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    Services for start-ups

    Fast, flexible and scalable KPMG solutions at every stage of your business journey.

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    At KPMG, we’re passionate about start-ups. We also know how hard it can be to grow without the right solutions and people on hand. With KPMG’s services for start-ups, you benefit from the depth and breadth of our experience and expertise from day one.

    Our services are designed to be fast, flexible and easy to implement. We empower you to focus on what you do best by simplifying your operational processes. Leveraging innovative cloud-based technology and KPMG’s Tax, Accounting, Legal, Advisory and Audit know-how (one-stop-shop), we’re with you at every step of your journey. And as your business develops, you can easily scale our support up or down to meet your changing requirements.

    David Oberson
    David Oberson

    Partner, Location Leader Lausanne, Head of Accounting & Payroll Services (APS) Switzerland

    KPMG Switzerland

    Why KPMG services?

    1. Easy

      It’s a pleasure to work with our innovative technology, automated processes and user-friendly interfaces.

    1. Fast

      We’re about responsiveness – from digital solutions that work, to people with answers to your questions.

    1. Flexible

      You can easily scale our support up or down as your business develops and your requirements change.

    Our expertise for start-ups

    • Advising on optimal legal structure 
    • Development and examination of constitutive documents (articles of association, organizational regulations, shareholders’ agreements etc.) 
    • Accounting
    • KPMG Web Accounting – applications for every aspect of your business 
    • Financial reporting and consolidation
    • Review Financial Statements (IFRS, US GAAP, Local GAAP)
    • Payroll outsourcing, including social security aspects
    • VAT and corporate tax returns
    • Other tax services (transfer pricing, correspondence with tax authorities, rulings, etc.)
    • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Plan review and consultation regarding tax and accounting implications
    • Legal services (review or preparation of business contracts and general terms and conditions, support with employment law, data protection and compliance matters etc.)
    • Audit services (limited statutory examination or statutory audit)
    • Valuations and due diligence
    • Investment rounds: raising capital in both the debt and equity markets, preparation for initial investor meeting introduction with internal and external networks and support with the implementation 
    • Exits

    Navigating success: our proven approach

    From seed to speed - your goal, our mission.

    Every stage in a company's lifecycle presents unique opportunities and challenges. KPMG understands what it takes to be successful at every point along the journey.

    1. Starting - Turning entrepreneurial ideas into Practical business reality
      • Business plan
      • Revenue model
      • Ownership structure
      • Sourcing talent
      • Financing
      • Tax incentives
      • Back office
      • Compliance in critial areas (accounting, payroll, indirect tax)
    2. Development - Expanding your business
      • Growth strategy
      • Market presence
      • Expansion
      • Growing customer base
      • Expand talent
      • Tax strategies
    3. Growing - Improving operations and minimising risks
      • Optimising profits
      • Managing risks
      • Governance
      • Operational optimisation
      • Supply chains
      • Tax efficiency
      • IT deployment
      • International accounting requirements
    4. Transitioning - Planning for the future
      • Maximising value
      • Succession planning
      • IPO readiness
      • Sale
      • Due diligence

    Partnering for success: submit your interests & open questions

    Would you like our assistance?

    You are welcome to discuss your questions in a personal initial meeting.

    Meet our expert

    David Oberson
    David Oberson

    Partner, Location Leader Lausanne, Head of Accounting & Payroll Services (APS) Switzerland

    KPMG Switzerland