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In 2018, Switzerland will start executing the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) since it will, for the first time, be transmitting to other countries the data collected from Swiss financial institutions...

Ruth Bloch-Riemer and David Weimann of Bär & Karrer explain why employers' duties and liability exposure in the fields of payroll should not be underestimated.

The journey of a startup, particularly in the life sciences sector, is a thrilling yet complex venture, characterized by the need for substantial capital in the initial stages.

Am 25. Februar 2015 legte der Bundesrat dem National- und Ständerat den Entwurf zur Teilrevision des Mehrwertsteuergesetzes ("MWSTG") vor.

Tax issues are one of the most sensitive aspects of international assignments for both the employee and the company. This is because taxes not only influence the cost structure...

On 14 January 2015, the Swiss Federal Council opened consultations on two draft laws on the international exchange of information in tax matters.

Ab dem 1. Januar 2025 treten in der Schweiz wesentliche Änderungen im Mehrwertsteuerrecht in Kraft.

Das Schweizer Mehrwertsteuergesetz (MWSTG) wurde teilrevidiert und bringt Änderungen mit sich, welche teilweise bereits per 1. Januar 2018 in Kraft treten.

International families often hold assets through companies and investment structures spread across multiple jurisdictions. As tax authorities have sharpened their focus in recent years, one concept has become increasingly pivotal: where an entity is truly managed and controlled. In many cases, this now determines not only tax residence, but also treaty access and the robustness of a structure as a whole.

Even by the end of January 2024, Switzerland had already introduced new regulations, which will influence various aspects of business operations...

Switzerland regularly positions itself in the top ranks of the WEF Global Competitiveness Index.

Should your company pursue a stock market listing or remain private? This analysis examines how public and private capital markets have fundamentally shifted over the past two decades, exploring the strategic implications for entrepreneurs, board members, and CFOs navigating M&A transactions, financing decisions, and exit strategies.

The Swiss withholding tax is a pivotal aspect of Switzerland's taxation system, particularly for foreign investors. This tax is levied on various types of income originating in Switzerland...

Nach intensiven Verhandlungsrunden haben Stände- und Nationalrat die letzten Differenzen bei der Ausgestaltung der Vorlage zur Unternehmenssteuerreform III definitiv bereinigt.

As cross-border remote work becomes standard practice, tax authorities are reconsidering how traditional rules apply to modern workplaces.

In comparison to 2019, which reported a transaction value amounting to USD 127bn, 2020 was quite an unusual year due to the global pandemic accompanied by the uncertainty of the economic impact caused by COVID-19.