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In der Schweiz gibt es eine hohe Anzahl an Verwaltungsräten, die eine solche Funktion bzw. Tätigkeit bei einem Schweizer Unternehmen haben, allerdings keinen Wohnsitz in der Schweiz besitzen, sondern im Ausland. Bei diesen Konstellationen sind zusätzlich zahlreiche rechtliche Herausforderungen und Aspekte zu berücksichtigen.

On 15 March 2024, the Swiss government proposed an amendment to the Swiss Declaration on the 1970 Hague Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil and Commercial Matters...

Secondo le ultime cifre disponibili dell'Ufficio federale di statistica, riferite al 2017, esistono in Svizzera 590'253 imprese.

The Swiss Federal Government decided on January 19, 2022, to extend the current COVID-19-measures, such as the 2Gplus rule for certain indoor areas of restaurants and bars, cultural and leisure facilities, and events, until March 31, 2022.

The government of the Czech Republic has set the minimum income for various categories of permits, which was previously undetermined.

The Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement on income taxes signed between Switzerland and Ethiopia came into effect on August 10, 2023. The provisions outlined within it will be applicable...

If you are looking for a high quality of life in one of the world's most economically and politically stable countries, living in Switzerland could provide you with the ideal answer.

On May 24, 2023, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the partial revision of the Swiss Cartel Act. The aim is to modernize merger control, strengthen civil antitrust law and improve the opposition procedure.

Bär & Karrer, a Swiss law firm, provides comprehensive legal and business solutions. Contact their Zurich office for expert assistance with legal advice, business inquiries, and professional services tailored to your needs.

Entscheid des Schweizerischen Bundesgerichts 4A_440/2007 (BGE 134 III 255) vom 6. Februar 2008 i.S. V-AG (Beklagte und Beschwerdeführerin) gegen A (Kläger und Beschwerdegegner) sowie B, C und W-AG (alle Nebenintervenienten)

The Federal Council proposes to overhaul the Swiss legal regime on sustainability reporting to align it with EU law. This edition of Advestra Insights examines some of the new rules and their potential effects on subject entities.

Launching a start-up is a journey filled with excitement and opportunities that requires one early decision, which is critical for the legal framework and scalability of the business model: Choosing the right legal structure.

Switzerland's new Legal Entities Transparency Act introduces a centralised federal register of beneficial owners, fundamentally changing how Swiss companies must identify, document and report ultimate ownership and control structures. The regime imposes strict reporting deadlines beginning in late 2026, with criminal sanctions for non-compliance reaching up to CHF 500,000 for intentional breaches. Companies must now navigate complex look-through requirements, enhanced documentation obligations, and ongoing

The Swiss Federal Council recently reviewed rules for banks that are systemically important, and adopted the Report on Banking Stability of April 2024...

On 1 October 2026, Switzerland will introduce new transparency requirements under the Federal Act on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners ("LETA" or "Transparency Act").

CONVINUS presents its Fall 2026 Global Mobility Insights Newsletter, offering comprehensive updates on international workforce mobility regulations, immigration policies, and cross-border employment frameworks. The publication examines legal developments affecting workers moving to Switzerland and provides strategic guidance for organizations managing global talent deployment across multiple jurisdictions.

On April 16, 2020, the Swiss Federal Council enacted the COVID-19 Insolvency Ordinance.

International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes in today's global economy. What makes Switzerland one of the world's most attractive arbitral seats, and why do parties consistently choose Swiss law to govern their international contracts? This analysis explores the key advantages, institutional framework, and strategic considerations that position Switzerland as a leading center for international commercial, investment, and sports arbitration.