Lawyer Tax Law

Typically, a tax expert in tax law charges between 300 and 500 Swiss francs per hour. At GetYourLawyer, you can also agree on a cost ceiling depending on the situation, so you always have control over expenses. Each canton has its own tax law, and taxes income, wealth, inheritances, capital gains, and property differently. Therefore, it can be useful to work with a tax law specialist from the region, as tax experts usually specialize in multiple cantons and sometimes internationally as well.

Smart tax decisions can be a crucial factor in business success. Therefore, your tax law expert supports you in recognizing risks early and maximizing your tax planning flexibility within the framework of applicable law.

Our specialists offer the following services, among others:

• Development of innovative and sustainable tax strategies for national and international matters, taking into account current tax developments
• Implementation of tax-efficient financing and licensing structures
• Tax support for acquisitions, sales, restructuring, and transformations
• Assistance with strategic planning, structuring, transfer pricing, due diligence, and implementation of tax matters
• General tax administration as well as tax accounting and tax reporting
• Support in appeal proceedings
• Tax advice and assessment of employee participation plans
• Comprehensive VAT advice
• Advice on withholding tax and stamp duties
• Advice on property gains tax and other property taxes

Tax intricacies are generally not among the core competencies of a sole proprietor, which is why tax planning by an external specialist is worthwhile. Your tax expert will analyze your personal and business situation, anticipate potential changes, and tailor tax planning to you individually.

Our specialists offer the following services, among others:

• Establishment and restructuring of sole proprietorships
• Assessment and guidance on questions of distinguishing between private and business assets, commercial securities, and real estate trading
• Comprehensive VAT advice
• Advice in the field of social security and pension provision
• Support in business succession planning and cessation of self-employment
• Assistance in appeal proceedings

Every tax situation is different and requires individual assessment. Therefore, certified tax experts from GetYourLawyer's network do not offer standardized products but instead provide individual support, evaluate your goals and needs, and offer you a tailored solution based on that.

Our specialists offer the following services, among others:

• Consultation on the taxation of natural persons (shareholders, employees, expatriates, lump-sum taxpayers)
• Tax structuring of real estate ownership
• Support in inheritance and gift taxes, pension, and social security law
• Tax-efficient investment planning and assessment of investment strategies
• Tax-efficient structuring of investment funds, collective investment schemes, and other capital market instruments
• Advice on property gains tax and other property taxes
• Support in appeal proceedings

Gifts to spouses are exempt from gift tax in all cantons. It's different for gifts between parents and children. Here, there may be tax implications under certain circumstances. The amount of tax depends on cantonal regulations. The good news is that taxes are only due when the gift exceeds a certain exemption amount. This amount usually depends on the degree of kinship. The closer the relationship between the donor and the recipient, the higher this exemption amount.

In principle, all legal entities – including AG and GmbH – are required to keep accounts and prepare financial statements. Sole proprietorships and partnerships, such as general or limited partnerships, with an annual turnover of less than half a million Swiss francs, only need to keep simplified accounts, which only include income, expenses, and the financial position.

Based on the tax return submitted, the tax authorities determine the tax owed. This decision is communicated to you in a tax assessment notice. It's worth checking this carefully and verifying whether the tax administration has adhered to the declared information. If deductions have been removed or set-offs made, you can object within a 30-day period. For a fixed fee of around CHF 400, you can instruct a tax expert at GetYourLawyer to assess your chances of success in objecting to the tax assessment notice from the tax authorities before initiating a lengthy legal process.

The cost of an initial consultation with a tax attorney can vary depending on the attorney and the scope of the consultation. Many tax attorneys offer an initial consultation at a reduced or fixed rate. The cost of such an initial consultation is typically between CHF 150 and CHF 400.

It's advisable to inquire about the costs in advance and perhaps consult with several attorneys to compare their offers and find an attorney who meets your needs and budget.

A specialist attorney in tax law specializes in advising and representing clients in all matters of tax law. This includes tax advice, tax planning for transactions, representation in tax disputes before authorities and courts, and the development of tax strategies to minimize tax burdens. They assist companies and individuals in understanding complex tax legislation and fulfilling their tax obligations while safeguarding their legal rights.