Question 1

Does Accountex replace TARMED billing software?

Accepted Answer

No. Accountex manages practice accounting — expenses, suppliers, OASI, acquisition tax, deductions and annual closing. Billing to insurers and patients (TARMED, TP) stays in your medical software (Medionline, Axenita, etc.). The two systems are complementary: one for clinical front-office, Accountex for accounting back-office.

Question 2

Am I exempt from VAT on medical services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Medical services provided by authorised doctors are VAT-exempt under Art. 21 para. 2 let. a of the VAT Act. Accountex accounts for this regime. However, purchases of materials, equipment and services for the practice may be subject to acquisition tax — Accountex automatically tracks these entries.

Question 3

Do I need to manage acquisition tax on materials and equipment?

Accepted Answer

If your medical services are VAT-exempt and you purchase goods or services from foreign suppliers or unregistered Swiss suppliers, you must self-declare acquisition tax to the FTA (Art. 45 VAT Act). Accountex identifies taxable purchases and generates the declaration summary.

Question 4

How does OASI work for self-employed doctors?

Accepted Answer

As a self-employed professional you pay OASI/AI/IPG contributions based on net income from your activity. The compensation fund sends quarterly or semi-annual instalments; there is a reconciliation at year-end. Accountex projects annual income and alerts you when you exceed the fund's estimate.

Question 5

Can I deduct professional insurance premiums and LAMal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Professional liability (malpractice) premiums, LAMal/LCA paid as practice expenses, mandatory CME courses and depreciation of medical equipment are deductible. Accountex automatically categorises these items for your fiduciary.

Question 6

Is my data secure? Where is it stored?

Accepted Answer

Practice accounting data is stored exclusively in Switzerland, in Tier IV data centres in Zurich and Geneva. AES-256 encryption, TLS 1.3 and 2FA on all accounts. Accountex does not manage patient clinical data — that stays in your medical software.

Question 7

How does automatic bank reconciliation work?

Accepted Answer

Accountex connects to your practice account via Open Banking (UBS, PostFinance, Raiffeisen and cantonal banks). Movements are synced daily and AI matches them to supplier invoices and existing entries.

Question 8

Can I use Accountex on my smartphone between visits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The mobile app (iOS and Android) lets you photograph and scan invoices and receipts. OCR works offline. Ideal during lunch break or between patients — not during the consultation.

Question 9

How much does Accountex cost? Are there hidden fees?

Accepted Answer

CHF 5.95/month, billed annually (CHF 71.40/year). One flat price for the full software: practice accounting, acquisition tax, OCR and AI on documents, reports and compliant archiving. No extra fees for additional users or compliance features.

Question 10

Can I migrate data from Excel or another software?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Import from Abacus, Banana Accounting, Excel and CAMT.053/CSV formats. For most medical practices migration takes less than an hour with the guided wizard.

Your practice accounting in 45 minutes a month — not between patient visits.

Your practice accounting in 45 minutes a month — not between patient visits.

Everything included for your medical practice

Practice accounting

Acquisition tax

OCR & AI

Self-employed OASI

Professional deductions

Fiduciary export

Digital archive

Data in Switzerland

7 good reasons for your medical practice

Practice accounting, not TARMED billing.

VAT exempt Art. 21 with acquisition tax under control

OCR from your phone between patient visits

Deductions often missed: malpractice, LAMal, CME, equipment

Self-employed OASI with projection and alerts

Accounting data in Switzerland, nFADP compliant

Export ready for your fiduciary in one click

Prefer to delegate your practice accounting? Trust one of our partner fiduciaries

Sole practice, group practice or polyclinic

Sole proprietorship

Group practice

Polyclinic / LLC

Swiss tax calculator

Everything you want to know about Accountex for doctors