The Family Office Employee: Where Swiss Labour Law Meets Private Wealth Discretion
Swiss labour law applies in full to family office employment. Key issues: contracts, social insurance, confidentiality, and work permits for foreign staff.
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Switzerland Tightens Its Anti-Money Laundering Framework: What the 2026 Reform Means
Switzerland adopted new anti-money laundering and transparency laws in September 2025. Here is what the reform means for companies, advisers and their owners.
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Lex Koller Tightened: What the Federal Council’s 2026 Proposals Mean for Foreign Property Buyers
The Swiss Federal Council proposed significant changes to Lex Koller in April 2026. Here is what the new rules would mean for foreign property buyers in Switzerland.
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When a Handshake Is Not Enough: The Shareholders’ Agreement Every International Co-Founder Needs
A shareholders agreement protects co-founders when Swiss corporate law stays silent. What international founders need to include and why it matters.
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Bringing Your Family With You: Spouses, Children, and Dependents Under Swiss Immigration Law
How to bring your spouse, children, and dependents to Switzerland – the permit rules, conditions, and timelines under Swiss immigration law.
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Choosing Between a Swiss SA and Sàrl: What Founders from Abroad Should Weigh Before Incorporating in Geneva
A practical comparison of the Swiss SA and Sarl for international founders – governance, capital, flexibility, and when each form makes sense.
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Signing in Geneva, Enforcing in London or Dubai: How Swiss Contracts Travel Across Borders
How Swiss contracts travel – what happens when a Geneva agreement needs to be enforced in London, Dubai, or another jurisdiction.
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From Permit B to Swiss Citizenship: A Realistic Decade-Long Path for International Families
How international families move from a Swiss B permit to citizenship – the timeline, conditions, and what the process genuinely requires.
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Buying Into a Swiss Business as a Foreign Investor: The Due Diligence Most Newcomers Skip
What foreign investors need to check before buying into a Swiss company – the due diligence steps most newcomers overlook.