Fun facts around all things EU and the rest of Europe
A member of the Board of Directors is part of the supreme governing body and thus ultimately bears joint responsibility for the company. The board member’s activity is therefore inevitably associated with risks that can ultimately lead to personal liability. How can such a risk now be reduced? Duties of a member of the Board … Read more
The trend towards working from home keeps continuing. In this article, we shed light on the legal situation of this increasingly popular work model in Switzerland. Switzerland is an attractive place for employees, not least because of its high salaries and low-income taxation. At the same time, the Swiss economy needs skilled professionals and the … Read more
Case study: A Austrian-French couple got married in Austria and moved with their common children from Austria to Switzerland due to a change of jobs. The couple did not make any testamentary dispositions. The husband dies in an accident. He leaves movable assets as well as real estate in Austria, France, and Switzerland. Q: Which … Read more
What social insurance schemes exist in Switzerland and who is subject to them? What social security deductions must be expected when a company is to be founded in Switzerland? What else should be considered or recommended? Example: An IT company based in France plans to establish a subsidiary in Switzerland. In addition to new employees, … Read more
Private Insurance When private individuals or companies move to Switzerland or group companies are established in Switzerland, there is a lot to do. The review and, where necessary, procurement of insurance cover should not be forgotten. When private individuals or companies move to Switzerland or group companies are established in Switzerland, there is a lot … Read more
Sooner or later, anyone moving to Switzerland will be confronted with a request for an extract from the debt collection register (“Betreibungsregisterauszug”). This document is regularly requested when applying for rented accommodation and some- times also when applying for a job. What is it all about? It is possible, but not necessary, to enclose evidence … Read more
The question of a “roof over one’s head” is one of the most basic needs when moving to another country. The following information will provide an overview of the basics of Swiss tenancy law to new residents. As a new resident, it is important to prove to the landlord that the rent payments are secured. … Read more
In Switzerland, pension contributions into the pension systems are tax deductible in the year of the payment. In contrast, pension benefits are subject to taxation in the year of payout. In Switzerland, pension contributions into the pension systems are tax deductible in the year of the payment. In contrast, pension benefits are subject to taxation … Read more
When thinking about migrating to Switzerland, you might already have made your own initial tax research. In doing so, you inevitably come across the term “source tax” (often also referred to as “withholding tax” or “wage withholding tax”.) and often come to the conclusion that the tax liability is fully settled by the source tax, … Read more
While other European countries such as Germany, Spain, Italy and France have become less attractive to immigrants, Switzerland is the only European country to improve its ranking in the top 10 of the Global Talent Study 2020. Switzerland gained one rank, overtaking France to become the seventh most popular country for employees from abroad. Switzerland’s … Read more
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