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Succession Law and Estate Planning |
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Estate planning, drafting of wills and inheritance contracts |
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Advice on matrimonial property issues, drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements |
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Estate administration and distribution |
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Execution of wills |
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Family business succession planning |
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National and International Tax Law (Tax Consulting)
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Advice to individuals and business entities on all aspects of tax law and tax planning |
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Preparation and filing of tax returns |
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Assistance with corporate restructuring programs |
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Representation in all kinds of tax appeals |
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Proceedings involving additional taxation, tax evasion, tax fraud and other tax crimes |
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Advice on pension and welfare benefit plans |
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Real estate taxes, incl. real estate capital gains and transfer taxes |
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Inheritance, estate and gift taxes |
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Tax exemptions, especially for nonprofit and charitable organizations |
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Advice on taking up residence and lump-sum taxation in Switzerland |
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Stamp duties |
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Value added tax (VAT) |
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Claims for Swiss and foreign withholding tax refunds |
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Corporate Law |
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Business incorporations, advisory services and administration |
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Preparation of articles of incorporation and bylaws |
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Assistance with restructuring programs |
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Business divestitures and liquidations |
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Related fields of law, such as landlord/tenant law, employment and labor law |
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Business and Fiduciary Services |
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Financial consulting for business mergers, acquisitions and divestitures |
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Assistance in purchasing or selling real estate |
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Domiciliary services |
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Directorships and trusteeships |
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Guardianships and legal representation |
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Financial accounting, accounts receivable and accounts payable accounting |
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Payroll accounting, incl. social security forms and pay statements |
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Preparation of annual financial statements |
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Financial statement analysis |
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Real estate accounting |
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Foundations, Trusts, Associations |
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Financial structuring and estate planning, especially through family foundations and trusts |
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Formation and administration of
foundations, trusts and associations in Switzerland and other
countries |
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Financial Consulting |
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Financial analysis |
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Development of strategies and asset allocation |
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Assistance in evaluating banks and/or independent asset managers |
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Design of organizational structures |
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Portfolio consolidation |
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Insurance Consulting |
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Swiss Old Age and Survivors Insurance/Disability Insurance Scheme (OASI/DI), employee and private benefit plans |
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Retirement planning |
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