Tax

Our clients can count on BianchiSchwald’s tax team to help them make important decisions and structure their projects. We strive to ensure stable solutions tailored to our clients’ needs that are aligned with the ethical standards and transparency requirements imposed by the new international tax environment. The tax team advises and represents Swiss and international clients on all matters related to direct and indirect taxes, customs duties and other levies. It acts for corporations and individuals, financial institutions, investors and investment vehicles, trusts, estates, and foundations. The tax team counts on a first class international network of tax advisors, an excellent working relationships with Swiss tax authorities at all levels and the expertise of the other practice groups of BianchiSchwald.

CORE EXPERTISE

• Advice on transaction structuring and M&A deals;
• Assistance with relocations to and from Switzerland;
• Tax planning for corporations and individuals;
• Advice on transfer pricing issues;
• Assistance to financial institutions and on financial products and derivatives;
• Advice to executives on compensation packages and cross border moves;
• Comprehensive tax advice on real estate related matters;
• Representation of clients in court proceedings and in front of tax authorities;
• Advice to private equity funds;
• Expertise on value added tax (VAT) and customs duties;
• Assistance to entrepreneurs and companies with employee stock option plans;
• Advice on exchange of information.