Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Switzerland
Band 3
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+ 41 44 267 63 00About
Provided by ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein AG
We provide personal and individually tailored advice in relation to all aspects of life and business decisions with tax implications.
ADB will act as your partner in all areas of national and international tax law and in bordering issues of business law. The main focus of our work lies in the following activities:
- Analysis of the tax situation (chances and risks; health checks)
- Tax planning (concept elaboration including legal implementation)
- Tax ruling requests; negotiations with the tax authorities
- Expert opinions (including second opinions)
- Assistance in tax audits
- Representation in tax appeals
- Compliance (tax returns etc.)
- Value-added tax (VAT) advice and compliance
- Consulting in cross-border situations
Tax services for companies
We advise our clients, which originate from various sectors, regarding national and international corporate tax law (corporate income and capital taxes, withholding tax, issuance stamp tax and securities transfer tax). Moreover, our services include advice in relation to value-added tax and customs duties. If desired, we will not only prepare tax concepts made to measure for your company, but will also ensure the legal implementation and attend to their operational execution.
Tax services for private individuals
We advise private individuals in all areas of national and international tax law, the law on social security contributions and legal issues arising in the context of tax planning.
Chambers Review
ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein advises clients on both contentious and non-contentious tax matters. The law firm has experience representing clients in disputes concerning dividends and VAT. In addition, it assists clients with mutual agreement procedures, double tax treaties and disclosure matters. Team members also act for clients on the tax consequences of corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- ADB assisted Wagner International with its global transfer pricing policy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The ADB team has good ability with a pragmatic and commercial approach."
"The lawyers at ADB are always in the position to advise on the best possible solution for the clients."
"The team is responsive, technical and pragmatic."
"The ADB team has good ability with a pragmatic and commercial approach."
"The lawyers at ADB are always in the position to advise on the best possible solution for the clients."
"The team is responsive, technical and pragmatic."
Notable Practitioners
Andreas Helbing has a broad tax practice, assisting clients with cross-border matters such as double tax treaties, mutual agreement procedures and self-disclosure. In addition, Helbing advises clients on the tax treatment of R&D funding.
"Andreas Helbing is very diligent, solid and nice to work with."
Pascal Taddei moves up the rankings this year following extensive client feedback. He advises clients on contentious tax matters, including disputes relating to VAT, as well as on the tax aspects of corporate transactions.
"It has always been a pleasure to work with Pascal. He has a deep understanding of tax technical structuring matters and he is client-focused."
Fabian Duss represents clients in disputes with the Swiss tax authorities and assists with the taxation of dividends. He also acts on the tax consequences of corporate transactions.
"Fabian Duss has comprehensive knowledge in the areas of tax law, business administration and corporate strategy."
"He is good to work with, he is straightforward and reasonable."
Ranked Lawyers at
ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein AG
Switzerland
Members
Provided by ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein AG
Britta Rehfisch
Fabian Streule
Helen Spiegel
Jürg Altorfer
Manuel Dubach
Marc Dietschi
Marco Buchmann
Marco Greter
Mathias Häni
Michael Felber
Olivia Schwarz
Patrck Balz
Roger Riger
Sylvie Futo
Theodor A.J. Ambauen
Urs Zeltner
Yannick Scheitlin
Clients
Provided by ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein AG
Castle Alternative and Castle Private Equity
Kuoni und Hugentobler-Stiftung
Zürcher Kantonalbank
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