Consulting
Congratulations!
Our former legal trainee Özden Omürcan has successfully passed the attorney and notary examinations in the Canton of Zug.
Mandatory tax return for rental properties in UK – even if not rented out!
If any company (wherever that company is incorporated) holds residential property in the UK, an annual tax return (“ATED”) must be filed. Even if no tax is due because, for example, the property is not rented out but has a value of over £500,000, a tax of at least £3,700 is due and must be declared by means of an ATED return.
On November 16, 2021 the international Olympic Committee (IOC) released new guidelines for transgender and intersex athletes
The new framework, which shall come into force by March 2022, aims to provide more flexible guidelines under which each world federation can decide on the participation of transgender athletes. This is in response to a long-running debate about the current universal requirements adopted by all federations.
HütteLAW supports the private high school St. Klemens in Ebikon
HütteLAW supports the private high school St. Klemens in Ebikon (canton of Lucerne) and is happy to announce that the school also offers now junior high school for 7th and 8th class.
The Court of Arbitration for Blockchain Matters
Blockchain is changing the world as we watch. Consequently, more and more processes can take place without the participation of public trust institutions, directly between the parties of transactions and the world is closer than ever to becoming a cashless community.
DLT Act comes fully into force as of 1 August 2021
On 1 August 2021, the Federal Act on the Adaption of Federal Law to Developments in the Technology of Distributed Electronic Register (DLT Act) as well as the associated Ordinance come fully into force. This modern regulation of innovative financial market technologies allows Switzerland to remain a leading, innovative and sustainable location for Fintech companies.
Posting employees to Switzerland
What are the main requirements if a foreign employer plans to send employees to Switzerland?
The Swiss Posted Workers Act (EntsG) applies to postings to Switzerland. It intends to prevent foreign employers from employing their workers in Switzerland at dumping prices and under poor working conditions.
Changes in the Chinese Individual Income Tax Law as per January 1, 2022 affect foreigners
Based on the latest changes in the Chinese Individual Income Tax foreigners could face as per January 1, 2022 significant cuts to their net salary and bonuses.
HütteLAW supports the Draw of the Team Groups of the Champions Hockey League season 2021/22
Happy to announce that HütteLAW could support the Draw of the Team Groups for the upcoming 2021/22 season of the Champions Hockey League (CHL). 32 teams were drawn into eight different groups.
Caution is needed when buying bearer shares after May 1, 2021
As of May 1, 2021, all bearer shares of the Swiss stock corporations have been converted by law into registered shares.
