• FBT Attorneys-at-Law

    FBT lawyers and tax advisers have worked in banks, multinational companies, international trust companies, family offices, notary offices and law firms, in Switzerland, in France and in other countries.

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  • A law firm based in Geneva and Paris

    Founded in 1993, FBT Attorneys-at-Law (FBT) is a multidisciplinary law firm which operates in the financial and commercial sectors as well as in niche activities, with a predominantly cross-border dimension.

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  • Team specialisation and specialised group synergies

    Constant exchanges among these groups translates into continual sharing of up-to-date information in each area.

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Non-French tax residents will be impacted by the reform of the French real estate wealth tax from 1 January 2024

In line with its reputation in tax matters, France has once again amended the rules applicable to the real estate wealth tax (hereinafter referred to as the "IFI").
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New developments in data protection

Today, data collection is a key development tool for businesses but it is also a source of great concern for individuals.
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Echange international de renseignements fiscaux : mieux vaut agir tard que jamais

Bien que les contribuables mis en cause résident souvent à l'étranger, le droit suisse leur confère la possibilité de participer aux procédures en Suisse.
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The « Dutreil » pact in an international context: a precautionary measure to effectively reduce the French tax cost of a company transfer

The fact that a company or its shareholders are located outside France sometimes makes people forget that French tax law imposes duties on gratuitous transfers in many cases, even though the deceased (or donor) is domiciled abroad. The surprise will be bitter for the heirs of an unprepared succession.
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The Non-Competition Clause in the Digital Age

Not all electronic signatures allow a non-compete clause to be validly concluded.
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The Tricky Treatment of French SCIs in an International Context

Setting up a French SCI (real estate company) to acquire real estate is often presented as an efficient structuring tool [...] However, this type of investment vehicle can entail numerous pitfalls, especially in a Franco-Swiss context...
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The criminal liability chain and failure to report to MROS

Relationship managers, the compliance department and the institution itself are all exposed to criminal liability in the event of a failure to report to MROS.
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Seven teams in Geneva and Paris

The firm’s organization comprises specialized and complementary legal teams working in two locations and focused on the following spheres of expertise:

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The Non-Competition Clause in the Digital Age Août 2026 / Allnews / Labour and social insurance Serge Fasel , Théo Goetschin
The Tricky Treatment of French SCIs in an International Context Juillet 2026 / ASG / Tax , Family Estate Alain Moreau , Jean-Luc Bochatay
The criminal liability chain and failure to report to MROS Juillet 2026 / Allnews / White-collar crime Théo Goetschin , Noémie Pauli
Dutreil Pact: stricter, yet still essential Juillet 2026 / Allnews / Corporate and Commercial , Tax Jérôme Bissardon
The criminal liability chain and verification of the BO’s identity Juin 2026 / Allnews / White-collar crime Théo Goetschin , Aurélie Moyal-Azra

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