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Swiss Confederation

Corporate Services in Switzerland
Dividend Tax Relief

In order to avoid double taxation, Switzerland has signed treaties with the European Union and some other jurisdictions to prevent double taxation, allowing subsidiaries of Swiss holding companies to receive tax-free dividends. The holding company is entitled to federal tax relief on the dividends received from its subsidiaries, which is a portion of the net income.

Strategic Geographic Location

Situated in Western Europe, Switzerland provides the best logistics environment for important commercial activities. Being centrally located, Switzerland serves as an excellent entry point for businesses into the European market. It is also suitable for market testing new products or services before expanding into other European countries.

Circumventing EU Tax Regulations

Switzerland is not a member of the European Union, but rather a member of the European Free Trade Association. With these agreements, most market access barriers have been eliminated, including free movement of people, and duty-free cross-border trade. Compared to EU businesses, Swiss enterprises can easily enter the European market without facing the strict EU tax regulations.

Financial Stability

Switzerland's financial stability is mainly attributed to strong purchasing power, low inflation, a robust currency, and stable public finances. All these factors make Switzerland an excellent investment environment that promotes economic prosperity and stability. Swiss banks have a strong capital base, enabling them to better withstand financial crises. Considering all these factors, Switzerland is one of the most suitable places in Europe and even globally for entrepreneurship, expanding into the European market, and investment.

Administrative Regions

AG - Aargau
AI - Appenzell Innerrhoden
AR - Appenzell Ausserrhoden
BE - canton of Bern
BL - Basel-Landschaft
BS - Basel-Stadt
FR - Canton of Fribourg
GE - Canton of Geneva
GL - Glarus
GR - Graubünden
JU - Canton of Jura
LU - Canton of Lucerne
NE - Canton of Neuchâtel
NW - Nidwalden
OW - Obwalden
SG - Canton of St. Gallen
SH - Canton of Schaffhausen
SO - Canton of Solothurn
SZ - Schwyz
TG - Thurgau
TI - Ticino
UR - Uri
VD - Canton of Vaud
VS - Canton of Valais
ZG - Canton of Zug
ZH - canton of Zürich

Belonging Jurisdiction

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