Andersen in Switzerland

About Andersen in Switzerland

Founded in 1991 and now trading under the Andersen brand after joining Andersen Global in 2014, this Swiss member firm works from Lugano, Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The team of partners covers tax, corporate law and human-resource advisory for individuals and companies, in Switzerland and abroad. The site states it supports foreign investors looking for opportunities in the country and foreign companies starting Swiss operations, including work and residence permits and expatriate management. Corporate advisory lists the foundation of companies, legal entities and associations. The website is available in English, Italian and German, and the Ticino base makes Italian-language service a core feature. Other offerings include accounting, VAT, payroll, mergers and acquisitions and private client planning. Sustainability advisory and legal services for start-ups, sport and trusts complete the range.

Services

Foundation of companies, legal entities and associations; corporate agreements, restructurings and M&A; Swiss and international tax planning and declarations; VAT and tax compliance; accounting and individual accounting; payroll and HR administration; work and residence permits and expatriate management; private client services including transfers to and from Switzerland; labour law advice. Legal work extends to employment law, data protection, start-ups and trust matters.

• ✓ Company formation: offered
• ✓ Accounting and bookkeeping: offered
• ✓ Tax compliance: offered
• ✓ VAT: offered
• ✓ Payroll: offered
• ✕ Audit: not listed
• ✕ Bank account assistance: not listed
• ✓ Residency and visas: offered
• ✕ Corporate secretarial: not listed
• ✕ Virtual office: not listed