
Brexit – What changes for nationals of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in Switzerland?
And can I, as a foreigner, leave the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and take up residence in Switzerland?

And can I, as a foreigner, leave the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and take up residence in Switzerland?

The time between when a testator dies and when there is a definite distribution of the inheritance may amount to several years, especially when there are disputes between the heirs. If during this time the heirs cannot agree on the necessary administrative procedures regarding the inheritance, and no executor has been appointed in advance, a representative of the community of heirs is often appoi…

As summer draws closer, focus can naturally shift to holidays and much anticipated events with family and friends. We have compiled a check-list to help you stay organised this time of year around your company’s Swiss immigration needs in order to avoid stress and enjoy the summer season to its fullest. Read on to learn more!

Political and economic stability, an attractive fiscal environment as well as the high quality of the general standard of living has made Switzerland for decades the preferred destination for people who want to relocate abroad. When granting residence permits, Switzerland differentiates between two categories of foreign nationals: the EU-28/EFTA-nationals on the one hand, and the nationals of so-…

According to a new leading case of the Federal Supreme Court, the recognition of a foreign certificate – in this case the certificate of inheritance established by the Egyptian court – should be refused in Switzerland when it is manifestly incompatible with Swiss public order, that is to say, when it runs against the fundamental principles of the Swiss legal order in an unacceptable way.

When it comes to marriage and divorce, one might rely on the experience of the recently passed away, eight times married Zsa Zsa Gabor, who once said: “You never really know a man until you have divorced him.” And as for the secondary effects of divorce, Zsa Zsa Gabor stated: “I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house”.

The new Article 91(1) of the Private International Law Act partially harmonises Swiss legislation with European law by allowing Swiss nationals with multiple nationalities to elect a foreign national law for their succession. This change offers greater flexibility, although it is still limited by the requirement to comply with Swiss forced heirship provisions.