Every company registered in Canton Zürich is required by Swiss law to maintain orderly financial records. Art. 957 of the Swiss Code of Obligations sets out the rules: double-entry bookkeeping, a balance sheet, an income statement, and notes to the financial statements.
Zürich Treuhand Hive provides bookkeeping and financial accounting services to over 500 companies in Canton Zürich. Our team is certified by EXPERTsuisse, and every client is assigned a dedicated accountant.
Our Bookkeeping Services
General ledger, AP/AR — We maintain the general ledger and record all invoices, match them to payments, and manage the aging schedule.
Bank reconciliation — Every transaction is matched to a journal entry. Reconciliation happens at minimum monthly.
Monthly and quarterly closing — Trial balance and preliminary income statement at each period end within 10 business days.
Annual financial statements (Jahresabschluss) — Full statutory statements: balance sheet, income statement, notes, and cash flow statement. Compliant with Swiss CO and Swiss GAAP FER.
VAT bookkeeping — All transactions coded with correct VAT rate (8.1%, 2.6%, 3.8%, or zero-rated) for quarterly VAT returns.
Software and Tools
Abacus AbaWeb for companies with complex requirements: multi-currency, intercompany, consolidated reporting.
Bexio for startups and small-to-mid-sized companies with straightforward needs.
Pricing Overview
Starter (up to ~50 transactions/month): From CHF 500/month
SME (50–200 transactions/month): From CHF 1,200/month
Enterprise (200+ transactions/month): Custom pricing