Thomas Linder > MME Legal | Tax | Compliance > Zurich, Switzerland > Lawyer Profile
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance Offices
ZOLLSTRASSE 62
PO BOX 1758
CH-8031 ZURICH
Switzerland
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Thomas Linder
Work Department
Relocation & Migration | Blockchain, DLT & FinTech | Digital Economy | Digital Tax | International Tax Law | VAT & Customs | Tax Reform (TRAF) | Tax Controversy | Tax Accounting & Reporting | Tax Governance | Corporate Tax
Position
- Domestic and international corporate tax law
- International tax planning, with focus on value chain management (VCM), IP and financing
- Relocations, migrations and transfers of assets and functions inbound as well as outbound, including location evaluation
- Acquisitions and restructurings of privately held and publicly listed companies (M&A, due diligence, integration, contractual clauses, succession planning)
- Tax incentives with regard to research, development and innovation activities (input and output incentives)
- Support of senior management in the areas of tax governance (tax strategy), tax transparency and tax risk management
- Negotiation of advance tax rulings with cantonal and federal tax authorities
- Appeal proceedings and representation in complex tax audits
- Year-end tax planning and calculation of the tax provisions according to IFRS and local GAAP (current and deferred taxes)
- Tax compliance (tax returns, monitoring of deadlines, documentation requirements)
- Blockchain | DLT | Fintech | Crypto
Career
Thomas Linder is experienced in providing tax advice to companies based in Switzerland and abroad, with specific expertise in the area of VAT.
He is considered a pioneer in the tax and legal analysis of decentralized business models, blockchain-based transactions, ICOs and digital assets. His clients from the technology and FinTech industry range from innovative start-ups from the «Crypto Valley» and renowned, internationally active companies to professional investors and DeFi enthusiasts.
Thomas was recognized by WWL as a «Global Leader in Blockchain 2021», regularly lectures and publishes on current tax and digitalization topics and is a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. He also serves as co-chair of the Crypto Valley Association’s (CVA) «Tax & Accounting» working group.
In his free time, he likes to relax while playing golf or to cheer for the (far too rare) successes of his favorite football club at the time-honored Brügglifeld in Aarau.
Languages
- German
- English
Memberships
- EXPERTsuisse
- Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce, Tax Chapter
- Swiss Branch International Fiscal Association (IFA)
- Crypto Valley Association, Tax / Accounting / Structuring Working Group
- Gesellschaft zu Pfistern / Burgergemeinde Bern
- HSG Alumni
- Mensa Switzerland
Education
2004
Certified tax expert
2001
University of St. Gallen (lic. iur. HSG)
Lawyer Rankings
Switzerland > Fintech
(Leading individuals)Including a diverse array of projects in its arsenal, from technology and tax to banking and corporate, MME Legal | Tax | Compliance’s technical understanding means that it is well positioned to advise notable clients on digital or blockchain-based applications, crowdfunding initiatives and token offerings, to name a few. Co-lead Thomas Linder bolsters the practice with his capabilities in international tax issues, as well as a broad scope of interdisciplinary projects. Fellow co-lead Andreas Glarner is notably well-versed in digitalisation strategies and the regulatory landscape. Ronald Kogens, who joined from MLL Legal in May 2023, is noted for his representation of companies across the full range of development, while Michael Kunz demonstrates prowess in data protection, software license management and cloud computing. Michèle Landtwing Leupi’s strengths lie in complex compliance cases, internal investigations and regulatory matters.
Switzerland > Tax
MME Legal | Tax | Compliance advises mid-size companies, multinational groups, business owners, and family offices on a broad range of tax matters including audits, VAT and customs issues, and estate and gift tax planning. The team is headed by Peter Brülisauer , Samuel Bussmann, Walter Frei , Andreas Müller , Thomas Linder, Christoph Rechsteiner , and Marcel Jung.