Commercial LawFinanceFiscal LawLabour Law

Swiss VAT rates in 2024

9 January 2024
Did you already apply the new VAT rates ?  The necessary adaptations in the systems are often complex and require preparation. The entry into was forced on the 1st of January 2024, did you take the necessary measures? We recommend that an action plan is put in place to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible and that the systems take into account the new rates as well as the…
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Commercial LawData Protection

Commercial law : Imitation

13 December 2023
Hot legal news  Since 2017, MANGO has been under scrutiny for allegedly replicating a series of iconic designs from CELINE. Notably, even reputable publications, including a feature in The Independent, have underscored the striking similarities between the £50 Mango…
Employment ContractLabour Law

Labour Law: Resignation

11 December 2023
Labour Law: I wish to resign What are the terms and conditions? It is not unusual these days to want to resign. Labour law allows a lot of leeway for this procedure. Lawrence explains how to terminate your employment contract! Termination is a necessary step to…
Employment ContractLabour LawSalary

Bonus : 13th salary

4 December 2023
End of year is approaching, should you be entitled to a bonus or 13th salary? In Switzerland, there is no general regulation that obliges employers to pay a bonus or a thirteenth salary to their employees. However, some employment contracts or collective agreements may provide for the payment of such a bonus. In this case, the employer is obliged to pay it in accordance with the terms of…
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ChildrenDivorce and SeparationFamily Law

Divorce : Custody rights

30 November 2023
Family law: Custody rights: everything you need to know! Custody rights determine the place of residence and care of a child whose parents are divorced. Custody is part of parental authority.  Having custody of a child means living in a common household with him or…
DivorceDivorce and SeparationFamily Law

Divorce and / or separation ?

23 November 2023
Family law: Divorce and separation, what is the difference? The end of a conjugal union can be brought about by two measures: divorce and separation. What is the difference between them? Lawrence explains it to you here.  Separation: Separation is a less radical measure than divorce. It is usually a period that couples in crisis use, resulting in either reconciliation or divorce.  Life…
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Divorce

Are the spouses obliged to share their occupational pension claims?

13 May 2023
Are the spouses obliged to share their occupational pension claims? In Swiss law, spouses are subject to the participation in acquisitions regime, which provides that gains made during the marriage are shared between spouses at the dissolution of the marriage. This also includes accumulated professional pension assets during the marriage. However, spouses are not required to share their claims to…
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