The Swiss Parliament has finalised the tax reform 17 in the final vote of September 28, 2018. The new tax law should be implemented at the beginning of the year 2020. The entering into force of the tax reform 17 is subject to a possible referendum and a popular vote.
Newsletters
Taxation of the Digital Economy: Developments in the EU and implications on Swiss entities
On 9 September 2018, the EU Finance Ministers decided to find an agreement about the future taxation of the digital economy in the EU until the end of the year. It is discussed to introduce a tax of 3% on the turnover of digital services and a new "digital permanent establishment".
Accelerated distribution of dividends
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has recently cleared the way for the accelerated distribution of dividends from subsidiaries to the parent company and the shareholders of the parent company from a Swiss withholding tax perspective.
Value Added Tax regarding Crypto Currencies and Initial Coin Offerings
On June 21, 2018, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration SFTA published a first draft of their adjusted practice guidelines regarding the taxation of crypto currencies with respect to the value added tax (VAT).
New Federal Circular No 37A regarding Taxation of Employee Participation Benefits
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has published a new Circular Letter on May 4, 2018 regarding the tax treatment of participation benefits at the level of the employer.
Arbitration Agreement, or no Arbitration Agreement, that is the question
Unlike Hamlet's agonizing question, the question of the arbitration agreement is of much less importance. Nevertheless, this question regularly leads to heated discussions during contract negotiations and can be of great importance for the parties.
The Financial Responsibilities of the Board of Directors in the Group
According to a further decision of the commercial court of the canton of Zurich in the Swissair case, the centralized management of the financing of a group of companies does not constitute a breach of the non-transferable and inalienable financial responsibilities of the board of directors of the controlled company.
Blockchain Taskforce Publishes Recommendations
The Blockchain Taskforce has released the White Paper with recommendations how to amend the current law to appropriately reflect the new developments in connection with the blockchain technology and Initial Coin Offerings.
AEOI and voluntary self-disclosure – the deadline expires
On January 1, 2017 the legal basis for the introduction of the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) came into force.
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.
Highlights
Crypto Exchange
With the support of our experts in crypto and AML regulations we have successfully registered a new crypto exchange with a self-regulating organization in Zug, Switzerland.
Initial Coin Offering: FINMA non-action letter for crypto art service firm obtained
With the support of our lawyers a Zug based company engaging in the digitalizing of art obtained a non-action letter from FINMA in connection with an Initial Coin Offering (ICO).
Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law
Having successfully completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies of the University of Zurich (UZH) in Employment Law as well as having passed the oral specialist exam, Philipp Bachmann was awarded the title of „Certified Specialist SBA Employment Law“ by the Swiss Bar Association in June 2018.
Trainings for Companies regarding Data Privacy (with focus on the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR))
Matthias Lerch and Andrea Hauser have already trained employees of companies from different sectors and industries regarding data privacy. We are happy to assist you with workshops tailored to your needs to ensure the correct handling of personal data at all times and to achieve data protection compliance.
Initial Coin Offering: Tax ruling for the issuance of an asset token obtained
Reichlin Hess obtained a tax ruling regarding the income tax treatment of an ICO regarding an asset token.
Collaboration with soXes GmbH
The implementation of data protection regulations requires IT to be under control at all times. Reichlin Hess AG has found in soXes GmbH a partner with proven experience in the IT sector (over 200 successful development projects and over 100 active customers). Together with soXes GmbH we can offer you comprehensive advice in the area of data protection.
The Mediation and Conciliation Network
Matthias Lerch has been recognized as Accredited Member and Representative Neutral in the Meditation and Conciliation Network. https://mediationhub.org/neutrals/list-of-panelists/?wpbdp_view=search&kw=lerch MCN panelists resolve multi-party, complex cases in virtually all areas of the law.
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…
Initial Coin Offering: 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.