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Civil Procedure Code (CPC) Revision: Background and Overview

The revision of the Swiss Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) will come into force on 1 January 2025. It is intended to improve practicability. This article provides a brief overview of the background and content of the VISCHER blog series on the revision of the CPC.

Teilrevision des Mehrwertsteuergesetzes: Einführung der Plattformbesteuerung per 1. Januar 2025

Ab dem 1. Januar 2025 treten in der Schweiz wesentliche Änderungen im Mehrwertsteuerrecht in Kraft. Der Bundesrat hat die vom Parlament verabschiedete Teilrevision des Mehrwertsteuergesetzes (MWSTG) sowie die überarbeitete Mehrwertsteuerverordnung (MWSTV) umgesetzt.

No tacit extension of the term of office of the Board of Directors

The members of the board of directors are elected for a term of three years, unless the articles of association stipulate a different term of between one and six years.

Combating Abusive Bankruptcy – Ban on Shell Company Trading - Innovations as of January 1, 2025

This article explains why the purchase of a shell company should be avoided today and even more so in the future under the new law, and that the formation of a new company is preferable when setting up a business (start-up).

Discrimination of Swiss Nationals in Family Reunification: When will there be Equal Treatment?

By means of family reunification, persons residing in Switzerland with a legal residence permit can bring their family members living abroad to Switzerland. While EU/EFTTA nationals (with a valid Swiss residence permit) benefit from the very generous provisions in the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP). In this regard, Swiss nationals are generally subject to stricter requirements.

Entering and working in Switzerland - What do foreign nationals need to know?

The conditions under which foreign nationals can enter Switzerland depend on the purpose and duration of their stay on the one hand and on the nationality of the person concerned on the other.

Moving to Switzerland– Taxes and social security (Part two)

Click here to read the first part of this blog.

What do I have to consider as U.S. citizen?

Are you a U.S. citizen who has decided to move to Switzerland? In this case, you should carefully consider the differences between the...

Moving to Switzerland– Taxes and social security (Part one)

Are you a U.S. citizen who has decided to move to Switzerland?

Stay Compliant When Raising Funds for Your Startup: 8 FAQs

Developing a product or service and scaling a startup's business model need big amounts of cash. Thus, most startups seek capital from investors at some point. There are some legal hurdles to overcome when asking people to invest in your startup.

Starting a Company in Switzerland – will I Jeopardize My Residence Permit?

What is a Third-Country National?

The residence status and, therefore, the legal possibilities and risks differ in Switzerland between nationals from EU-EFTA countries and nationals from third countries. A third-country national...