This revised 4th edition of the Switzerland Business & Investment Handbook covers the latest information and all key aspects of doing business, investing and living in Switzerland. It is a unique reference manual featuring 27 separate chapters, each of them concise and to the point, providing the information that really matters. Besides an introduction to Switzerland's historical, political, social and economic framework, the book covers company and contract law, competition law, intellectual property law, taxation of personal income and investments, corporate taxation, VAT, international tax aspects, real estate, residence, the social security system, private banking, financial market regulation, and other important subjects. This range of relevant chapters combined with portraits of the Swiss cantons and a facts-and-figures section make the handbook user-friendly and practical.

The book is aimed at:
• Investors and entrepreneurs interested in investing, living and doing business in Switzerland
• Executives who wish to have a clear overview of the legal, tax and economic framework in Switzerland
• International tax and legal advisors, business consultants and fiduciaries
• English-speakers living, working and doing business in Switzerland

Autorentext
Dr. Christian H. Kälin, TEP, IMCM, Chairman of Henley & Partners, is considered one of the world's foremost experts in investment migration and citizenship-by-investment, a field he pioneered. Holding master's and PhD degrees in law from the University of Zurich, he is a sought-after speaker and advises governments and international organizations. He is the author, co-author, or editor of many publications, including standard works such as the Global Residence and Citizenship Handbook, Ius Doni: The Acquisition of Citizenship by Investment, the Henley & Partners Kochenov Quality of Nationality Index, and the Switzerland Business & Investment Handbook. Dr. Kälin is also a member of various industry bodies and associations, including being a member of the Governing Board of the Investment Migration Council in Geneva.

Zusammenfassung
In diesem einzigartigen Handbuch beleuchten renommierte Autoren aus Wissenschaft und Praxis die wichtigsten historischen, politischen und rechtlichen Eckpfeiler für eine erfolgreiche Ansiedlung und Geschäftstätigkeit ausländischer Unternehmer in der Schweiz. Das Buch liefert wertvolle Informationen über das schweizerische Sozial- und Rechtssystem und erläutert insbesondere wichtige Aspekte des Gesellschafts-, Vertrags-, Wettbewerbs-, Immaterialgüter- und Steuerrechts in der Schweiz. Auch der schweizerische Immobilienmarkt, der Finanzmarktplatz und der Bankensektor werden näher beleuchtet. Das Handbuch eignet sich gleichermassen für Geschäftsleute und Investoren aus dem Ausland wie auch für deren Berater in der Schweiz. Wichtige Grundinformationen und Zahlen, praktische Übersichten, Checklisten und Porträts der einzelnen Kantone vermitteln praxisnahes Wissen und runden die hohe Benutzerfreundlichkeit des Buchs ab. This revised 4th edition of the Switzerland Business & Investment Handbook covers the latest information and all key aspects of doing business, investing and living in Switzerland. It is a unique reference manual featuring 27 separate chapters, each of them concise and to the point, providing the information that really matters. Besides an introduction to Switzerland's historical, political, social and economic framework, the book covers company and contract law, competition law, intellectual property law, taxation of personal income and investments, corporate taxation, VAT, international tax aspects, real estate, residence, the social security system, private banking, financial market regulation, and other important subjects. This range of relevant chapters combined with portraits of the Swiss cantons and a facts-and-figures section make the handbook user-friendly and practical. The book is aimed at: -Investors and entrepreneurs interested in investing, living and doing business in Switzerland -Executives who wish to have a clear overview of the legal, tax and economic framework in Switzerland -International tax and legal advisors, business consultants and fiduciaries -English-speakers living, working and doing business in Switzerland