Zurich Tax Lawyer

The Switzerland tax lawyers at Suter Howald Rechtsanwälte represent clients in a wide range of tax services involving tax planning and structuring. Switzerland tax attorneys are knowledgeable in all areas of general tax law, including but not limited to instances of income taxes, real property gains taxes and inheritance and gift taxes, value added taxes, withholding and stamp taxes. The Switzerland tax lawyers’ services in particular include:

• Planning of reorganizations and tax optimization of group structures
• Obtaining rulings from the tax authorities for a tax-optimized implementation
• Tax due diligence
• Assessment of international facts regarding relevant double tax treaties
• Tax planning and tax declarations for individuals and legal entities
• Tax advice for real property transactions and drawing up of appropriate declarations
• Value added tax: assessment of facts, preliminary examinations, turnover reconciliations and support of tax audits
• Representation before tax authorities and tax courts
• Representation in supplementary and penalty tax proceedings

Experienced Zurich Tax Attorney

A tax is a charge by the government on the income of an individual or a corporation, as well as the value of an estate or gift. The objective in assessing tax is to generate revenue to be used for the needs of the public. A tax is not a voluntary payment but an enforced contribution exacted pursuant to legislative authority.

Switzerland has a complex tax system. The original taxing powers lie with the cantons. This cantonal tax autonomy leads to intense tax competition between the cantons for companies and individuals. Even within a canton there is a tax competition between the communities, because communities have within certain limits the competence to determine their tax rates. The Confederation may levy taxes only where this is permitted under the constitution. Direct federal tax, value added tax, withholding tax and stamp duty generate a substantial part of tax revenues for the Confederation

An experienced Switzerland tax lawyer is knowledgeable in understanding the details, facts, complications, and circumstances that arise in tax cases.

Trusted Zurich Tax Law Firm

The Switzerland tax attorneys at Suter Howald Rechtsanwälte are distinguished by extensive experience advising and representing clients in tax matters. For expert advice and representation in a tax matter, contact the tax lawyers at Suter Howald Rechtsanwälte in Switzerland.