LEGAL SERVICES IN SWITZERLAND

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Requesting the Legal Services of a Swiss Law Firm >>

• Switzerland is one of the most prosperous countries in Europe and it provides great investment opportunities to foreign enterprisers. 

• However, in order to run a successful business, investors will require the expertise of a Swiss law firm. 

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>> Requesting the Legal Services of a Swiss Law Firm

• A law firm in Switzerland can guide you through the legal system of the country and help you make the right decision.

• Our legal team in Switzerland is comprised of lawyers and accountants ready to provide support and business consultancy in all corporate and civil matters.

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Legal Services Provided by our Law Firm in Switzerland >>

• Our law firm in Switzerland offers the following legal services:

incorporation of companies in Switzerland;

setting up subsidiaries and/or branches;

obtaining permits or licenses for your business;

mergers and acquisitions in Switzerland.

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>> Legal Services Provided by our Law Firm in Switzerland

• Our law firm in Switzerland also offers the following legal services:

liquidation of companies in Switzerland;

corporate and commercial litigation;

tax advice and planning;

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Opening a Company in Switzerland

• The first step when investing in Switzerland is to verify the types of companies available for registration and the best canton to invest in.

• Our lawyers in Switzerland can provide detailed information about the federal and cantonal legislation.

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Setting Up Subsidiaries and/or Branches in Switzerland

• If you want to expand your business in Switzerland you can choose either to open a branch or to set up a subsidiary in this country.

What is a branch?

A branch in Switzerland is an extension of a foreign company. It is not considered a legal entity so all the responsibilities for its actions are taken by the parent company.

What is a subsidiary?

A subsidiary in Switzerland is a company with legal personality, characterized by the fact that part of the capital is owned by a foreign company.

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Obtaining Permits or Licenses in Switzerland

• If you need to perform certain types of activities in Switzerland you will need specials permits and licenses issued by the authorities.

• You don’t have to go in person to Switzerland in order to obtain these documents.

• Our Swiss lawyers can help you, if you give them the power of attorney to represent you in front of the Swiss authorities.

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Mergers and Acquisitions in Switzerland

• Our Swiss lawyers provide legal services related to mergers and acquisitions and purchase of shares in existing Swiss companies.

• For a merger or an acquisition in Switzerland, you may ask for legal support from one of our Swiss lawyers.

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Liquidation of Companies in Switzerland

• Company liquidation in Switzerland can be voluntary or compulsory.

• Closing a company in Switzerland can be an easy process if you ask for the advice of our Swiss lawyers and you are prepared to face all the stages of this procedure.

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Corporate and Commercial Litigation in Switzerland

• The Swiss judicial system consists of the Federal Supreme Court, the Federal Criminal Court and the Federal Administrative Court. 

• For any corporate or commercial litigation in Switzerland, one of our Swiss attorneys may represent you in front of any court and through all the stages of a trial.

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Tax Advice and Planning in Switzerland

• Switzerland levies direct or indirect taxes.

• Our lawyers in Switzerland are up to date with all the regulations related to taxes you have to pay for your business in this country.

• They will help you save your money if you will apply our legal advice related to tax minimization in Switzerland.

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Legal Assistance in Switzerland

• For legal assistance related to company formation in Switzerland or any other legal issues that you or your business may encounter, you can ask for consultancy from our lawyers in Switzerland.

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• For more information please contact us at:

  (+44)203-287 0408

office @lawyersswitzerland.com

http://www.lawyersswitzerland.com/

Thank you for yourattention!

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