About us
A.B.S. Factoring AG:
Your partner for factoring in Switzerland
A.B.S. Factoring AG was founded in 2003 and has developed into the market leader for B2B factoring in Switzerland within 20 years. A.B.S. Factoring AG now employs around 8 people at its headquarters in Altendorf. Thanks to the international network of our parent company, A.B.S. Global Factoring AG, and our own many years of experience in financing SMEs, A.B.S. Factoring AG can offer fast, flexible and customer-orientated financing solutions and thus compete successfully with the major factoring providers on the market.
Your factoring partner in Switzerland - for more growth in the SME sector
Last year, the average payment period for invoices from Swiss companies was 34 days. The trend towards ever longer payment terms is a major challenge, especially for SMEs. The constant struggle for sufficient working capital ties up resources and inhibits the company’s growth dynamics. This is why SMEs in Switzerland are increasingly turning to factoring solutions. The figures speak for themselves and clearly show the growing importance of factoring as a financing alternative to traditional credit financing:
- Debtors from 70 countries of origin
- 110 customers and partners
- More than 20 years of experience
- CHF 357 million receivables volume per year (2024)
Analytical We get to the bottom of everything.
What is your current liquidity situation? And, is your company optimally financed? What can be done to increase your liquidity in the short term, but also in the long term? How can a medium-sized company stay liquid and save costs? What growth potential is available and how can you tap into it with factoring or other financing instruments from our portfolio? We ask ourselves these and many other questions in order to keep you on course for growth – as an alternative to or in addition to your bank’s credit line.
Flexible Because every situation is different.
Which life cycle phase is your company currently in: Is your start-up set to grow for the first time? Are you in the process of tapping into new markets? Or do you want to get your company back on the fast track after overcoming a crisis situation? In any case, you need reliable ways and means of financing your plans. We support you as individually as possible, because it is always the company-specific situation that makes the difference for us – and is the starting point for our services.
Unbureaucratic Our concepts are not paper tigers
Time is money. Waiting too long to receive customer receivables can become an obstacle to your company’s growth. After all, to be successful in competition, the most important factors have to be right: The markets have to allow it, the products have to be really good. And, of course, the financial resources must be available to enable sustainable and low-risk expansion. So it’s good for you to know that you have us as a team of experts at your side – without wasting time and with the same passion as you.
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History of A.B.S. Factoring AG
The milestones of our success
We have been supporting Swiss SMEs with our customised financing solutions for many years. We have also continued to develop ourselves.
2024
- A.B.S. Factoring AG takes over part of the customer base of a major bank and establishes itself as the market leader in B2B factoring in Switzerland. Managing Director Marc Meier is elected President of the Swiss Factoring Association.
2022
- Move to new office premises in Altendorf, Canton Schwyz
2021
- Evelyne Knutti takes over as Deputy Managing Director. Stephanie Honegger is leaving A.B.S. Factoring AG.
2019
- A.B.S. Factoring AG launches quickpaid, a fast and uncomplicated product for purchase financing.
2018
- M KMU Factoring AG is changing its name and image and will now operate on the market as A.B.S. Factoring AG. The name change is intended to strengthen the connection to the parent company as well as the perception of the A.B.S. brand.
- Marc Meier takes over the management. Stephanie Honegger and Evelyne Knutti will remain on the Executive Board.
2017
- Factoring Schweiz AG sells its minority stake in the company to A.B.S. Global Factoring AG. The latter is now the sole shareholder and parent company of KMU Factoring AG.
- Stephanie Honegger and Evelyne Knutti take over the management of the company as co-managers, each with a 50 per cent share. Marc Meier joins the Executive Board as their deputy.
2016
- KMU Factoring AG acquires new sister companies in Austria and Slovenia. A.B.S. Global Factoring AG takes over VB Factoring Bank AG and its subsidiary Eurincasso GmbH in Austria and Afactor d.o.o in Slovenia.
2015
- Move to larger office premises within Pfäffikon SZ.
2013
- Acquisition of SWIFAC Swiss Factoring AG and merger with the same. Foundation of the sister company A.B.S. Global Factoring AB in Sweden, which serves the Scandinavian market from Stockholm.
2012
- KMU Factoring AG develops into the largest owner-managed and bank-independent factoring provider in Switzerland.
2011
- Partnership with A.B.S. Global Factoring AG in Wiesbaden, the largest bank-independent factoring provider in Germany. A.B.S. Global Factoring AG acquires a majority stake in KMU Factoring AG and provides financing lines, IT support and other operational services to support KMU Factoring AG on its growth path.
2010
- Move of KMU Factoring AG to Pfäffikon SZ.
2009
- Takeover of KMU Factoring AG by Factoring Schweiz AG.
2003
- Foundation of A.B.S. Factoring AG under the previous name KMU Factoring AG in Altendorf SZ.
Expertise paired with passion
Mission & Vision
When it comes to the big picture for our customers – be it their entrepreneurial growth or ways and means to put their own existence back on a solid footing after a crisis situation – then they can expect a little more from us. More knowledge. More creativity. More passion. We build on solid values and pursue them consistently.
How we meet our customers: at eye level - always with a shared focus in mind
We want to be more than just a service provider for our customers. Rather, we want to be a partnering consultant who can empathise with and creatively solve current business challenges. The service concept is an important aspect for us. This is why all advisory and operational services are coordinated by a central, personal contact person. This person is kept up to date on all processes and thinks and acts in a cross-divisional manner.
How we deal with each other: team-orientated - in the spirit of a strong community
Having the necessary expertise is one thing we expect from our employees. That is why we encourage them to the best of our ability. However, it is just as important for us to put our hearts and minds into our work. Passion and intuition, drive and team spirit are also part of our corporate DNA. And when we present ourselves as a team to the outside world, our internal cohesion benefits just as much.
How we generally behave: respectfully - towards people and the environment
We want to treat our natural environment with the same respect that we treat each other. After all, the wasteful use of resources is the reason for the scarcity of water and soil, minerals and metals, etc. Working paperless was therefore a particular concern for us from the very beginning. Otherwise, we would have had to plan for as much archive space as office space.
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