The time has come to declare taxes, and you are wondering what to do with your real estate? Lawrence explains how to declare them.
In legal language, “real estate” means any property. This term will appear in this article.
According to Swiss law, taxes on real estate are levied where the property is located.
Let’s first make a distinction between real estate located in…
Tax law: How does the VAT work?
6 June 2022
In principle, companies have to pay value added tax (VAT) to the state.
VAT is a consumption tax that was introduced in 1995. The tax is levied on companies that charge it to customers for their products and services. This is mentioned in the receipts (look at the…
Every company, no matter its legal form, must complete a tax declaration. It must be sent to the competent cantonal tax authority before 30 April, if the accounts were closed on 31 December of the previous year.
In the tax declaration, which is often completed by a third…
Do you want to expand the activities of your Swiss company abroad? We remind you what you need to know about it!
Before taking the legal steps, it is essential to find out about the implications of expanding abroad. Carry out market research, set company goals, find out about the local culture. It is important to choose the country that best suits your interests. Deal with the financial and human…
Tax law: I want to create an international subscription for my clients, which VAT do I apply?
6 June 2022
You offer a subscription available internationally for your clients. As it is a service, the subscription will be subject to value added tax (VAT). It is legitimate to wonder which rate will apply, since the subscription is offered internationally. Lawrence answers this…
Are you getting married soon and want to know what matrimonial property regime to adopt? And how to share your assets as future spouses? It is important to ask these questions and above all to take the time to make the right choice.
In Switzerland, there are three…
How can one acquire Swiss nationality through marriage? We explain everything in this article!
Swiss nationality is not acquired automatically after marriage. However, the union does give you the opportunity to apply for facilitated naturalization at the State Secretariat for Migration!
When a Swiss national is married to a foreign national, there are two cases:
A) The couple resides in…
The best day of your life is coming up. It is perfectly legitimate to wonder what will happen to your family name! Indeed, a marriage also includes a good number of legal procedures.
When Meghan married Harry, she became a Mountbatten-Windsor. In Switzerland, the bride and…
Are you married to a foreign national? What will be the nationality of your children? Lawrence explains everything!
The child of a Swiss citizen automatically acquires Swiss nationality. In a binational marriage, the canton and commune of origin of the child will be that of…
2Buying a property as a married couple is a big step in the union! It represents an important new chapter in your life together.
Any transaction is often accompanied by legal procedures that can be complex.
When a property is purchased, the spouses automatically become co-owners, unless they indicate otherwise. They will therefore be in possession of part of the property, according to their…