Core module Live Schweiz
Taxes & VAT — under control
LIRENO Taxes is available as a live module right inside the client cockpit: capture receipts, settle VAT at the Swiss rates (standard 8.1%, reduced 2.6%, accommodation 3.8%) and prepare the return for the Federal Tax Administration (FTA). SMEs, the self-employed and fiduciaries in Switzerland work in a shared Data Vault instead of folders, e-mails and isolated tools. Connect AI reads receipts, suggests accounts and VAT rates and reminds you of deadlines — the final approval always stays with you.
Receipts, VAT returns and authority exports — standard module #1, live today.
Instead of point solutions, Taxes bundles receipt capture, VAT settlement and AI support exactly where daily work stalls: less typing, fewer queries, clearer status. Suggestions speed up the routine; critical steps such as filing and approval stay controlled and auditable. This delivers efficiency without loss of control — for internal teams and fiduciaries alike.
Fewer media breaks, more clarity in day-to-day tax work.
With LIRENO Taxes you reduce tool-hopping and duplicate data entry. Open receipts, VAT periods and deadlines stay visible in the cockpit; roadmap items are clearly marked so you can plan honestly.
Problem
Receipts, VAT and deadlines without media breaks
Receipts sit in folders, e-mails and upstream systems, the VAT return is scraped together just before the deadline, and every figure is retyped several times. That costs time, creates errors and turns quarterly or semi-annual filings into a risk. SMEs and fiduciaries need one single source of receipt truth instead of parallel Excel versions. Connect AI provides suggestions in the client context; approval and responsibility remain with you. Next steps: /einstieg/ and /preise/.
Solution
Taxes & VAT in the LIRENO cockpit
Capture, categorise, settle and export — all in one cockpit and connected to Sales (outgoing invoices) and Banking (payments and open items). The VAT return under the effective method or the net tax rate method is prepared per period and exported for submission via the FTA ePortal. AI suggests, you review and approve. Connect AI provides suggestions in the client context; approval and responsibility remain with you. Next steps: /einstieg/ and /preise/.
Overview
Why LIRENO Taxes?
LIRENO Taxes is part of the modular business OS for SMEs and fiduciaries. Instead of parallel tools, all modules share client, login and Data Vault — meaning less duplicate maintenance, consistent master data and a clear DACH context focused on Switzerland. Accounting, VAT and the receipt archive grow together without you having to switch systems.
The module is productive today and integrates with Core CH (Taxes, COMPLY, Sales, Banking). Outgoing invoices, payments and deadlines interlock so the VAT return is built on a clean data basis. Connect AI provides suggestions; approval and responsibility remain with you.
Features, day-to-day relief and AI support
Explore related topics under /einstieg/, /vertrieb/, /bank/, /compliance/ and /preise/. That way you plan growth with LIRENO Taxes without switching systems and always see transparently which features are live today and which are on the roadmap.
Further official source: estv.admin.ch
Features
All features of Taxes & VAT at a glance
Receipt capture & OCR
Capture receipts via upload, drag-and-drop or an e-mail inbox; OCR reads amount, date, VAT rate and supplier automatically.
Swiss VAT settlement
Preparation under the effective method and the net tax rate method with an overview of turnover, input tax and tax payable per period.
FTA export
Prepare and export settlement data in a structured way for submission via the FTA ePortal — per quarter or semester.
AI categorisation
Connect AI assigns receipts to accounts and VAT rates and flags anomalies; you review the suggestion and approve.
SME chart of accounts
Pre-configured Swiss SME chart of accounts, adaptable to your needs and consistent across all clients.
Deadlines via COMPLY
VAT quarters plus semi-annual and annual deadlines run in the same cockpit — with reminders instead of newsletters.
Audit-proof Data Vault
Access-controlled, traceable storage of all receipts and returns for audits and reviews.
Integration with Sales
Outgoing invoices flow directly into the return with the correct VAT breakdown — without re-entering them.
Bank reconciliation
Payments and open items are reconciled with the Banking module so less has to be matched manually.
Duplicate & plausibility check
Duplicate receipts and implausible VAT rates are detected and flagged for review.
E-invoicing & formats
Expansion of structured e-invoicing formats for the DACH region.
Direct FTA submission
End-to-end electronic submission depending on market and maturity — export today, direct in future.
All modules
LIRENO modules overview
Core CH (live): Taxes, Comply, Sales, Banking. Also live: HR, Designer, Connect AI, Documents. Roadmap: Time tracking, Payroll, Ledger, Insights and more.
Connect AI
Connect AI categorises receipts — you decide
Connect AI reads incoming receipts, recognises amounts and VAT rates, suggests account and category and flags missing details or duplicates. Before every VAT return you see a plausibility overview. Nothing is booked or submitted automatically: the final approval always stays with you — combining speed with control and clean traceability.
✦ AI suggestion — you approve
Workflow
How it works in practice
- 1Capture receipt
- 2AI categorises
- 3Review & approve
- 4File / export VAT
Product
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Benefits
Your benefits at a glance
Less typing
OCR and AI suggestions replace manual receipt capture — you review and approve instead of retyping every figure.
One receipt truth
Team and fiduciary work on the same data in the client cockpit, without Excel and e-mail ping-pong.
Deadlines under control
VAT quarters and filing deadlines are visible via COMPLY, with timely reminders instead of last-minute stress.
DACH-ready with CH focus
Switzerland today with FTA and VAT, planned expansion to Germany (ELSTER) and Austria (FinanzOnline).
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Taxes & VAT
Is the Taxes module already live?
Yes — Taxes is usable as a live module in the LIRENO cockpit; the «Live» badge on this page is binding. Features and roadmap items are clearly separated in the feature list so you can plan honestly. What works today is shown transparently; what is still coming is marked as roadmap.
Which Swiss VAT rates and settlement methods are supported?
LIRENO uses the current Swiss rates: standard rate 8.1%, reduced rate 2.6% and special rate for accommodation 3.8%. Both the effective method (usually quarterly) and the net tax rate method (semi-annually) are supported. Turnover, input tax and tax payable are consolidated clearly per settlement period.
How does receipt capture with OCR work?
You upload receipts, drag-and-drop them into the cockpit or forward them to an e-mail inbox. OCR reads amount, date, VAT rate and supplier, and Connect AI suggests account and category. You check the suggestion and approve it — corrections are possible at any time.
Does LIRENO submit the VAT return directly to the FTA?
LIRENO fully prepares the return and exports the data in a structured way for submission via the FTA ePortal. You carry out the actual submission under control; end-to-end direct submission is on the roadmap depending on market and maturity. This keeps you in charge of what is filed.
Which chart of accounts is used?
By default a Swiss SME chart of accounts that you can adapt to your structure. Account coding stays consistent across all clients so analyses and financial statements remain comparable.
How exactly does Connect AI help — and do I stay in control?
Connect AI categorises receipts, recognises VAT hints, reports duplicates and reminds you of deadlines. All output is suggestions: there is no blind auto-booking and no automatic submission. The final approval of critical steps always stays with you.
Can fiduciaries manage several clients separately?
Yes. LIRENO is multi-client capable: the same domain logic per client, strictly separated data rooms and collaboration without Excel ping-pong. Fiduciaries switch between clients in the cockpit and keep approvals and history traceable.
How does Taxes integrate with Sales and Banking?
Outgoing invoices from Sales flow into the return with the correct VAT breakdown, without being re-entered. The Banking module reconciles payments and open items. This means the VAT return is built on an end-to-end, verified data basis.
How are deadlines and quarterly settlements monitored?
Via the COMPLY module, VAT quarters as well as semi-annual and annual deadlines run in the same cockpit. You receive timely reminders instead of newsletter hints, so filings do not have to be scraped together at the last minute.
How secure and audit-proof is receipt storage?
Receipts and returns are stored in the access-controlled Data Vault with clear traceability. Changes and approvals stay documented, which makes audits and reviews easier. You control access rights per client and role.
Does LIRENO also support Germany (ELSTER) and Austria (FinanzOnline)?
The focus today is clearly on Switzerland (FTA/VAT). Connections for Germany (ELSTER) and Austria (FinanzOnline) are on the roadmap market by market and are transparently marked as such. So you always know what is live and what will follow.
Do I have to replace my existing accounting straight away?
No. LIRENO Taxes complements your processes and can be introduced step by step — without a big-bang migration. You start with receipt capture and VAT and add modules as needed.
What does the module cost and how do I book it?
As a basis we recommend Core CH; Taxes is part of the standard scope. You book add-on modules as needed under /preise/, and modules already included are greyed out in the pricing shop. Prices, quotas and Private/On-Premise options are available under /preise/.
How do I get started practically with the Taxes module?
Start via /einstieg/, request a demo under /demo-anfragen/ or book an appointment via /termin-buchen/ (MeetPress). Then you activate and configure the module in the cockpit and capture your first receipts.
Ready for LIRENO Taxes?
Free demo — we walk through your scenario in the LIRENO Cockpit.