Events Zurich

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Taxation of Swiss corporations (Introduction)

Introduction to principles of taxation of corporations in Switzerland and to cantonal tax privileges

This course, structured in eight session spread over 2010, is designed and led by experts from City of London law firm Speechly Bircham and BDO plus other invited speakers as appropriate.  Full details attached. Registration closing is 5 days before the course.

Considerations when investing in assets

This course is designed to highlight the key issues which need to be considered by private clients before they invest in different types of “special” assets, such as art, planes, yachts and hotels. It will focus on the relevant legal, financial, tax and commercial issues which clients ought to bear in mind.

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Taxation of Swiss corporations (Advanced)

Participation exemption, sophisticated use of specific concepts of taxation and tax holidays.

This course, structured in eight session spread over 2010, is designed and led by experts from City of London law firm Speechly Bircham and BDO plus other invited speakers as appropriate.  Full details attached. Registration closing is 5 days before the course.

Philanthropy

The day will concentrate on specific cross border issues and the ramifications of charitable giving across countries. It will include a number of guest speakers discussing different forms of charitable giving, the types of charitable vehicle which can be established by families and the ways in which families and charities can benefit from this process and monitor it.

An Introduction to Trusts, 18th & 19th January 2011, Zurich

Our annual 2 day training course will be held in Zurich in a similar format to previous years. The course is designed to provide practical instruction for persons working in the banking, financial, trust and fiduciary sectors in Switzerland. It will be of interest to people with relatively little experience of trusts, who wish to gain a more comprehensive knowledge of the subject. Details and Registration form attached.

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Succession and Inheritance (Introduction)

Introduction to legal and tax aspects of inheritance and gifts.

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Succession and Inheritance / International Private Law (Advanced)

Advanced session incl. international legal and tax aspects.

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Application of Double Tax Treaties (Introduction)

Venue: Hotel Glockenhof Zürich, www.glockenhof.ch

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Application of Double Tax Treaties (Advanced)

Tax Information Exchange Agreements (TIEA)

Swiss Tax Module for STEP professionals will involve 10-12 sessions spread over the next two years (starting January 2010). The sessions could take place each second month either as a late afternoon/early evening session, lasting up to 2 hours. The Swiss Tax Module can then be re-launched every 2nd year.

The language shall be German. For each session know-how material shall be made available to the participants. Pre-studying is helpful but not necessary, as the sessions are designed in an introduction and advanced session (if applicable).
Taxation of Trusts in Switzerland

This session will give an overview of taxation of trusts in Switzerland on the basis of the Kreissschreiben No. 14.

Venue: Restaurant Au Premier, www.bahnhofbuffet.ch