Practically all financially relevant business transactions are impacted by taxation. Appropriate tax advice is therefore an essential element of corporate success. The never-ending tide of regulatory changes means that tax advisors must have a high degree of flexibility and creativity, as well as constantly updated know-how.

Extensive know-how
Our Taxation divisions are comprised of a broad range of tax specialists, whose responsibilities include providing tax-related support for both permanent mandates and one-off projects. This encompasses complex corporate transactions such as the purchase and sale of companies, MBOs, changes to group and company structures, initial public offerings (IPOs), as well as the implementation of employee contribution models and the development of tax-optimised financial and retirement plans. Given the growth in audit-related services and cross-divisional cooperation, fully integrated operational, legal and tax solutions are becoming increasingly valuable. Competent advice on VAT matters is of particular importance for all companies.
 
International Knowledge
For cross-border mandates, we enjoy an effective cooperation with our globally active BDO partners. Against the backdrop of globalisation, BDO is developing, for example, international tax planning models aimed at achieving global tax optimisation. Our services range from the development and implementation of tax-efficient organisational structures to the minimisation of import duties and sales tax. International tax advice is provided by specific competence centres.
 
Corporate Law Advice
Comprehensive mandate management naturally involves providing advice on all aspects of corporate law, including commercial law, company law, bankruptcy law, tenancy law, inheritance law, matrimonial law and industrial law. Here too, interdisciplinary cooperation between the specialists in each product area is required.

Contact person

Erich Ettlin

Head of Product Group Tax & Legal

Phone: ++41 41 368 13 36
E-Mail: Erich.Ettlin[at]bdo.ch