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Interest<\/span><\/h3>
We attach great importance to knowing our customers\u2019 tax environment. This way it enables us to develop and implement tailor-made and pragmatic solutions in collaboration with our customers to achieve the best possible result.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Competence<\/span><\/h3>
Our range of services is aimed at national and international companies and private individuals based in Switzerland. If necessary, we call on national and, if necessary, international experts from our network.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Foresight<\/span><\/h3>
Together with you, our specialists identify tax opportunities and risks at an early stage and develop solutions as part of long-term tax planning. If necessary, we will secure the chosen path with a tax ruling.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
Tax advice for individuals<\/div>
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Would you like to settle in Switzerland or do you have to file a tax return as an expat in Switzerland? Are you interested in the special status of taxation according to expenditure (lump-sum taxation)? We will be happy to assist you with the following tax issues:<\/p>\n

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  • Tax planning with optimization potential, in particular taking into account pension planning, deductibility of property maintenance and other possible deductions<\/li>\n
  • Preparation of the annual tax return<\/li>\n
  • Settlement of wealthy individuals in Switzerland and assistance with relocation from abroad<\/li>\n
  • Negotiating a lump-sum tax agreement with the tax authorities of various cantons<\/li>\n
  • Structuring private assets with the help of Swiss companies<\/li>\n
  • Advice on inheritance and gift taxes<\/li>\n
  • Assistance with subsequent tax proceedings and preparation of self-disclosures<\/li>\n
  • Advice and preparation of tax inquiries with tax authorities (rulings)<\/li>\n
  • Settlement of Swiss VAT on services from abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Taxation of Swiss real estate<\/div>
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    Our tax experts support you as a property owner or as a company with an operationally used property or investment property with the cantonal and communal taxation of the property and advise you on the applicable property gains tax and transfer taxes and prepare the corresponding declarations. We have extensive practical experience in the following areas in particular:<\/p>\n

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    • Advice, calculation of the tax burden and preparation of the declarations for the sale of a Swiss property. We take into account all possible cantonal regulations such as the application of the replacement purchase and special tax reliefs (such as pension rate taxation in the canton of Solothurn) when preparing the tax return for the purposes of property gains tax.<\/li>\n
    • Tax support for companies in real estate transactions, including comparison of a transfer of shares in the company (share deal) and direct sale of the property (asset deal), due diligence of the property and tax rulings with the relevant tax authorities\/land registry offices as well as support in the implementation of the sale and determination of the purchase price.<\/li>\n
    • Tax advice on the transfer of the power of disposal over a property without a change of ownership under civil law (so-called economic changes of ownership) of Swiss real estate through a change of shareholders or the granting of purchase rights and pre-sale rights.<\/li>\n
    • Tax support for annual declarations and advice for real estate companies and real estate funds, including the calculation of deferred taxes and the preparation of tax reports for investors in real estate funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Business foundation<\/div>
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      If you have a good business idea or would like to start your own business, we will be happy to support you in opening your company. Our specialists have extensive experience in the following areas:<\/p>\n

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      • Selection of the appropriate legal form<\/li>\n
      • Support with the foundation and coordination with the notary<\/li>\n
      • Preparation of a business plan<\/li>\n
      • Support with financing the new business<\/li>\n
      • Search for suitable premises<\/li>\n
      • Coordination with the relevant authorities and obtaining the necessary permits<\/li>\n
      • Determining wages and dividends<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Corporate transactions<\/div>
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        Do you own a company and want to sell it, acquire a company or restructure it? Our experts will be happy to support you with the following services:<\/p>\n

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        • Perform a due diligence including report and implications for the SPA.<\/li>\n
        • Valuation of the company or part of the company and support in determining the purchase price<\/li>\n
        • Advice on the transfer of shares in the company (share deal) or direct sale of the assets (asset deal)<\/li>\n
        • Tax audit of the SPA<\/li>\n
        • Preparation of any tax rulings<\/li>\n
        • Preparation of necessary tax declarations<\/li>\n
        • Preparation of a structuring paper and integration of a newly acquired part of the company into the existing structure<\/li>\n
        • Advice and support with corporate restructuring such as mergers, demergers, asset transfers and reorganizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          Succession planning<\/div>
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          Are you the owner of a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and want to set your company up for long-term success and prepare for a succession solution? We can help you to structure your business accordingly and take the necessary measures to ensure the best possible succession.<\/p>\n

          Based on your needs, we develop a solution that is individually tailored to you and your company. We draw up a structuring paper with possible options and their advantages and disadvantages, which we discuss with you in a client meeting, thus ensuring sustainable tax planning with optimization potential. Of course, we will also support you in implementing the succession solution that has been worked out.<\/p>\n

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          Value added tax (VAT)<\/div>
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          We will be happy to provide your company with support for VAT declarations or assist you with individual questions relating to Swiss VAT.<\/p>\n

          In particular, we specialize in the following Swiss VAT services:<\/p>\n

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          • Examination of your company\u2019s VAT situation and comparison of the declarations with the legal requirements as well as development of any optimization measures<\/li>\n
          • Support in all VAT matters, such as entries, deletions and VAT settlements<\/li>\n
          • Support with input tax reductions and corrections<\/li>\n
          • Advice on VAT for restructuring and property transfers as well as support with the corresponding declarations<\/li>\n
          • Assistance with VAT audits by the Swiss Federal Tax Administration<\/li>\n
          • Treatment of special issues, such as VAT on services from abroad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Tax proceedings<\/div>
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            Our experts will assist you in all possible contacts with tax authorities in Switzerland, be it with cantonal or municipal authorities or with the Federal Tax Administration (FTA):<\/p>\n

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            • Preparation and negotiation of tax rulings<\/li>\n
            • Representation before tax authorities<\/li>\n
            • Representation of parties in tax matters<\/li>\n
            • Preparation of objections, appeals or revisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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              Corporate housekeeping<\/div>
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              We support you in taking all necessary actions that are prescribed by Swiss commercial law or that we consider useful for the management of your company. This includes, among other things:<\/p>\n

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              • Keeping a share register\/share register including a list of beneficial owners<\/li>\n
              • Timely holding and recording of general meetings and meetings of the Board of Directors<\/li>\n
              • Checking the articles of association to ensure that they comply with current legal requirements<\/li>\n
              • Preparation of shareholders\u2019 agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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                We look forward to hearing from you<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/header>
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