I would like to become self-employed, what exactly do I need to do?

Arrange a personal and non-binding consultation in your area now. During the consultation, you will be informed in detail about the exact procedure and the next steps regarding your self-employment.

‍Mandatory: For your main occupation and sideline earnings of more than CHF 2,300 per year, you must register with the cantonal compensation office. The income must be declared in the private tax return, and from a turnover of more than CHF 100,000 per year, entry in the commercial register and VAT registration are also mandatory. It is often advisable to register in the commercial register and with VAT voluntarily even if your annual turnover is lower.