SPTS - Swiss Payroll & Tax Services Sàrl

What SPTS - Swiss Payroll & Tax Services Sàrl does

SPTS - Swiss Payroll & Tax Services Sàrl is a Geneva-based private Swiss limited liability company (Sàrl), founded in 2018 and operating with approximately 5 employees out of Châtelaine, Geneva. The firm provides integrated payroll, tax, accounting, company domiciliation, and company formation services to independent contractors, UN and institutional consultants, NGOs, SMEs, and foreign companies seeking compliant entry into or operation within Switzerland. Its core offering is organized around four pillars: wage portage (umbrella payroll for contractors), Swiss and international payroll processing, company domiciliation (Swiss, European, and international), and tax and accounting services, with ancillary lines in Swiss company creation (SA, Sàrl, foundations, holdings, branches, shelf companies), NGO/non-profit administration, contract management, VAT representation, and internal control system (SCI) design.

The underlying technology stack relies on Swissdec-certified accounting software, the Swiss standard for electronic salary data exchange between employers, insurance providers, and public authorities, alongside cloud-based ERP tooling for small and medium enterprises. The firm holds no proprietary software products and exposes no public API. Delivery is primarily consultative: a free initial consultation leads to personalized offers within 24-72 hours, with services executed in French and English by Swiss employment-law and tax practitioners who maintain permanent contact with regulators and insurers including OCIRT, SECO, SPE, AFC, AVS, SUVA, the Federal Commercial Register, and the Geneva Commercial Register.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees billed on an hourly or flat-fee basis, with pricing not publicly disclosed. Distribution is hybrid: direct advisory for higher-value engagements such as company formation and domiciliation, a self-serve sub-domain (portage.spts.ch) for wage portage, and a partner referral network spanning FER Genève, law firms, notaries, fiduciary companies, and the FER CIEPP pension fund. Customer acquisition is sales-led and inside-sales driven, leaning on the Geneva international community, professional networks, and bilingual inbound channels (website, phone, WhatsApp). No external funding, parent company, or institutional ownership is disclosed.

Name

SPTS - Swiss Payroll & Tax Services Sàrl

Legal name

SPTS - Swiss Payroll & Tax Services Sàrl

Website

https://spts.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SPTS is a Geneva-based Sàrl providing integrated Swiss payroll, wage portage, tax, accounting, company domiciliation, and formation services to independent contractors, NGOs, SMEs, and foreign companies. It serves primarily the Geneva international community using Swissdec-certified software and a consultative, bilingual delivery model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Payroll & Administrative Outsourcing Services

NAICS

Professional Employer Organizations (561330), Payroll Services (541214), Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services (5412)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Employer Organization (PEO) / Co-Employment Services (BPACAHAB)

Keywords

• Swiss payroll services
• Wage portage services
• Tax compliance services
• Company formation services
• Company domiciliation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Payroll and Wage Portage Services: SPTS manages payroll processing and wage portage (contractor umbrella payroll) for independent professionals, consultants, and companies. Revenue is generated through service fees charged to contractors and companies for payroll administration, social security handling, and contract management. Services include employee registration, salary statement preparation, and source tax processing.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SPTS provides integrated Swiss and international payroll processing, wage portage (umbrella payroll) for independent contractors, company domiciliation, tax and accounting services, and Swiss company formation (SA, Sàrl, holdings, foundations, NGOs). Services cover employee registration, salary computation, social security and accident insurance administration (AVS, SUVA, FER CIEPP), source tax processing, VAT representation, expat tax benefits, and bookkeeping for companies and NGOs.

Product overview

SPTS operates as a service company organized around four core pillars: wage portage (umbrella payroll for independent contractors), payroll services (Swiss and international), company domiciliation (Swiss/European/international), and tax & accounting services. The offering includes ancillary services for company formation (SA, Sàrl, holding, offshore, foundation structures) and specialized NGO administration. The company positions itself as a 'one stop shop' providing administrative outsourcing solutions tailored to contractors, companies, and recruitment agencies requiring compliant payroll, tax, and domiciliation services across Switzerland and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wage Portage (Portage Salarial) Umbrella payroll service enabling independent contractors and consultants (including UN and institution consultants) to operate under an employment contract while maintaining autonomy. SPTS handles contract management, social security, accident insurance, and salary administration on behalf of the contractor.
• Payroll Services
• Company Domiciliation
• Tax & Accounting Services
• Swiss Company Creation
• NGOs & Non-Profit Organisations Services
• Contract Management / Employer of Record
• VAT Representation
• Internal Control System (SCI)

Quantifiable outcome

• Personalized offers delivered within 24-72 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération des Entreprises Romandes, Genève (FER)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFER is a major business federation in Geneva representing and supporting enterprises in the Geneva region. SPTS collaborates with FER as part of its network of commercial partners, leveraging the federation's resources and business connections.
• Caisse nationale suisse d'assurance en cas d'accidents (SUVA)coreOthersSUVA is Switzerland's national accident insurance institution. SPTS maintains permanent contact with SUVA as part of its regulatory compliance obligations, processing employee accident insurance for clients as part of payroll administration.
• Swissdec-Certified Accounting SoftwarecoreTechnology or IntegrationSPTS uses Swissdec-certified accounting software, which is the official Swiss standard for electronic salary data exchange between employers, insurance providers, and public authorities. This certification ensures compliance with Swiss payroll reporting requirements.
• Caisse Inter-Entreprises de prévoyance professionnelle (FER CIEPP)coreOthersFER CIEPP is an inter-company pension fund (second pillar/occupational pension). SPTS works with FER CIEPP for client pension administration as part of comprehensive payroll and social security management.
• Law Firms and Notaries (Not Specified by Name)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSPTS collaborates with law firms and notaries for company formation services. These partners assist with notarization, legal review of articles of association, and regulatory filings with the Commercial Register. SPTS and its partner attorneys and notaries handle all steps in the company creation process.
• Fiduciary Companies (Not Specified by Name)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSPTS collaborates with other fiduciary and trust companies, providing complementary bookkeeping and accounting services to shared clients. These partnerships expand service capacity and reach in the Swiss fiduciary market.
• Office Fédéral du Registre du Commerce (OFRC)coreOthersSPTS interacts with the Swiss Federal Commercial Register Office for company registration and filings. OFRC maintains the official registry of Swiss companies and SPTS uses it to verify company name availability and register new entities.
• Registre du Commerce GenèvecoreOthersSPTS maintains contact with the Geneva Commercial Register for company registration, updates, and filings. This is a key regulatory partner for all Swiss company formation and domiciliation services.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bexio: Swiss SaaS accounting and payroll platform targeting SMEs with digitized bookkeeping and payroll tools. Competes with SPTS for the SME/back-office segment, though SPTS retains an advantage in advisory-heavy and complex cross-border cases.
• Deel: Global Employer-of-Record and contractor management platform with expanding Swiss coverage. Targets the same independent-contractor and cross-border employer segment that SPTS serves via wage portage, competing on digital UX and global scale.

Broad incumbents

• PwC Switzerland: Big Four firm offering payroll, tax, accounting, and corporate structuring services across Switzerland. Direct overlap with SPTS in payroll outsourcing and Swiss company formation, with deeper resources and enterprise relationships.
• BDO Switzerland: Major international accounting and advisory firm offering Swiss payroll, tax, and PEO/EOR-style services across multiple cantons. Comparable to SPTS in core service categories (payroll, tax, company services) but with vastly larger scale and broader geographic coverage.
• EY Switzerland: Big Four firm with established Swiss payroll, tax, and advisory practices serving SMEs through multinationals. Comparable service mix to SPTS but with global delivery capabilities and broader partner networks.
• KPMG Switzerland: Global Big Four firm providing payroll outsourcing, tax advisory, and corporate services in Switzerland. Competes with SPTS for SME and mid-market clients needing Swiss payroll and tax compliance, particularly for international companies operating in Switzerland.

Direct peers

• HR Metrics: Swiss HR and payroll outsourcing specialist serving SMEs with HR administration, payroll processing, and employer-of-record-style services. Closely comparable to SPTS in target customer (Swiss SMEs and international firms) and core offering (outsourced payroll/HR).
• Run my Accounts: Swiss online fiduciary offering accounting, payroll, and tax services to SMEs and international clients. Comparable operating model to SPTS — outsourced Swiss back-office services — with similar Geneva/Switzerland geographic focus.

Regional players

• Aclardas / ACL Group Geneva: Geneva-based fiduciary group offering payroll, tax, accounting, and corporate services to international clients and NGOs. Direct regional competitor to SPTS in the Geneva market, with similar service breadth for international organizations.
• Fiduciaire Genève: Local Geneva fiduciary firm providing payroll, tax, and company formation services to SMEs, independents, and international clients. Comparable to SPTS in service mix and Geneva-centric geographic focus, representing typical local competition.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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