Zürich, Switzerland

Finance. Operations.
Switzerland, handled.

Practical financial and operational support for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and expats in Switzerland, from someone who has navigated the system herself.

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Zürich-based pricing
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"Swiss systems are precise, but only if you know where to look."

Whether you are building a business, setting up in Switzerland for the first time, or simply need someone to handle the financial and administrative side of things — Finstrat is here.

What I offer

Three areas of support

All services are offered on a freelance basis — no large agency overhead, no junior staff assigned to your account. You work directly with me.

Swiss Systems Guidance

Navigating Swiss bureaucracy as an expat or new founder is genuinely complex. I help you understand the rules, the sequence of steps, and what to actually do — in plain language.

  • Permit types explained (B, C, L, G) and what applies to you
  • Gemeinde registration (Einwohnerkontrolle) walkthrough
  • Health insurance — how to compare and choose
  • AHV/AVS registration for self-employed individuals
  • Einzelfirma (sole proprietorship) setup guidance
  • Tax declaration support for individuals and solopreneurs
  • Banking setup for expats and new freelancers
  • GmbH formation overview (what it involves, when it makes sense)

Financial & Business Operations

For founders and solopreneurs who need the financial side handled properly but are not ready for a full-time finance hire. Accurate, organised, reliable.

  • Bookkeeping and invoice management
  • Budget tracking and cash flow oversight
  • Expense reporting and reconciliation
  • Preparation for accountant or fiduciary handover
  • Financial admin for early-stage startups
  • Budget templates and operational frameworks
  • Basic financial reporting for founders

Virtual Office & Admin Support

The day-to-day operational tasks that take time away from building your business. Handled remotely, professionally, and without you having to explain the basics twice.

  • Email and calendar management
  • Document organisation and filing systems
  • Supplier and vendor coordination
  • Contract administration and follow-up
  • Meeting preparation and minutes
  • Research and due diligence tasks
  • Onboarding documentation for new hires

Pricing

Transparent, straightforward rates

All prices in CHF, exclusive of VAT. Packages can be customised, if none of these fit your situation, contact me and we will work something out.

On-demand

Hourly

CHF 90–120/hr

Rate depends on task complexity

  • One-off tasks and consultations
  • Swiss systems questions answered
  • Document review and guidance
  • No minimum commitment
  • Invoiced per session
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Fixed scope

Project

CHF 350+

Quoted per project after brief

  • One-off setup or implementation
  • Permit guidance packages
  • Bookkeeping catch-up or clean-up
  • Operational setup for new businesses
  • Fixed price, no surprises
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The Swiss bureaucracy, decoded

Switzerland works well — once you know how it works. For someone arriving from abroad, the permit system, the Gemeinde registration process, the health insurance deadlines, and the rules around self-employment can feel opaque and unforgiving.

I offer practical, step-by-step guidance based on direct experience of navigating Swiss systems as an expat. I am not a lawyer or immigration specialist — I am someone who has been through this, knows where the complications tend to arise, and can walk you through what to do in what order.

This service is aimed at people already living in Switzerland who need to understand a specific process, or expats who have recently arrived and need orientation on how Swiss administrative systems actually function.

Note: Finstrat provides informational guidance only. For legal immigration advice, please consult a licensed immigration lawyer or your cantonal migration office.

Permit orientation session (B, C, L, G explained) CHF 90
Gemeinde registration walkthrough CHF 90
Health insurance comparison guidance CHF 90
AHV/AVS self-employment registration guide CHF 120
Einzelfirma setup — what, how, when CHF 150
New arrival full orientation package (3 sessions) CHF 350
Solopreneur setup package (permit + AHV + Einzelfirma) CHF 490
Ad hoc question — 30 min call CHF 50

Finance background.
Expat experience.
Zürich-based.

Finstrat is my personal brand — a freelance practice built around financial operations, business administration, and practical knowledge of how Switzerland works from the inside.

My background is in public sector budget management, group accounting, and financial operations across Latvia, Ireland, and Switzerland. I understand both the technical side of finance and the operational reality of running a small business or working independently.

I work directly with clients — entrepreneurs, founders, solopreneurs, and expats who need reliable, informed support without the overhead of a large advisory firm.

Finance experience across public sector & private companies
Based in Zürich, Swiss German region
Direct expat experience navigating Swiss systems
Working language: English
"The best support is from someone who has been through the same thing."

— The Finstrat approach

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Let's talk about your situation

Not sure which service fits? Start with a free 30-minute introductory call. No commitment, no invoice — just a conversation.

Location Zürich, Switzerland
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Response time Within 24 hours on business days
Finstrat provides administrative guidance and operational support. Services do not constitute legal, tax, or immigration advice. For regulated matters, please consult a licensed professional.