Fiscaliste Genève

A tax practice focused exclusively on Geneva

Fiscaliste Plus Genève is a specialized tax consulting firm in Geneva focusing entirely on tax strategy rather than general accounting or payroll. Located at Rue de Hesse 14, the practice frames itself as a modern tax cabinet serving three client groups: private individuals, expatriates, and high-net-worth (HNW) individuals. The site states plainly: "Un cabinet focalise exclusivement sur la fiscalite a Geneve. Pas de comptabilite, pas de salaires: seulement des strategies fiscales et des solutions pour les dossiers complexes" (a practice focused exclusively on Geneva taxation, no accounting, no payroll services, only tax strategies and solutions for complex files).

This specialization is deliberate positioning. By choosing not to offer general accounting or payroll services, the firm signals they prioritize deep tax expertise over general business services. Many Swiss tax practices are multi-service firms handling accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll as well as tax planning; Fiscaliste Plus has chosen to focus only on taxation. For someone arriving to Switzerland and needing specifically to understand their tax situation, this may be advantageous: the firm is not managing multiple service lines or spreading expertise across multiple areas. The approach also suggests they take on complex files that need specialist-level attention.

Services for arrivals and expatriates

The practice explicitly markets tax services for expatriates arriving to Geneva. Their service menu lists "Fiscalite des expatries (expat tax)" as one of a dozen core offerings. They describe their expatriate clients as "fonctionnaires internationaux (ONU, OMS, OMC, CERN), cadres de multinationales, traders, family office" (international civil servants at the UN, WHO, WMO, CERN; multinational company executives; traders; and family offices). This signals they understand the specific tax status of international civil servants, who in Geneva often qualify for special tax exemptions or reduced-rate taxation, and high-earning professionals with complex international income streams.

Another specialized arrival service is "Forfait fiscal (imposition d'apres la depense)" (lump-sum taxation based on expenditure). This is a Swiss regime allowing certain wealthy foreign nationals to be taxed on a notional income rather than declared income, based on their living expenses in Switzerland. It is a complex process requiring ruling negotiations with the Geneva tax authority (AFC, Administration Fiscale Cantonale). The firm offers the full process: "Mise en place et negociation d'un forfait fiscal a Geneve pour residents etrangers HNW" (establishing and negotiating a lump-sum tax for wealthy foreign residents in Geneva), including filing the ruling request, calculating the taxable amount, and coordinating with the Office of the Population. This specialized service alone signals they work with high-net-worth arrivals, since the forfait process involves high minimum wealth thresholds.

Service details and pricing

The practice publishes detailed pricing for core services, which is rare among Swiss tax consultants and is a distinguishing feature. Services and starting prices listed on their site include:

• Individual tax declaration: CHF 280 starting
• Independent and small business tax: CHF 720 starting
• Tax optimization counseling: CHF 320 per hour (with a complimentary 30-minute diagnostic)
• Expatriate taxation: CHF 480 starting
• Lump-sum tax setup and negotiation: CHF 4,500 starting
• Ordinary taxation (TOU) and source tax corrections: CHF 240 starting
• Estate planning and donations: CHF 1,800 starting
• Complex VAT and cross-border matters: CHF 380 per hour
• Tax disputes and appeals: CHF 580 starting
• Wealth planning and structuring: CHF 380 per hour
• Wealth cap (bouclier fiscal) and wealth tax: CHF 1,200 starting
• Business taxation (Sarl and SA): CHF 950 starting

The practice states they offer either flat rates for specific services or hourly rates with a ceiling (no open-ended billing by the minute), and they provide a written quote before any mandate begins. This commitment to fixed or capped fees is a transparency signal: a client knows the maximum cost before engaging. A 30-minute diagnostic consultation is free, which is useful for someone trying to understand whether they qualify for specialized services like the forfait fiscal regime.

They emphasize "Tarifs transparents" (transparent pricing) and "Zero facturation a la minute, zero frais caches" (no billing by the minute, no hidden fees), a direct rebuke of opaque fee structures common in consulting. The published rates suggest they expect clients to shop based on price as well as expertise, unlike some high-end firms that treat pricing discussion as something to handle privately.

Who they serve and how they work

Beyond the published service list, the firm highlights their deep specialization in expatriate taxation and high-net-worth wealth planning. The site states plainly: "Plus de 60% de nos clients sont des expatries ou des HNW residents a Geneve" (more than 60% of our clients are expatriates or high-net-worth individuals resident in Geneva). This is a strong signal of their actual practice. A firm with that client mix has built its processes, expertise, and contact relationships specifically around those profiles.

They master "conventions de double imposition" (tax treaties), which is essential for someone managing income or assets in multiple countries. They offer WhatsApp contact and promise a 24-hour response time, signaling that clients can reach them by smartphone messaging rather than email alone. For someone arriving who may be in different time zones or managing affairs across borders, this communication channel and turnaround time is concrete and measurable.

The site also notes they specialize in solutions for complex files requiring cross-border coordination: US persons (Americans with FATCA filing obligations), international trusts and their tax treatment, restructuring on immigration or emigration, and appeals to the Geneva tax authority. They are available in French, English, and appear to work with clients in German as well (the site provides French and English versions, and contact via WhatsApp allows linguistic flexibility).

The firm's positioning around modern digital approaches ("Approche digitale moderne") suggests they use online document portals and digital workflows rather than requiring in-person visits or paper submission, which is useful for internationally mobile clients who cannot visit an office frequently.

What the site does not explain

The practice does not state how many staff members they employ, which team members handle which specialties, typical engagement lengths for ongoing clients, or how they prioritize work during busy periods. While they list starting prices for most services, they do not explain what variables change those prices (file complexity, location of foreign income, number of years under review). They do not describe their typical audit or application timeline, or whether they can handle urgent situations. The site does not detail the difference between their hourly-rate services and their flat-rate services, or when they would recommend one over the other. They do not explain exactly how they coordinate with the Geneva tax authority on lump-sum tax rulings, or how long the process typically takes from initial engagement to final ruling.

The site also does not provide case studies, testimonials, or client profiles, so you cannot see examples of the kind of situations they actually advise on or how they solved them.

Who this firm suits

Fiscaliste Plus Genève is built for arriving expatriates with meaningful income or wealth, professionals working in Geneva's international civil service, senior employees of multinational companies, and anyone with substantial assets held in multiple countries. If you are arriving in Geneva with a straightforward employment contract, modest savings, and no international complications, you can likely manage your tax filing through a simpler service or platform. If you have foreign business interests, investments in multiple countries, or if you qualify for special tax treatment as an international civil servant or under the lump-sum regime, a conversation with Fiscaliste Plus is worthwhile. The transparent pricing and published service list make it possible to judge whether their focus and costs align with your situation before reaching out, and the free 30-minute diagnostic lets you evaluate whether they are a fit at minimal commitment.