Switzerland: Venture Capital

Switzerland is a friendly place to start a business, with many international companies having their headquarters in the country.

Swiss Social security is financed through contributions based on an employee's gross salary, shared equally between employer and employee...

The use of trusts for wealth management and asset protection has evolved well beyond their English Common Law origins. Today, Switzerland stands out as a preferred jurisdiction for the administration of trusts, offering a unique combination of legal recognition, flexibility and professionalism. So, what makes Swiss Trustees particularly valuable?

The Limited Qualified Investor Fund ("L-QIF"), a new fund vehicle, will be introduced to the Collective Investment Scheme Act ("CISA"; new article 118a) and should enter into force in August 2023 at the earliest.

New Swiss corporate law came into force on 1 January 2023. The transition period for Swiss companies to adapt their articles of association and regulations to the new corporate law is two years...

On 22 April 2020, the Swiss Federal Council announced financial support measures for startup companies to help them mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic.