ArticleInitial Coin Offering And The Related Tax ConsequencesIn addition to regulatory challenges, aiming to limit the risk of fraud, a TGE also leads to new tax related questions. SwitzerlandTechnologyPrimeTax AG
ArticleRegularization Of Undisclosed Assets In Switzerland And South Africa – Transparency On The HorizonThe "OECD" Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax Matters, which encompasses the Common Report- ing Standards ("CRS")...SwitzerlandTaxPrager Dreifuss AG
ArticleCONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 14.2023Working across international borders and frequent business trips combined have become the norm for globally operating companies. Be it for long-term assignments, to tap new...GlobalComplianceCONVINUS
ArticleLa société à but non lucratif, un nouveau modèle pour l'entrepreneurEn parallèle d'un développement grandissant d'initiatives liées à la responsabilité sociale de l'entreprise, de plus en plus d'individus s'intéressent à lancer un projet qui combine un modèle d'affaires avec un impact sociétal et environnemental: ce qu'on appelle au niveau international une entreprise sociale.SwitzerlandCorporate/Commercial LawMLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd
ArticleTürk Vatandaşlarına Veya Şirketlerine Ait YatırımlarınYabancı portföy yatırımları olan Türk hissedarlara, özellikle de bu yatırımlarını İsviçre'de tutanlara, bu yatırımların mülkiyetini bir İsviçre şirketinde tutma seçeneğini değerlendirmelerini...SwitzerlandGovernment, Public SectorDixcart Group Limited
ArticleConvertible Loan Agreements - Legal And Tax Insights To Get It Right From The StartConvertible loans have long been a flexible and popular tool for investing in early-stage companies (start-ups).SwitzerlandTaxWenger Vieli AG
ArticleIFA 2025 - Subject 2 - Branch Report For Switzerland - Subject B: Improper Use Of Tax Treaties And Source Taxation: Policy, Practice And BeyondSwitzerland as a source state levies withholding taxes mainly on profits distributions and interests paid on bonds and banking deposits.SwitzerlandTaxBär & Karrer Ltd.
ArticleThe End Of Switzerland's Cantonal Tax Regimes Is Near: What's Next?There is nothing wrong in copying the good ideas already realized by Switzerland's European neighbors!SwitzerlandTaxWalder Wyss Ltd.
ArticleCONVINUS Global Mobility Alert Week 10.2022Based on the submitted postulate Nantermod (19.3651) and on the meeting of the Federal Council on March 4, 2022, the Federal Council has decided to remove various obstacles...GlobalImmigrationCONVINUS
ArticleHome Office: New Tax And Social Security Situation As Of 1 July 2023Home office (often also referred to as teleworking) has quickly become an indispensable part of the working world. In international relations, home office can have an impact on tax law and social security subordination. European UnionTaxBär & Karrer Ltd.
ArticleHomeoffice: Neue Steuer- Und Sozialversicherungsrechtliche Situation Ab 1. Juli 2023Homeoffice ist innert kurzer Zeit zu einem nicht mehr wegzudenkenden Bestandteil der Arbeitswelt geworden. Im internationalen Verhältnis kann Homeoffice Auswirkungen auf das Besteuerungsrecht und die sozialversicherungsrechtliche Unterstellung haben. European UnionTaxBär & Karrer Ltd.
ArticleCONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 50.2023The Federal Council is opening the consultation on the digitalization of Schengen visas, as Schengen applications are to be submitted in digital form on a uniform European...GlobalTaxCONVINUS
ArticleSteuerhinterziehung Bei Juristischen Personen Und Anstiftung Durch BeraterZwei kürzlich ergangene Bundesgerichtsentscheide (6B_93/2024 und 6B_90/2024, beide vom 3. Februar 2025) untermauern unsere Wahrnehmung, dass das Steuerstrafrecht zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnt. SwitzerlandTaxVISCHER
ArticleTax Implications Of The Corporate Law ReformThe revision of company law came into force on 1 January 2023. Some of the new provisions also have tax implications which are presented in this newsletter.SwitzerlandTaxSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd
ArticleSwiss Pension Fund Entitled To Reclaim Swiss Withholding Tax On Dividends Received Indi-Rectly Via Irish Investment FundIn a recent decision, the SFSC ruled that a Swiss regulated and tax-exempt pension fund is entitled to reclaim Swiss federal withholding tax deducted from dividends of publicly traded shares of Swiss companies. SwitzerlandTaxBär & Karrer Ltd.
ArticleRelocation To SwitzerlandIn today's globalized world, migration is no longer just driven by economic and existential needs. People increasingly choose to be expatriates and lead international lifestyles.SwitzerlandImmigrationBär & Karrer Ltd.
ArticleSwiss Voters Approve Federal Act Introducing Individual Taxation: What Does This Mean In Practice?On 8 March 2026, Swiss voters approved the Federal Act introducing individual taxation, with 54.3 % voting in favour. This marks a fundamental shift in the taxation of individuals: going forward, all persons...SwitzerlandTaxPestalozzi
ArticleTax Loss Carryforwards Under Swiss Tax Law: The Most Important Practical Pitfalls Despite The New 10-Year Carryforward PeriodAt first glance, the utilization of tax losses appears straightforward: losses may be offset against future profits.SwitzerlandTaxPestalozzi
ArticleThe Added Value Levy On Real EstateIn case of a significant increase in value of real estate due to changes to the spatial plan, cantons are obliged to impose an added value levy under the Swiss Spatial Planning Act. SwitzerlandReal Estate and ConstructionSchellenberg Wittmer Ltd