Volume 10 No 1    /    Read Article

By Aliasghar Kanani (Guest Authors)

Switzerland can be an attractive country of residence for foreign nationals not pursuing an economic activity in Switzerland. Besides the ordinary income and wealth tax regime, Switzerland provides advantageous tax regimes for expatriates and for high-net-worth individuals. Lump sum tax regimes are based on rulings obtained from Cantonal tax authorities, and the tax base and tax rates vary among the Cantons. Aliasghar Kanani, a Partner of LE/AX Law Firm, Geneva, explains the rules that apply to income, wealth, and inheritance taxes and the advance planning that can prove helpful.  See more →