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Swiss Federal Council opens a consultation on the introduction of a new fund category

The draft law aims to strengthen the competitiveness of the Swiss investment fund market.
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Swiss corporate tax reform passed at referendum

After an initial rejection in February 2017, on 19 May 2019 the Swiss public voted to pass new corporate tax reforms.
Insights Christophe Levet

Brexit: Switzerland and the UK Guarantee Citizens' Existing Rights

An overview of Switzerland's agreement with the UK on the rights of citizens following Brexit.
Insights Laure Cordt-Møller

Place of taxation of brokerage commissions

The new version of Article 21 the Cantonal and Communal Income Tax Harmonisation Act (CCITHA) will enter into force on 1 January 2019.
Insights Grégoire Uldry

Proposed changes to the canton of Geneva’s Corporate Income Tax rate

An update on the proposed changes to the canton of Geneva's Corporate Income Tax rate.
Insights Grégoire Uldry

Modernisation of Swiss inheritance law: greater freedom for the testator

The Federal Council adopts message addressed to Parliament with the aim of adapting inheritance law to the evolution of society.
Insights Mark Summers

The Corrections: taxpayers required to address errors in offshore tax reporting by 30 September 2018 or face stringent new penalties

HMRC now have a nuclear legislative weapon against offshore non-compliance, in the form of the ‘requirement to correct’ (RTC) legislation.
Insights Michael Wells-Greco

Collecting Evidence in Switzerland – Dos and Don’ts

A number of States, including Switzerland, have enacted blocking statutes which may hinder or prevent the taking of evidence
Insights Rupert Ramsay

GDPR and the revised Swiss Data Protection Act: the impact on sports organisations and businesses in Switzerland

We focus on compliance and the responsibilities of the data controller under the incoming GDPR and the (revised) DPA.
Insights Grégoire Uldry

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (DPA)

GDPR will come into force on 25 May 2018 and will introduce new obligations to trustees based in Switzerland.
Insights Michael Wells-Greco

Wills for Brits living in, or with assets in, Switzerland

If you are British and live abroad the jurisdiction governing the execution of your Will may be more unclear than you would expect.
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EU Succession Regulation: Welcome to a brave new world

Today marks an historic day in the challenging world of cross-border succession as new EU rules on succession come into force.
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