Business Law Guide to Switzerland

This guide presents a concise yet thorough overview of the Swiss business law and tax system. It is designed to be of use to company management doing business in and with Switzerland, and covers areas such as the potential problems that a non-Swiss business may encounter when selling products into the country. Advice is given on establishing a branch of a corporation and the legal, regulatory, tax and financial aspects of such transactions. Other areas covered include accounting and auditing; banking and insurance; insolvency and collection of debt; environmental protection; antitrust and unfair competition; intellectual property; insurance and pensions; labour law, residence and work permits; litigation; property; criminal law; jurisdiction and enforcement of foreign decision; civil litigation; and international and domestic arbitration.