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Taxes
Voluntary self-disclosure without punishment and simplified tax assessment for heirs – Part 1: What is it about?
Since the financial crisis of 2007/2008, there has been a more intensive fight against tax evasion, with Switzerland offering incentives such as penalty-free voluntary disclosure. These measures facilitate the legalization of untaxed assets.
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Entrepreneurship
Federal Council enacts new fintech regulations
The amended banking ordinance, which comes into effect on August 1, 2017, facilitates market entry for fintechs and strengthens the financial center Switzerland. New regulations ease the acceptance and testing of public deposits up to CHF 1 million without a commercial license.
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Taxes
The VAT Revision - Part 4: Margin Scheme for Artwork, Collectibles, and Antiques
The Swiss VAT revision introduces important changes, including the reintroduction of margin taxation for art objects. From 2018, 30,000 new VAT registrants are expected, which could bring in additional annual revenues of 30 million francs.
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Taxes
Findea Blog | Interview Telemarketing Agency Küchler Tel GmbH
Küchler Tel GmbH has been focusing on quality in B2B telemarketing since 2009, distances itself from disruptive B2C marketing, and promises individual, successful campaigns. With over 30 years of experience, the company offers individual strategies and expertise in numerous industries.
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Taxes
The VAT Revision - Part 3: Changes for the Community and Electronic Newspapers/Books
The Swiss VAT revision, in effect since 2010, provides for significant adjustments from January 1, 2018, including a simplification of revenue thresholds for the municipality and a lower tax rate of 2.5% for electronic media.
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Taxes
The VAT Revision - Part 2: Changes for Foreign Companies
The Swiss VAT revision subjects 30,000 foreign companies to tax liability from 2018. Initiates significant VAT adjustments for mail order business in 2019.
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The VAT Revision - Part 1: Why are these changes so important?
The Swiss VAT revision aims to simplify the tax and relieve Swiss companies of tax burdens. From January 1, 2018, the second part comes into effect, which primarily supports smaller companies.
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Taxes
Effects of the new divorce law on direct taxes - Part 2: The effects
Changes to the divorce law in 2017 affect pension and retirement provisions division, which has direct tax implications. Contributions to pension schemes are tax-deductible, even in the event of divorce.
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Taxes
Impact of the new divorce law on direct taxes - Part 1: The changes
In 2017, changes were made to divorce law, primarily affecting the division of pensions and retirement provisions and having direct tax implications. The goal is a flexible and fair distribution of the retirement pension between divorced partners.
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