French debt and taxation: what can we expect?
After the surprise slippage in France’s public deficit in 2023 (5.5% rather than the expected 4.9%), the debate on public finances is gaining momentum.
FBT Avocats SA is delighted to announce its recognition as a Leading Firm in the Banking and Finance, Private Client, and Tax categories in the 2024 edition of Legal 500 EMEA
Congratulations to our dedicated team! We extend our gratitude to our clients for their recommendations and testimonials.
Switzerland and the United Kingdom have signed a mutual recognition agreement
Access to the UK financial market by Swiss providers under the Berne Financial Services Agreement: what does the future hold?
Chambers & Partners have released their 2024 rankings and FBT has again been distinguished as a leading law firm
Once again this year, our Partners Frédérique Bensahel, Michel Abt and Alain Moreau won individual recognitions in the following practice areas : Banking & Finance, Investment Funds and Tax.
Signing a «Dutreil» pact before transferring a company
A precautionary measure to effectively reduce tax costs in a Franco-Swiss context.
Payment for overtime: general overview and tips
It is not uncommon for workloads to force employees to work overtime, at least from time to time. But what does the law say?
Online signature, electronic signature: what’s the difference?
There are a number of principles to bear in mind when deciding whether to sign online, so that the parties involved are aware of a number of points.
Echange international de renseignements fiscaux : mieux vaut agir tard que jamais
Bien que les contribuables mis en cause résident souvent à l’étranger, le droit suisse leur confère la possibilité de participer aux procédures en Suisse.
Télétravail franco-suisse: un cadre légal désormais normalisé
Avec 350’000 travailleurs frontaliers, le télétravail constitue une problématique majeure entre la Suisse et la France.
Une enquête statistique réalisée en 2022 par l’AFC auprès d’employeurs suisses de salariés «français» (i.e. domiciliés en France) imposés à la source en Suisse a révélé que 34,7% des employeurs autorisaient le télétravail de leur personnel frontalier et que, pour 7 4,8% d’entre eux, un taux de télétravail pouvant aller jusqu’à 40% répondait à leurs besoins opérationnels.
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