What DACOSOFT AG does

DacoSoft AG is a privately held Swiss software company headquartered in Basel that develops and licenses enterprise software for customs clearance and transport logistics management. The company serves Swiss importers, exporters, freight forwarders, contract logistics providers, and freight carriers, operating exclusively within Switzerland. Its portfolio centers on two core platforms: Daco-Zoll, a customs clearance suite certified against the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) systems including Passar 1.0, Passar 2.0, EDEC-Import, OZL (Open Customs Warehouse), and DacoTax (VAT automation); and LBASE-TMS, a Transport Management System for contract logistics, LTL/FTL freight, and intermodal transport, sourced through a core partnership with lbase and extended with addHelix webservices. A complementary ECM-Dacosoft product line provides document management and archival solutions integrated with customs and logistics workflows. All solutions are delivered from Swiss data centers, with interface integrations into ERP, financial accounting, and archive systems.

The business operates a hybrid monetization model combining one-time software license fees, recurring annual maintenance calculated at 18% of additional development costs, and hourly technical consulting (with after-hours surcharges of 50% on weekdays/Saturdays and 100% on Sundays/holidays). Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with professional services attached, targeting mid-market and enterprise clients. Distribution is exclusively direct within Switzerland; no channel partners, resellers, or international expansion are evident. Marketing is primarily product-page-driven through the dacosoft.ch website, supplemented by direct contact (phone, email, contact form) and remote support via TeamViewer. Recent product activity has been concentrated on regulatory alignment with the BAZG DaziT digitization program, with major version launches for Passar 1.0 in March 2024 and Passar 2.0 in 2025.

Name

DACOSOFT AG

Legal name

DacoSoft AG

Website

https://dacosoft.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DacoSoft AG is a Basel-based Swiss software firm that develops and licenses customs clearance (Daco-Zoll) and transport management (LBASE-TMS) software for Swiss importers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers, with all data hosted in Swiss data centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Customs and Transport Logistics Software

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Customs Consulting & Brokerage Outsourcing (Managed Brokerage, Brokerage Operations) (TLACAFAI)

Keywords

• Customs clearance software
• Transport management system
• Swiss logistics software
• Enterprise content management
• VAT automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing: One-time software license fees for DacoSoft software programs. Licenses are non-transferable and non-exclusive, granted for use on specific machines. Initial license purchase followed by additional orders via formal or informal ordering process.
2. Software Maintenance and Support: Ongoing service fees and maintenance charges for software support, error correction, legal adaptations, and program improvements. Maintenance fees are calculated annually at 18% of additional development costs (excluding installation and testing). Support includes free consultation during warranty period, then monthly service billing.
3. Technical Consulting: Fee-based technical consultation for installation, usage, operation, and program functions. Charged at hourly rates with surcharges for after-hours support (50% weekdays/Saturday, 100% Sundays/holidays).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

DacoSoft AG develops and licenses specialized enterprise software for Swiss customs clearance and transport logistics management. Its core offerings include Daco-Zoll for digital customs processing compliant with BAZG's Passar 1.0 and Passar 2.0 systems, LBASE-TMS for contract logistics and freight transport management, and ECM-Dacosoft for enterprise content management, all delivered as cloud/SaaS solutions hosted in Swiss data centers to Swiss businesses engaged in international trade and logistics.

Product overview

DacoSoft AG is a Swiss software company headquartered in Basel offering a unified portfolio of logistics and customs management solutions. The core offering consists of three main product lines: (1) LBASE-TMS, a Transport Management System for contract logistics, freight optimization, and intermodal transport with AI, IoT, and forecasting capabilities; (2) Daco-Zoll, a comprehensive customs software suite supporting Swiss BAZG requirements including Passar 1.0, Passar 2.0, EDEC-Import, OZL (Open Customs Warehouse), and Daco-TAX modules; and (3) ECM-Dacosoft for enterprise content management. Products operate from Swiss data centers with cloud-based SaaS delivery options and integrate with ERP, accounting, and archive systems via standardized interfaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daco-Zoll: Customs software for Swiss customs clearance, supporting Passar 1.0 and Passar 2.0 of the BAZG.
• LBASE-TMS
• DacoTax
• Daco-Archiv2web
• OZL | Offenes Zolllager
• EDEC-Import

Products and services

• Daco-Zoll (DacoZoll) Comprehensive customs software for Swiss customs clearance processes, compliant with BAZG's Passar 1.0 and Passar 2.0 digital customs systems. Supports digital customs clearance, automated processing, and regulatory compliance for Swiss imports, exports, and transit. Targeted at Swiss businesses engaged in international trade.
• LBASE-TMS Transport Management System for contract logistics, LTL/FTL freight, cross-border cooperation, and intermodal transport (air, sea, rail). Includes cloud-based SaaS delivery from Swiss data centers, interface management for ERP and archive systems, and addHelix webservices for route planning, geo-fencing, and real-time tracking. Targeted at logistics providers and freight carriers.
• ECM-Dacosoft Enterprise Content Management system for document management and archival solutions, integrated with customs and logistics workflows. Targeted at Swiss businesses needing centralized document management alongside ERP and accounting systems.
• EDEC-Import Software module for digital processing of import procedures through the Swiss EDEC customs system. Enables automated import processes, significantly reduces processing time, and ensures legal compliance and transparency for Swiss importers.
• Daco-Archiv2web Web-based solution for management and provision of electronic tax assessments (eVV) and related documents. Enables quick, secure, and location-independent access to customs documents without additional hardware or complex IT infrastructure.
• OZL | Offenes Zolllager Customs warehouse software enabling legally compliant, unlimited storage of untaxed goods at company premises, independent of customs offices or public bonded warehouses. Approved by multiple Swiss customs offices and covers all regulatory requirements for open customs warehouse management.
• Daco-TAX VAT processing module that digitizes and automates Swiss MWST (VAT) processes, facilitates electronic tax assessment (eVV) management, and optimizes internal workflows for tax compliance and efficiency. Targeted at Swiss businesses handling VAT administration.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• lbasecoreTechnology or Integrationlbase provides the Transport Management System (TMS) technology that DacoSoft integrates and distributes in Switzerland. DacoSoft offers lbase TMS solutions for contract logistics, LTL/FTL freight, and intermodal transport. This is a core product partnership for transport management solutions.
• addHelixcoreTechnology or IntegrationaddHelix provides web-based services integrated with DacoSoft's logistics solutions, including route planning, geo-fencing, real-time data, map visualization, and digital data management capabilities accessible from any device.
• BAZG (Bundesamt für Zoll und Grenzsicherheit)coreTechnology or IntegrationDacoSoft's software integrates directly with the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) systems, including Passar 1.0, Passar 2.0, and EDEC. DacoSoft participates in BAZG's DaziT digitization program and has software certified for OZL operations.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Descartes Systems Group: Global provider of logistics technology, customs and trade compliance software (including the former Kewill and Visual Compliance suites). Directly comparable to DacoSoft because both target customs declaration automation and transport logistics software for declarants and freight forwarders.
• AEB (now part of E2open): Provider of customs, trade compliance, and logistics software to European shippers and forwarders. Comparable to DacoSoft in offering integrated customs declaration, VAT/compliance, and transport management modules.
• WiseTech Global: Developer of CargoWise, a flagship logistics and customs platform used by global freight forwarders. Comparable to DacoSoft in providing integrated customs clearance, transport management, and compliance functionality, though at much larger scale.
• MercuryGate International: Independent TMS provider serving shippers, 3PLs, and brokers across modes. Comparable to DacoSoft's LBASE-TMS in multi-modal transport management, route optimization, and freight execution functionality.
• Riege Software: German-headquartered provider of customs and forwarding software (e.g., Scope) targeting freight forwarders in German-speaking Europe. Highly comparable to DacoSoft in focus on customs clearance, transport management, and airfreight/express forwarding workflows.
• Softship: Provider of software for the maritime and logistics industry, with a focus on liner agencies, NVOCCs, and freight forwarders. Comparable to DacoSoft as a niche logistics software specialist serving small/mid-sized logistics providers.

Broad incumbents

• SAP (Transportation Management): SAP TM is a broad enterprise TMS suite used by global shippers and 3PLs. Overlaps with DacoSoft's LBASE-TMS in transport management capabilities but addresses much larger enterprises as part of a wider ERP portfolio.
• Oracle Transportation Management: Oracle TMS is an enterprise-scale transport management and global trade compliance platform. Comparable as a TMS/GTM competitor to DacoSoft's LBASE-TMS but positioned at significantly larger enterprises.

Emerging players

• Cargosphere: Cloud-based platform for ocean and air freight rate management and booking. Adjacent to DacoSoft's TMS/intermodal capabilities but focused more narrowly on rate and booking workflows for forwarders.
• Zoho (Creator / Custom Apps): Low-code application platform used by some logistics SMBs to build custom customs/TMS workflows. Indirect overlap with DacoSoft as a potential alternative for price-sensitive customers building their own solutions rather than buying DacoSoft's vertical product.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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