employee/month

The essentials for compliant payroll in Switzerland

Monthly preparation of payslips
Monthly preparation of the withholding tax statement
Secure sending of payslips to employees or the HR manager

Ideal for : SMEs with an in-house HR function, looking to secure payroll without complicating their organisation.

SME

Payroll & social obligations management

From CHF 50.–/employee/month

Complete payroll with accounting integration

All Essential services

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Payroll accounting entries
Preparation of the annual salary certificate
Annual AVS, LPP, LAA / SUVA, IS, IJM declarations
Social insurance management
Payroll monitoring and audits
Dedicated fiduciary assistance

Ideal for : Structured SMEs and start-ups that want complete, compliant payroll and to partially delegate their administrative management.

SME+

Advanced payroll & HR management

From CHF 100.–/employee/month

For complex and growing structures

All SME services

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Processing of family allowances
AVS audit management
Management of sickness and accident claims
Tracking employee entries and exits (AVS, LPP, IS)
Assistance in drafting employment contracts
Application and renewal of G and L permits
Monitoring of correspondence relating to social contributions
Legal advisory on labour law

Ideal for : Growing SMEs, subsidiaries or holding companies wishing to fully delegate payroll and HR matters to an expert.

Essential

Accounting & basic compliance

From CHF 250.–/month

The essentials for a simple, compliant structure

Bank entries and accounting postings
Swiss VAT returns
Annual closing and tax return
Insurance management
Fiduciary assistance
Secure cloud storage of accounting documents
Correspondence with the Swiss authorities

Ideal for : Entrepreneurs in Sàrl or SA, companies with low transaction volume, structures without an internal administrative function.

SME

Operational accounting & VAT

From CHF 500.–/month

Structured accounting to manage the business

Detailed monitoring of customers and suppliers
Periodic accounting entries
Digitised expense report management
VAT returns and instalment payments
Annual closing and tax return
Payment management
Audit management
Insurance management
Dividend distribution
Correspondence with the Swiss authorities

Ideal for : SMEs with multiple customers and suppliers, regular VAT obligations, need for financial visibility.

SME+

Advanced accounting & financial management

On request

For demanding and growing companies

Daily accounting entries
Advanced monitoring of suppliers and customers
Cost and property accounting
Digitised expense report management
Complex VAT returns
Annual closing and general meeting minutes
Financial analysis and management reporting
Real-time fiduciary assistance
Audit management & insurance
Dividend distribution
Secure cloud storage and legal archiving

Ideal for: Growing SMEs, complex structures, and executives seeking precise financial management.

RISTER advantages

Included benefits

Fiduciary firm based in Geneva
Single contact for accounting & payroll
Native coordination between payroll and accounting
Reduction of accounting, social and tax risks

Expertise

Our commitment

Administrative, legal and tax assistance
High professional qualifications
Available 5 days a week, year-round
Recognised experience with Swiss and international SMEs

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Over 300 Cross-Border Entrepreneurs Supported

Ashot T.

7 days ago

J'ai eu une excellente expérience avec RISTER concernant les services administratifs, de secrétariat et de gestion fiduciaire fournis à ma société à Genève.

L'équipe est très professionnelle, fiable, réactive et attentive aux détails. Elle traite chaque dossier avec efficacité, discrétion et un grand sens des responsabilités, ce qui me donne l'assurance que les affaires administratives de ma société sont gérées de manière optimale.

J'apprécie particulièrement leur communication claire, leurs conseils pratiques et leur disponibilité. Leurs services ont toujours répondu à mes attentes et je suis très satisfait de la qualité de leur travail.

Yanis D.

1 month ago

J’ai choisi une domiciliation d’entreprise auprès du cabinet RISTER à Genève et je suis très satisfait du service. L’équipe a fait preuve d’un grand professionnalisme, avec un accompagnement clair, réactif et efficace dès le début de la mise en place. La gestion administrative est bien organisée et les échanges sont toujours rapides et agréables.

La domiciliation offre une adresse professionnelle de qualité et les services associés répondent parfaitement à mes attentes. Je recommande vivement RISTER à toute personne souhaitant créer ou développer son activité en Suisse dans un cadre sérieux et sécurisé.

Yann P.

3 months ago

J'ai récemment fait appel à RISTER Sàrl pour m'aider à créer ma SARL, et je suis satisfait de leur service. L'équipe est professionnelle et compétente.
Ils ont su répondre à mes questions et m'accompagner à chaque étape du processus et faciliter mes démarches administratives et juridiques.

Johan B.

4 months ago

Un accompagnement d’une grande qualité, avec une équipe à l’écoute, réactive et très compétente.
Ils prennent le temps d’expliquer les choses simplement et proposent toujours des solutions adaptées à la situation. C’est rassurant et vraiment appréciable.

Un vrai partenaire de confiance sur le long terme.

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Outsource Your Payroll, Accounting and Tax in Switzerland

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Registered Office

Rue Ferdinand-Hodler 23

1207 Genève, Suisse

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Rue Adrien-Lachenal 26

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FAQ: Payroll Services and Accounting in Geneva

What does RISTER’s payroll and accounting service include?

RISTER manages the complete cycle: monthly payslips, the annual salary certificate, social insurance contributions (AVS/AI/APG, unemployment insurance, LAA, LPP), withholding tax, bookkeeping, VAT returns and the year-end closing. A single point of contact coordinates payroll, accounting and taxation for your company in Geneva. For international activities, this includes fiscal representation for VAT in Switzerland.

What are the accounting obligations for a company in Switzerland?

Any business entered in the Swiss commercial register must keep accounts (art. 957 of the Swiss Code of Obligations). Companies and businesses with at least CHF 500’000 in annual turnover keep full accounts — balance sheet, profit and loss account and notes; below that threshold, recording income, expenses and assets is sufficient. Books and supporting documents must be kept for 10 years (art. 958f CO). RISTER ensures compliant bookkeeping and annual accounts approved within six months of the year-end.

How do you handle withholding tax for cross-border employees?

For cross-border commuters and non-resident employees, income tax is deducted directly at source by the employer (art. 83 ff. LIFD). RISTER calculates the tax using the Geneva cantonal scales, remits it to the cantonal tax administration and applies the relevant double taxation agreements, including the Franco-Swiss agreement. You receive a clear monthly statement that stands up in the event of an audit.

Why outsource payroll and accounting to a Corporate Services Provider?

Outsourcing payroll and accounting to RISTER secures your compliance and frees you from time-consuming administrative work. An error in social insurance contributions, withholding tax or VAT can lead to back payments, interest and penalties: entrusting these obligations to a certified Expert generally costs less than an in-house accounting position while reducing the risk. You keep the time and peace of mind to grow your business.

How much do payroll and accounting services cost in Geneva?

Payroll management starts at CHF 25 per employee per month, and bookkeeping at CHF 250 per month, depending on the volume and complexity of your business. Every quote is a fixed fee established after a free audit of your situation. The detailed packages are described in our fees section above.

What experience does RISTER have and in which languages do you work?

RISTER is a Swiss fiduciary based in Geneva with over 25 years of experience and more than 300 entrepreneurs and SMEs supported. Every engagement is handled by a certified Expert who is directly involved in your file, without delegation. Our team works in French, English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Russian.

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