Geneva · English-speaking practice
English-speaking tax advisors in Geneva, reviewed by expats.
Most Geneva fiduciaires file in French. We list the small group who work fluently in English with international residents — from Plainpalais to Champel — and handle daily correspondence with the Administration fiscale cantonale on your behalf.
Replies are typically sent within one business day. Introductions are reviewed manually in Geneva.
Who this is for
Typical profiles we help
- New arrivals on a B-permit unsure about their first cantonal return
- Established residents tired of translating French-language tax letters
- International executives whose situation spans equity, RSUs, or pension transfers
- Founders and freelancers navigating AVS and Swiss VAT for the first time
Local context
What to know in Geneva
- Where they work
- Our English-speaking partners are based across central Geneva — from the Rive and Eaux-Vives to the Rive droite around the lake.
- Languages day-to-day
- Internal correspondence in English; official forms and AFC Genève filings in French, as required by the canton.
- Typical fees
- Straightforward returns start around CHF 500–900; more complex international returns are quoted in writing before any work begins.
- When to engage
- Ideally 2–3 months before your arrival, or in January for the standard 31 March cantonal deadline.
What we check
Credentials we review before listing
- Practice registration with the Administration fiscale cantonale de Genève
- Valid professional indemnity insurance
- Membership of EXPERTsuisse, Chambre Fiduciaire, or FSA / SAV
- At least two referenceable expat clients in Geneva
- Written quote provided before any engagement starts
FAQ
Common questions
Will I be able to file entirely in English?
Working communication is in English. The Geneva cantonal return itself is filed in French via the AFC's e-Démarches portal — your advisor handles that. You sign and approve the figures in English.
Are these the cheapest advisors in Geneva?
No. We list practices that handle expat complexity properly. For very simple W-2-only situations, an online tool may be cheaper; for anything cross-border, the advisor usually pays for themselves.
What's the difference between a fiduciaire and a tax advisor?
In Switzerland the regulated profession is the fiduciaire — they file taxes, keep books, and handle social charges. Most expats use the words interchangeably.
Geneva-based
Quietly introduce me to the right advisor.
Six short questions. We read your form personally and reply within two working days from Geneva.