At BGO Patrimoine, we understand the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurs who have their tax residence in France and their business in Switzerland. Our expertise transcends borders to offer you comprehensive support adapted to your specific situation.
Our services include:
We also address Exit Tax issues prior to your personal relocation to Switzerland.
Trust BGO Patrimoine to transform cross-border challenges into opportunities for growth and security. Contact us to define together the best strategy for your unique situation.
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Our experts analyze every detail to ensure compliance, performance, and peace of mind. Your situation is unique, and so is our advice. Contact us to discover how we can shape an approach perfectly aligned with your needs and objectives.
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It is essential to ensure the uniqueness of applicable social security law to avoid double contributions. You must also be careful not to create a permanent establishment in the other country through decision-making or presence in the territory. Finally, transfer pricing rules must be followed for transactions between related companies. This ensures optimal management in compliance with international regulations.
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The Dutreil pact can apply to the transmission of a Swiss company. It is important to carefully study the situation and adapt the approach to the cross-border context.
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In Switzerland, it is true that capital gains on sales are generally not taxed. However, in cases of distributable reserves or when a substantial dividend is distributed after the sale, the withholding tax of 35% could apply. You must also be mindful of the Exit tax when transferring your tax residence from France to Switzerland.
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Using a holding company can have advantages in terms of structuring and asset protection. It can simplify international dividend payments, optimize taxation, and centralize the management of shareholdings. However, this depends on the specific situation and should be evaluated to avoid unnecessary complexity.
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Yes, it is possible to pay yourself dividends from a Swiss company. However, you must consider the applicable taxation in each country. Dividends may be subject to withholding tax, and it's important to understand the tax implications in both France and Switzerland, particularly to avoid double taxation.