Start your Freelance Business with FBKConseils
Starting a freelance business is an important step: as a freelancer, you take on full personal liability and additional responsibilities. If you’ve already considered these challenges and are ready to move forward, FBKConseils is here to support you every step of the way.
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Why choose FBKConseils?
At FBKConseils, our team is highly trained, experienced, and passionate about helping freelancers succeed in every stage of their business.
A fiduciary focused on freelancers and small businesses
Since the beginning, we’ve chosen to focus on private clients and freelancers rather than large companies. Many firms in French-speaking Switzerland prioritize SMEs, but we do the opposite: our expertise is tailored to the specific needs of freelance professionals, offering practical solutions to match the reality of your business.
A proven freelance business setup process
Since 2019, we’ve guided hundreds of clients in launching and developing their businesses. Our strength lies in a clear, well-structured process and a multidisciplinary team: accounting, taxation, and social security experts all working together. With FBKConseils, you’ll find all the answers needed to confidently start and grow your freelance business.
Flexible support for freelancers
Starting a freelance business is simpler than creating an LLC or corporation. There’s no notary or complex procedures, just a simple administrative form. At FBKConseils, we adapt to your needs: either we take care of everything for you, or we provide advice and review your steps so you stay in control.
Human and responsive service
We believe in education and knowledge sharing. Instead of giving you generic answers, we explain each step so you fully understand the administrative, tax, and accounting aspects of your freelance business. With us, you’ll work alongside a passionate, responsive, and dedicated team invested in your success.
Our freelance business setup packages
Choose the option that fits your needs and book a free appointment by video call or directly in our offices to get started.
1’500.-
Includes:
- Introductory meeting.
- One-hour consulting session.
- Preparation of the affiliation file.
- Submission to administrations.
- Final review meeting.
195.-
/heure
Includes:
- Introductory meeting.
- Tailored advice session.
In Switzerland, registering as a freelancer (sole proprietorship) is done by submitting a form to the AVS (social security administration). However, preparation is essential: you should already have clients, a clear business plan, and all necessary permits or insurance before applying.
No, not everyone qualifies. You must prove that you act on your own behalf, have multiple clients, manage your own billing and expenses, and organize your work independently. Otherwise, your activity may be considered a hobby or hidden employment.
Mainly to prevent hidden employment and to protect retirement savings. Some companies push freelancers instead of hiring employees to avoid social charges. Also, freelancers can withdraw their entire pension fund, which may put their financial future at risk.
You simply keep your original status. However, the AVS may force your client to hire you and pay employee contributions. You can always reapply later when your freelance business has stronger foundations.
There are no fixed state fees apart from submitting the form. However, freelancers must handle accounting, taxes, VAT, social security, and sometimes registration in the commercial register. Professional support is highly recommended.
If you need the official status quickly (for contracts, for example), register immediately. Otherwise, you can wait, but unpaid contributions will still be due retroactively.
