Blum&Grob Attorney at Law

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14.02.2024

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The Canton of Zurich is strengthening its position as a hub for foundations

The Canton of Zurich is strengthening its position as a hub for foundations. With over 2,200 charitable foundations and an estimated total wealth of over 18 billion Swiss francs, Zurich is the largest foundation location in Switzerland. However, in the past, Zurich’s strict requirements for tax exemption compared to other cantons led to a decrease in its attractiveness as a foundation location. This is now changing.

23.10.2024

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Tax procedure in the event of an individual’s death in Switzerland – an overview

The death of a close person is a far-reaching event that brings tremendous grief for the relatives. Following the bereavement, the relatives must assume a range of tasks and obligations. The tax liability of the deceased ends with his death. The tax relations of the deceased are transferred to the heirs, which is why they are required to take care of a number of procedural duties relatively quickly following a brief period of reverence. The heirs must deal with tax claims relating to the ended tax liability of the deceased as well as tax claims concerning inheritance. This article explains key aspects of the tax procedure in the event of a bereavement in which civil law naturally plays a significant role.