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- Annual financial Statements
- VAT declarations
- Corporate tax declarations
- and much more
Accounting for Property Owners
- Professional services for property & rental firms
- Compliant, accurate, fully digital
- Accounting simplified — growth made easy
Satisfied customers all across Switzerland!
"Most property owners didn't get into real estate to become tax experts. That's where we come in."
– Marco Schoch, Co-CEO, Nexova AG
Nexova's accounting specialists have extensive experience with Swiss property owners. These businesses face challenges including VAT registration for short-term accommodations, complex depreciation schedules, per-unit income tracking, and varying cantonal tourism taxes. Property owners need partners who understand both the realities of managing rentals and the complexity of Swiss tax law. That's why they choose Nexova for streamlined accounting, proactive compliance, and clear reporting that helps them make informed decisions.
Here’s what Marco has to say about working with property clients at Nexova
What makes property businesses different from other clients?
Property businesses have a unique mix of operational and investment elements: rental income, maintenance costs, guest services for short-term rentals, plus depreciation schedules, capital improvements, and property valuations. Many clients run this alongside other businesses or as investments, so they need accounting systems that work without constant attention and capture everything accurately for tax planning and business decisions.
What do property clients typically struggle with?
Handling VAT obligations is a big issue, especially for short-term rentals where owners often aren't sure when to register or how to handle the special 3.8% rate for accommodation versus the standard 8.1% rate for additional services. Income tracking gets messy with multiple units or rental types, depreciation calculations are often inaccurate, plus tourism taxes vary by location.
How does Nexova adapt their services to the property industry?
We set up accounting to match how property businesses actually operate, tracking income and expenses by unit, handling VAT complexity upfront, and ensuring depreciation schedules are realistic from day one. We integrate with property management systems when possible and provide straightforward reporting that shows actual profitability per property for better decision-making.
Any words for a property owner considering Nexova?
If you're spending too much time figuring out VAT rules or wondering whether your depreciation is correct, that's time you could spend on your properties. We’ve worked with enough property businesses to know the common issues and help you avoid them, delivering accurate numbers, proper compliance, and useful reports.
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End-to-end accounting tailored for real estate ownership and rentals
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Specialized support for property ownership and rental
Running a property business in Switzerland isn’t at all easy. There are VAT considerations for short-term stays, tourist taxes that vary by region, and payroll and social insurance obligations when hiring staff. The regulations are stringent, and mistakes cost time and money.
Nexova supports holiday rental operators, real estate companies, and property owners with hands-on accounting that fits their structure. We manage cost tracking, depreciation, occupancy-based reporting, and tax compliance. This gives our clients the freedom to focus on growing their business with confidence.
Common accounting challenges for property owners
We help you solve these common problems
Tracking rental income per unit and per season
Calculating depreciation for real estate assets
Handling tourism levies and local rules
Managing VAT obligations for short-term stays
Payroll for part-time or seasonal staff
Lack of know-how for internal bookkeeping
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Spend less time on spreadsheets and more time on building value
Your benefits with Nexova:
- Deep expertise in the real estate and rental industry
- Quick response times and proactive advice
- Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
- Digital tools that track income, expenses, and occupancy
- Clear financial reports for each property or region
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Cost control and transparency
Cost control and transparency are crucial for businesses. Nexova AG offers a user-friendly, transparent price calculator to quickly determine the cost for your accounting services.
Simply enter your relevant data, and the price calculator will provide you with a detailed cost estimate. This way, you know exactly what to expect – no hidden costs or nasty surprises!
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Trusted by companies across Switzerland
- Broad Experience: Nexova’s deep knowledge of Swiss regulations minimizes risks and maximizes efficiency for new businesses.
- Fully Digital: Nexova’s digital process allows you to manage everything remotely—no office visits or paperwork required.
- Personalized Advice: We prioritize your goals, tailoring our guidance to fit your unique business needs.
- Highly Efficient: We ensure a fast, seamless process, so you can start your business without delay.
- Flexibility: Our services adapt to your budget and schedule—ideal for startups and SMEs.
- Complete Trust: Nexova values longterm relationships, providing confidential, transparent, and integritydriven service.
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Property owners typically need help with tracking rental income and costs, preparing annual financial statements, managing VAT for short-term stays, and calculating depreciation. If staff are involved, payroll is also a key consideration. Nexova handles all of this digitally, with clear reporting for every unit or property.
Yes, if your annual revenue from short-term rentals exceeds CHF 100,000, you must register for VAT. Most holiday rentals fall under the reduced VAT rate of 3.8% (as of 2025), which applies to accommodation services. This includes the provision of furnished apartments and breakfast.
Other services, such as parking, laundry, or equipment rental, may be subject to the standard VAT rate of 8.1% if they’re charged independently. Nexova helps you apply the correct rates, register when required, and handle all your VAT filings.
Yes. Many renovation and furnishing expenses can be deducted as maintenance costs or capitalized as investments, depending on their scope and purpose. Routine repairs are typically deductible as expenses immediately, while major upgrades or value-adding improvements are capitalized and then depreciated over time. Nexova helps assess each expense and applies the tax treatment that benefits you most, while ensuring full compliance with Swiss accounting standards and tax regulations.
It depends on whether they’re an employee or a contractor. Employees require payroll setup, social insurance registration, and salary reporting. Contractors don’t, but proper documentation is still essential. Nexova helps you classify roles correctly and handles payroll or payment tracking as needed.
Real estate can be depreciated over time using fixed rates set by the canton and based on property type. Depreciation reduces the taxable profit of your business, making it a key tool for long-term tax planning. Nexova tracks this accurately in your accounts and ensures it’s applied correctly in your annual filings.
Independence Statement: Nexova AG is an independent private fiduciary firm. We are not a government agency or authority, and we are not affiliated with any government department or official register. All official acts, registrations, and approvals are carried out solely by the competent Swiss authorities and notaries.
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