Accounting services in Lucerne
Bookkeeping, VAT returns and annual accounts for companies in Lucerne — at a fixed monthly price, handled by a Swiss fiduciary that has been doing exactly this since 2004.
You run your business in Lucerne. We keep the books in order — reliably, on time, and in English if you prefer.
Lucerne's economy is built on hotels, restaurants, tourism, trades and a growing number of small service companies. Many of them share the same problem: the owner spends evenings on receipts instead of on customers. Planet GmbH takes that work off your desk. We post your documents, reconcile your bank accounts, file your VAT returns and prepare the annual financial statements — with a fixed monthly price agreed in advance.
We are a Swiss fiduciary based in Wildegg (Aargau), about an hour from Lucerne by car or train. Bookkeeping is location-independent: you hand over your documents by post or in person, we do the rest. For the annual meeting or an urgent question we come to Lucerne, or you come to us — whichever suits you.
Under Swiss law (Art. 957 ff. of the Code of Obligations) every company entered in the commercial register must keep proper books. Sole proprietorships with less than CHF 500,000 turnover may keep simplified accounts; everyone else needs double-entry bookkeeping, a balance sheet and an income statement. We make sure your Lucerne business meets these rules without you having to learn them.
FIBUAccounting for your Lucerne business
Monthly bookkeeping
We record and post your receipts, invoices and bank statements — accurately and on schedule — and keep the open items list current.
VAT returns
Quarterly or semi-annual VAT returns to the Federal Tax Administration, including reconciliation. Registration is mandatory from CHF 100,000 turnover; we handle it.
Annual financial statements
Balance sheet, income statement and notes, prepared in line with the Code of Obligations and ready for the tax return or an audit.
Corporate tax return
The tax return for your GmbH or AG with the Lucerne cantonal tax office, complete and filed on time.
Reports you understand
Clear figures instead of accounting jargon. On request we walk you through the numbers before decisions are made.
Bexio-based workflow
We keep your books in Bexio, the established Swiss accounting software, so your data stays accessible and transferable.
Why Lucerne companies work with Planet
Hospitality and tourism run on tight margins and seasonal swings. If you own a hotel, a restaurant or a shop in the old town, you need to know where you stand every month, not once a year. We keep your books current so cash flow, VAT liability and payroll costs are never a surprise.
The Lucerne commercial register office and the cantonal tax administration are both in the city of Lucerne. We deal with them on your behalf — registrations, extensions of deadlines, tax returns — so you do not have to.
Many of our clients are business owners who did not grow up with Swiss accounting rules. We explain things plainly, in English, German, French or Turkish, and we never make you feel you should have known.
Transparent monthly prices
Sole proprietorship — bookkeeping
GmbH — bookkeeping
AG — bookkeeping
Up to 3 employees included, each additional employee
Corporate tax return GmbH / AG
Guide prices from our price list of 1 January 2025, excl. 8.1 % VAT. You receive a written fixed-price offer after the free initial meeting, before any work starts.
From first call to first closing
Free initial meeting
We look at your business, your volume of documents and your current setup — by phone, video or in person.
Fixed-price offer
You receive a written offer with a monthly price. No hourly surprises, no hidden items.
Structured takeover
You send us your documents and open matters. Switching from a previous fiduciary is routine for us.
Ongoing support
One contact person, proactive reminders on deadlines, and an annual review of the figures with you.
Accounting in Lucerne — your questions
Do I have to come to Wildegg to work with you?
No. Bookkeeping works entirely at a distance: documents by post or in person, questions by phone or e-mail. If you prefer a meeting in Lucerne, we arrange one.
Can you take over my accounting mid-year?
Yes. We take over your existing data and open items in a structured way. A change is possible at any month-end, and we make sure nothing is filed late during the transition.
Do you also do payroll for my employees?
Yes. Payroll, social insurance and salary certificates are a separate service that fits directly onto the bookkeeping — see our payroll pages.
Is the initial meeting really free?
Yes, always. We tell you honestly what you need and what you do not, and you receive a fixed-price offer only if you want one.
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Our main accounting page with scope, process and FAQ.
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Our full price list, including tax returns and payroll.
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