On January 1, 2017 the legal basis for the introduction of the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) came into force.
Newsletters
Tax Proposal 17: Canton of Zug welcomes the dispatch of the Federal Council
The Canton of Zug welcomes the dispatch from the Federal Council and underlines the importance of the reform to maintain legal certainty and attractiveness as a business location.
Robotics and its Effects on the Law
Artificial Intelligence is no longer science fiction. In connection with the new Blockchain-based technologies, the legal world is not only facing major challenges in particular with regard to civil and criminal law, but is also experiencing a wide range of new and thrilling legal instruments to address contemporary business issues.
FINMA publishes ICO guidelines
In new guidelines published on 16 February 2018, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority sets out how it intends to apply financial market legislation in handling enquiries from ICO organisers.
Blockchain: ICO Code of Conduct
On 8 January 2018, the Crypto Valley Association (“CVA”), a Swiss based non-profit organization, published a Code of Conduct for Initial Coin Offerings.
Tax Proposal 17: Federal council determines the cornerstones
At its meeting on 31 January 2018, the Federal Council adopted the cornerstones for the message or dispatch to the draft bill to the Parliament regarding the tax proposal 17 (TP17).
Blockchain: Crypto Valley Zug
At least since 2017, the Canton of Zug has evolved into a crypto valley. As a Zug-based commercial law firm we would like to give you a brief insight into Blockchain and crypto-related applications.
Data protection – Threatening EU law: Swiss companies forced to take action
As of 25 May 2018 the European General Data Protection Regulation will become directly applicable in all EU member states. This regulation will also apply to numerous Swiss companies.
Announcements
Newly Qualified Notary Public
Andrea Hauser has now also become an authorized notary public. She is offering notarizations and legalizations in German, English and French.
Successful Conclusion of Complex Branch Closing
Reichlin Hess AG has successfully completed the closing of a Swiss branch with more than 80 employees of a leading…
ICO: Non-action letter from FINMA for crypto payment service provider obtained
Reichlin Hess AG obtained a non-action letter from FINMA based on the updated practice according to the guidelines published on 16 February 2018 in connection with the planned ICO of a crypto payment service provider.
ICO: Leading tax ruling obtained
Reichlin Hess obtained a leading tax ruling regarding the income tax treatment of an ICO regarding a utility token.
Matthias Lerch acts as Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Matthias Lerch is a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts in the course "Management and Law".
New Partner: Thomas Kaufmann
We are happy to welcome Thomas Kaufmann, Attorney at Law and Certified Tax Expert in our team!
Crypto Incorporation
We are happy to assist you with the incorporation of your new Swiss legal entity (Ltd. / LLC) by using renown cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, or Ether.
Utility Token
Reichlin Hess advises on the issuance of a Utility Token from a Swiss regulatory, legal and tax perspective.
Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration
Matthias Lerch has been appointed as Co-Arbitrator in an international dispute under the auspices of the Swiss Chambers’ Arbitration Institution.
New Attorney: Christian Maeder
We are happy to welcome Christian Maeder, Attorney at Law and Certified Tax Expert, in our team! His main practice areas are Swiss and international tax law as well as FinTech and Blockchain regulations.