Start immediately in Switzerland - without 3-5 years of compulsory master craftsmanship in Germany.
Master's costs and lost learning time - CH start without master's certificate.
Does the master craftsman requirement in Germany affect you?
A notice: Simplified model calculation. Check legal requirements (substance, display) individually.
EN: In many trades, the master craftsman requirement blocks the start - often 3-5 years and high costs.
CH: Establish with substance and display it legally correctly — temporary orders possible in DE.
Enter the master's costs and learning time - the calculator shows the one-time savings.
VAT · Trade tax · KV
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CH: VAT obligation from a turnover of 100,000 CHF.
DE: from €22,000 small business limit or full VAT liability.
Enter your annual sales - the calculator shows the difference to the Swiss model.
Allowance: 24.500 € · Measurement amount: 75.500 €
CH model: 280 CHF/month Savings: 6.240 CHF/Year
Value from the craft calculator above — you can adjust master cost and learning time there.
Simplified model calculation. VAT advantage only up to 100,000 CHF in sales. Individual situation may vary.
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