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Company director and contract with oneself: Yes, but…

Case law has ultimately identified a number of important principles. A recent decision of the Federal Supreme Court helps illustrate…

6 months ago

Inheritance and banking information: what access do heirs have?

The protection of banking information does not end with the account holder: Heirs must be patient and prove their entitlement…

7 months ago

Red card in case of dormant cash

The Paris Court of Appeal closes the door on eligibility for the ‘Dutreil’ scheme.

8 months ago

AMLA and criminal liability of companies in cases of money laundering

Since its introduction into Swiss law on 1 October 2003, corporate criminal liability has given rise to little published case…

9 months ago

International double taxation: behind the scenes of a discreet but decisive reversal

In a recent decision, the French tax judge has secured cross-border transfers by recognising the right to full refund of…

9 months ago

France: the appeal of universal taxation

The idea of introducing broader taxation on taxpayers leaving France is a recurring theme in tax news.

10 months ago

Is there implicit subordination of shareholder loans made to a company in difficulty?

The Swiss Supreme Court has just handed down an interesting decision on the controversial question of whether and under what…

12 months ago

Overview of the main French-Swiss tax news

The purpose of this study is to provide an overview of current tax developments in Switzerland and France on issues…

12 months ago

(Mixed) donation of a property and taxation of the gain

Taxation of property gains is deferred when the property is transferred by donation. A recent ruling by the Swiss Supreme…

1 year ago

Churning objectivity: some useful parameters

In private law, churning is not a defined term, and the question of when an asset manager engages in behaviour…

1 year ago