Tax

Bringing pragmatism to complexity

Global, local – always insightful. Our team of tax lawyers brings deep tax know-how to every client and challenge. We're Switzerland’s largest law firm tax department but pride ourselves on our dedication and personalised service. Every one of our subject experts knows the world's tax map inside out.

Our excellent connections – both in Switzerland and internationally – mean faster, smoother transactions. And whether you need corporate or private tax planning and advice, we take the same approach: always working to devise practical strategies that take on board multiple perspectives. We've evolved a fully comprehensive tax portfolio in all fields of Swiss and international tax law. This includes forward-thinking planning strategies that enable you to achieve your personal and business goals tax efficiently. We also have the agility and insight to act quickly if you're facing urgent demands.

  • Expertise

    • Tax structuring of M&A transactions, restructurings and buyouts, relocations to and from Switzerland
    • Estate and tax planning for high net worth individuals, artists and sportsmen
    • Tax planning and support on financing
    • Tax planning for executives and transferees at international companies
    • Advice on and structuring of real estate transactions (acquisition, development and disposal)
    • Tax planning for private equity funds, their owners and investors
    • Expert advice on executive compensation, employee share and stock option plans
    • Tax litigation, arbitration, mutual agreement procedures and exchange of information
    • Advice on structuring of financial products and derivatives
    • Retirement planning, social security and pension plans
    • Value added tax, customs duties

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    VC and Startups

Publications

Publications

  • 11 Sep 2023

    Group approach and separate entity approach in domestic and international tax law 2023 - Switzerland

    in: Cahiers de droit fiscal international, Rotterdam; Vol. 106a (2022), Pages 157 et seq.

    AUTHORS

    Floran Ponce
    EXPERTISE

    Tax

    PDF

  • 07 Aug 2023

    Le bouclier fiscal 2023 - Switzerland

    in: Steuer Revue, Août 2023, 530-532

    AUTHORS

    Floran Ponce
    EXPERTISE

    Tax

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