la fiscalidad

Capital Increase and Capital Reduction: the New Swiss Corporate Law in a Nutshell

 
A new corporate law, Capital Increase and Capital Reduction in Switzerland is set to come into force on 1 January 2023. 
 
But what does it mean for your Swiss business and how can you take advantage of the opportunities it offers?
 
The new legislation is designed to improve the functioning of companies, particularly with regard to capital increase and capital reduction. The main objective is to simplify the process of corporate restructuring and to help companies engage in efficient capital management. 
 

Gift Taxation in Switzerland

Gift tax is a specific kind of taxation existing in Switzerland. This kind of taxes usually levy on gifts received by the swiss residents and can vary from each Cantone. Luckily, not all gifts are taxable in Switzerland. Gift taxes were imposed by the government in order for heirs to stop avoiding taxation, in case they receive an immovable property or great amount as an inheritance. The gift tax almost applies to every Canton except for Schwyz and Lucerne, these Cantons are tax exempted under the swiss legislation. But many locals believe that a gift tax is unfair and as for many countries such a definition is don’t even exist.

2019 Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing—What’s New?

On the 19th of May 2019, Swiss voters voted in favour of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF)—confirming the corporate taxation reform. The main purpose of the reform is to bring tax legislation in line with international standards and to remove Switzerland from the EU “Grey List”, which it has been in since December 2017. This list includes states that are under EU control and have agreed to cooperate to improve the tax system.
 

Tipos de impuestos en Suiza

Los tipos de los impuestos existentes en Suiza se puede dividir en tres grandes categorías: los impuestos federales, impuestos cantonales y los impuestos municipales. A fin de evitar la superposición de la fiscalidad, Suiza ha concluido acuerdos de doble imposición con la mayoría de los países industrializados, para proteger a los inversores extranjeros de la doble tributación.