Cogniten – Digital Accounting, Tax & Payroll Services in Switzerland

+30%

Time Saved

99.9%

Accuracy Rate

500+

Businesses Supported

4.9/5

Client Rating

A New Era of Accounting, Built in Switzerland

Founded in Zurich, Cogniten is a modern accounting firm powered by proprietary artificial intelligence and guided by certified Swiss professionals. Our mission is simple: reduce your workload, increase accuracy, and help you focus on growing your business.

By automating repetitive financial tasks, our team spends less time crunching numbers—and more time advising you on what really matters.

Digital First

Streamlined processes and automated tools that save time and reduce errors.

Expert-Led Services

Certified accountants with years of experience in Swiss financial regulations.

Business-Centric

Tailored solutions and proactive advice so you can focus on growth.

Why Choose Cogniten

Security & Compliance

Expert Support

No More Guesswork

Our Services

Comprehensive accounting solutions powered by AI to handle all your financial needs

Accounting & Financial Reporting

We handle your bookkeeping and prepare professional financial statements, ensuring your numbers are always accurate, timely, and compliant.

• Real-time bookkeeping
• Monthly and annual closing
• Financial statements (OR / IFRS)
• Audit-ready documentation

Payroll & Social Security

Seamless payroll services for your team—from payslips to social security filings, handled reliably and on time.

• Monthly salary processing
• AHV / BVG / ALV contributions
• Payslip generation
• Employee onboarding & leavers

Taxes & VAT

We simplify tax compliance and optimize your tax position—covering corporate taxes, VAT, and proactive planning.

• Corporate tax returns
• VAT declarations & reconciliation
• Tax planning & forecasting
• Representation with authorities

Advisory & CFO Services

Beyond the numbers: we help you build better finance processes, make smarter decisions, and scale with confidence.

• Setup of finance departments
• Digital transformation of accounting
• Process optimization (Lean / Excellence)
• Ad-hoc CFO support

Audit Services

We perform limited audits in accordance with Swiss law (OR 727 ff.). Our audits are efficient, compliant, and tailored to SMEs—delivering clarity, trust, and added value.

• Limited statutory audits (OR 727a)
• Voluntary audits for internal assurance
• Audit reports for shareholders or banks
• Coordination with your accounting team

Company Setup & Registration

Starting a business? We’ll guide you from day one — with the right structure, compliance, and tools to succeed.

• Company formation & legal setup (GmbH / AG / sole prop.)
• VAT & social security registration
• Accounting software setup
• First-year compliance guidance

Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your business needs

Starter

Ideal for freelancers and small businesses

CHF 299/month

Up to 100 monthly transactions
Payroll processing for up to 2 employees
Quarterly VAT return submissions
Financial statements & Tax return filing
Email support within 24 hours

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Professional

For growing companies with more complexity

CHF 499/month

Up to 300 transactions per month
Payroll processing for up to 5 employees
Quarterly VAT return submissions
Financial statements & Tax return filing
Up to 2h advisory per month
Priority email and phone support

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Custom

Tailored solutions for larger or more complex needs

Custom/month

High-volume transaction handling
Payroll processing for more than 5 employees
Advisory mandates or part-time CFO services
Dedicated account manager
Audit support and preparation
Priority Support Channels

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Why We Started Cogniten

At Cogniten, we believe accounting should be clear, supportive, and future-ready.

What Cogniten Does

Running a business comes with enough challenges. Your accounting shouldn’t be one of them.

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Get in Touch

Digital accounting, tailored for Swiss businesses. Contact us to learn more.

Contact Information

Head Office

Bahnhofstrasse 21
8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Phone

+41 79 179 72 97

Email

info@cogniten.ch

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 - 19:00 CET

Saturday: 9:00 - 13:00 CET

Cogniten.
Accounting. Digitally.