Our blog

Since 2015, a business manager or board member residing in Switzerland must represent a Swiss corporation or limited liability company. Findea AG provides the required local representation with their mandate.

Maintenance costs that preserve value for properties held as private assets are tax-deductible, while expenses that increase value are not. A federal court decision rejected deduction of martens grilles as costs, since they do not preserve value.

The Federal Court examined whether compensation for waiving the right of usufruct is taxable income or tax-exempt capital gain. The decision was in favor of tax-neutral asset restructuring, since the right of usufruct is inalienable.

Capital gains tax can be deferred if a new replacement property is acquired after the sale of the old one; without a new replacement property, it will be taxed later. The Federal Court decided that upon expiration of time, the profit belongs to the region of the new property, deadlines set by the SSK are not binding.

Professional expenses for commuting between home and workplace, such as bicycle and public transportation costs, are cumulatively tax deductible according to the Federal Court. The Federal Court thus strengthens the flexibility in the choice of transportation for commuters.

The inheritance tax depends on the canton of residence of the deceased; for real estate in other cantons, tax is levied through inter-cantonal tax assessment. The Federal Court confirmed that all heirs are liable for taxation regardless of the allocation of assets.

Findea AG introduces fixed-price accounting subscriptions that support small businesses and cover complex requirements. The subscriptions can be canceled at any time and also offer additional services such as tax advice.

Expenses such as travel and accommodation costs are tax deductible if they are business-related. The burden of proof lies with the taxpayer, otherwise, they will be offset against profits.

Shareholder tie-in agreements (ABV) regulate internal arrangements such as voting commitments and dividend policies, often indefinitely, raising legal concerns regarding excessive commitment. The Federal Court ruled that a non-cancellable ABV can overly restrict economic freedom, especially in succession planning.