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Everything you need to know about invoicing, the QR-bill and freelancing in Switzerland.
Sending invoices by email: professional, clear and compliant
How to send invoices by email in Switzerland: message structure, PDF practice, file naming, eBill and what matters for large recipients.
Read more →Offering early payment discounts (Skonto) in Switzerland: getting the clause right
What Skonto is, how to word the clause correctly on the invoice, how VAT and bookkeeping react, and when the discount pays off.
Read more →Invoicing without VAT: the correct notice and the most common mistakes
When you do not have to charge VAT in Switzerland, which notice is recommended on the invoice and why wrongly charged VAT becomes expensive.
Read more →Payment terms on invoices: common deadlines, late payment and default interest
Which payment terms are customary in Switzerland, what applies in case of late payment (including 5 % default interest) and how to state the deadline correctly.
Read more →How to number your invoices correctly: sequential, unique, consistent
How to assign invoice numbers correctly in Switzerland: legal requirements, proven formats and common mistakes – with examples.
Read more →Best Invoicing Software for Freelancers in Switzerland
Magic Heidi, Bexio, Klara, Banana and more compared: an honest guide to Swiss QR-bill invoicing tools for freelancers, free and paid.
Read more →The Swiss QR-Bill Explained: Structure, Payment & Free Tool
What the Swiss QR-bill is, how it replaced the orange and red payment slips, and how freelancers can create one for free in minutes.
Read more →What a Swiss Invoice Must Contain: The Freelancer Checklist
Every mandatory element of a Swiss invoice: addresses, invoice number, VAT, QR-bill, payment terms and record-keeping. A practical freelancer guide.
Read more →VAT for Freelancers in Switzerland: The Complete Guide
When Swiss VAT registration becomes mandatory, current rates (8.1%, 2.6%, 3.8%), net tax rate vs effective method, and how to show VAT on invoices.
Read more →How to Get Paid Faster as a Freelancer in Switzerland
Practical tips for freelancers in Switzerland: QR-bills, clear payment terms, polite reminders and late payment interest to get your money sooner.
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