• 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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French debt and taxation: what can we expect?

After the surprise slippage in France's public deficit in 2023 (5.5% rather than the expected 4.9%), the debate on public finances is gaining momentum.

Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a mutual recognition agreement

Access to the UK financial market by Swiss providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?

Signing a «Dutreil» pact before transferring a company

A precautionary measure to effectively reduce tax costs in a Franco-Swiss context.

France further reinforces its anti-abuse tax arsenal

The French Finance Act for 2024 has introduced a number of new measures, particularly in the area of international taxation. It has further reinforced an already particularly repressive anti-abuse provision.

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 conditions loans from persons closely related to a company in difficulty are subordinated.

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 that may be of interest to both jurisdictions.

(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 Court clarifies the details.

Six 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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