RHP has many years of consulting experience in a wide variety of business sectors. Industry and customer knowledge form the basis for our consulting services, which are geared towards customer benefits.
There are various forms of collaboration between several doctors. Whether organized as a stock corporation or as an association in a joint venture of self-employed doctors, we would be happy to show you the advantages and disadvantages of the respective organizational form and support you in developing the solution that is right for you. Particularly in connection with succession planning, questions arise about the structure of entries and departures and the associated claims for compensation.
The collaboration of several lawyers can be organized in the form of a stock corporation or as an association of self-employed lawyers who are organized as a joint cost partnership in the form of a simple company. We would be happy to show you the advantages and disadvantages of the respective organizational form and support you in developing the right solution for you.
Particularly in connection with succession arrangements and entry and exits, questions arise about their design and associated compensation claims.
When it comes to commercial business, the question of the ideal form of company often arises. We show the advantages and disadvantages of legal entities compared to sole proprietorships and partnerships, especially with regard to tax consequences. It is not uncommon for business or fixed assets to include real estate. As part of succession planning, it is advisable to examine options such as removing the real estate from the company’s assets.
If several properties are held as private assets, the question of commercial suitability often arises. If real estate held as private assets is managed commercially (so-called “property dealer”), the tax authorities may conclude that you are self-employed, with consequences for the tax and social security treatment of the properties in question. Under certain circumstances, a transfer of real estate from private assets to a legal entity can be carried out tax-free and represents a alternative to self-employment. The development and subsequent sale of real estate by legal entities can be tax-challenging, especially if the legal entity is taxable in different cantons. In addition, if there is a VAT option, the option share must be calculated carefully and correctly.
The revised, harmonized accounting model (HRM 2) for public administrations has been mandatory for the municipalities of the canton of Solothurn since January 1, 2016. The new principles are increasingly based on private sector accounting standards. At a later date (probably in 2021), the annual accounts of the churches and municipalities will also be transferred to the provisions of HRM 2.
We have the licenses and qualifications required by municipal law and can draw on years of auditing experience in the field of public administrations. We offer an audit of the annual financial statements using the latest auditing methods, thereby ensuring that the audit can be carried out efficiently.
Our advice also includes topics such as checking the plausibility of financial plans and budgets. We will also support you in the introduction of the internal control system (ICS), which is expected to be formally implemented by January 1, 2018.
When it comes to shareholder-run industrial companies, the question of the ideal corporate form often arises. We show the advantages and disadvantages of legal entities compared to sole proprietorships and partnerships, especially with regard to tax consequences. It is not uncommon for business or fixed assets to include real estate. As part of succession planning, it is advisable to examine options such as removing the real estate from the company’s assets.
Mark Rüfenacht, Head of Accounting and Advisory
Swiss Certified Public Accountant / M.A. HSG