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Legislative And Regulatory Updates For 2026

The Bern Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) between Switzerland and the United Kingdom is scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2026 and establish...

Switzerland Finance

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Borel & Barbey

Real Estate & Global Mobility Solutions: Invest Smart, Live Anywhere

Following our joint session of the two GGI Practice Groups Global Mobility Solutions and Real Estate during the GGI World Conference in Zurich, speakers have briefly wrapped up their contents...

Worldwide Real Estate

GGI Global Alliance

Foreign Direct Investment Regimes 2026

What is the national policy with regard to the review of foreign investments (including transactions) on national security and public order grounds?

Switzerland Government

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Private Debt In Switzerland – Practitioners' Perspective | Key Considerations And Practical Solutions

In their latest publication, Clément Bouvier and Luca Bozzo provide a practical overview of the key legal challenges and solutions shaping this fast-growing market.

Switzerland Finance

BB

Borel & Barbey

NEC Contracts: Dispute Resolution Under NEC3 And NEC4

Switzerland Real Estate

Aceris Law

Ausweg aus der Sackgasse des gewerbsmässigen Liegenschaftenhandels - steuerneutrale Umstrukturierung oder Steuerumgehung?

Switzerland Tax

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Vischer AG

Anpassungen beim Mieterschutz in Basel-Stadt: Der Überwälzungssatz wird erhöht

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Land Register Law: Trust With Reservation – What You Need To Know

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Systemwechsel bei der Wohnungsbesteuerung

Switzerland Real Estate

BG

Blum & Grob

Abolition Of The Taxation On Imputed Rental Value Tax

Switzerland Tax

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

System Change In The Taxation Of Residential Property

Switzerland Tax

BK

Bär & Karrer

Update Vernehmlassung Lex Koller

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Änderungen im Mietrecht

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Achat immobilier en Italie : Guide pratique pour les investisseurs étrangers

Switzerland Real Estate

A

Altenburger

Geldwäschereirechtliche Aspekte der Herausgabe und Distribution von Guthaben- und Geschenkkarten

Switzerland Government

KC

Kellerhals Carrard

The UK-Swiss Berne Financial Services Agreement: Convergence Of Two Major Financial Markets

Switzerland Finance

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Switzerland Introduces New (But Limited) FDI-Regime

Switzerland Anti-trust

BK

Bär & Karrer

Remote Work And Permanent Establishments: Key Takeaways From The OECD 2025 Update

Switzerland Tax

PL

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Part 2: Risk Assessment In Global Mobility: An Overview Of Five Key Risk Areas

Switzerland Commercial

C

CONVINUS

NEWSLETTER Du 17 Au 28 Mars 2025 | N° 102

La présente Newsletter de Monfrini Bitton Klein vise à offrir, de manière hebdomadaire, un tour d'horizon de la jurisprudence rendue par le Tribunal fédéral dans les principaux domaines d'activité de l'Etude, soit le droit pénal économique et le recouvrement d'actifs (asset recovery).

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Strengthened Protections For Buyers In The Context Of Real Estate Sales And Construction Contracts

A reform of the Swiss contractual law effective January 1, 2026, will strengthen protections for buyers in real estate sales and construction contracts. The law introduces a mandatory minimum period of 60 days...

Switzerland Real Estate

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Bär & Karrer

Switzerland's Upcoming Vote: A Turning Point For Homeowners

On 28 September 2025, Swiss citizens will vote on a constitutional amendment that would allow cantons to introduce a special property...

Switzerland Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Short-Term Rentals Which Are Continuing To Rise

In Switzerland, the short-term rental of private living space has become increasingly widespread, with Airbnb being the most frequently used platform.

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Neue 60-Tägige Mindestrügefrist Bei Grundstückkauf- Und Werkverträgen

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Tax Red Flags For Newly Created Condominiums

Switzerland Tax

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MME

New Construction Contract Law From 2026: Strengthening The Rights Of Building Owners And Property Buyers

Switzerland Real Estate

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MME

(Prior) Waiver Of The Right Of Pre-Emption?

Switzerland Real Estate

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MME

Beim Verschenken von Liegenschaften genau hinschauen

Switzerland Real Estate

VA

Vischer AG

Revised Transparency Rules On Rents

Switzerland Real Estate

LS

Lenz & Staehelin

Der Neue Limited Qualified Investor Fund (LQIF) - Mit Besonderem Fokus Auf Immobilienanlagen

Switzerland Finance

BK

Bär & Karrer

Reservation Agreements In Swiss Real Estate – Risks And Pitfalls

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Building Permit Authorization In Switzerland: Essential Legal Considerations

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss International Inheritance Law: New Provisions Effective January 1, 2025

Switzerland Family

A

Altenburger

Newsletter Du 26 Février 2024 Au 8 Mars 2024 | N° 67

Rejet des conclusions civiles en lien avec une violation des règles de l'art de construire

Switzerland Criminal

MB

Monfrini Bitton Klein

Der Neue Limited Qualified Investor Fund (LQIF) - Mit Besonderem Fokus Auf Immobilienanlagen

The Swiss fund market holds significant importance in asset management and the distribution of collective investment schemes.

Switzerland Finance

BK

Bär & Karrer

Reservation Agreements In Swiss Real Estate – Risks And Pitfalls

In Switzerland, property transfer requires a notarized public deed for legal security and transparency. The notary ensures the legal compliance of the contract and informs the parties of the fiscal and civil implications.

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Building Permit Authorization In Switzerland: Essential Legal Considerations

Switzerland has long been recognized as a highly attractive destination for real estate investment, particularly in the construction sector.

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Swiss International Inheritance Law: New Provisions Effective January 1, 2025

Switzerland Family

A

Altenburger

Newsletter Du 26 Février 2024 Au 8 Mars 2024 | N° 67

Rejet des conclusions civiles en lien avec une violation des règles de l'art de construire

Switzerland Criminal

MB

Monfrini Bitton Klein

Application Of The Lex Koller With Italy - Reciprocity

Swiss citizens face restrictions when acquiring real estate property in Italy due to the principle of reciprocity enshrined in Italian legislation. In fact, through the principle of reciprocity anchored.

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Gelockertes Zweitwohnungsgesetz Ab 1. Oktober 2024

Ab dem 1. Oktober 2024 dürfen aufgrund der Anpassung des Zweitwohnungsgesetz neu beim Umbau altrechtlicher Wohnungen auch...

Switzerland Real Estate

BK

Bär & Karrer

Partial Revision Of Tenancy Law: Draft Bill On Subletting

On June 18, 2015, Hans Egloff, former National Councillor and President of the Homeowners' Association, submitted a parliamentary initiative...

Switzerland Real Estate

VA

Vischer AG

Webinar: Escrow Services – How To Protect Your Transactions? Case Studies And Lessons Learned

Worldwide Finance

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Maximizing Security: Escrow In Real Estate And Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions (Video)

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

The New L-QIF From A Swiss Tax And Financial Regulatory Perspective

Switzerland Tax

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Impact Of Revision Of Swiss Inheritance Law On Real Estate?

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Lex Koller – Who Is Permitted To Acquire Real Estate In Switzerland?

Switzerland Real Estate

LL

LINDEMANNLAW

Buying Property In Switzerland As A Foreigner - How Does That Work?

Switzerland Real Estate

VA

Vischer AG

Preliminary Draft For A Federal Act On The Transparency Of Legal Entities (TLEA)

Switzerland Government

PL

Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

The Added Value Levy On Real Estate

Switzerland Real Estate

SW

Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Swiss Federal Council Consults On Federal Register Of Beneficial Owners

Switzerland Government

TS

The Sovereign Group

L'imposition des biens immobiliers français en Suisse

Switzerland Real Estate

FA

FBT Avocats SA

Real Estate Comparative Guide

Switzerland Real Estate

NA

NEXUS Avocats

Relocation To Switzerland

Switzerland Tax

BK

Bär & Karrer

Frequently Asked Questions – Moving To And Living In Switzerland

Switzerland Tax

DG

Dixcart Group Limited

Tax Consequences Of Restructuring Of Pension Fund Assets

Switzerland Tax

PD

Prager Dreifuss

L'OBLF Comme Ordonnance D'exécution - Conformité Au Cadre Légal

Switzerland Real Estate

BA

BMG Avocats

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Maximizing Security: Escrow In Real Estate And Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions (Video)

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LINDEMANNLAW

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