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In 2018, the tax authority of the Russian Federation submitted a request for international administrative assistance in tax matters to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA).
In this Federal Supreme Court decision (7B_545/2023), the registered owner of a vehicle was fined under the simplified traffic fine procedure for a minor traffic offense.
In a recent ruling dated April 2, 2025 (1C_140/2025), the Federal Supreme Court confirmed that the imposition of a license suspension by the administrative authority—three years and two months after the offense—did not justify waiving or reducing the measure, given that the sanction still retaine
The case concerned the children of a woman who was the victim of a homicide. The authorities in the Canton of Vaud acknowledged their entitlement to compensation for moral damages.
FINMA Circular 2025/2 is entering its final phase. Financial institutions have until 30 June 2025 to comply with the transitional provisions relating to marginal comments (Cm) 8, 9 to 12, 24 to 25, and 26.
A professional football player competing in the Swiss Super League was demoted to the U21 squad by his club for "sporting reasons." Challenging this decision, he sought an urgent court order requesting, among other things, his immediate reinstatement to the first team with full access to training
A lawyer, registered in the cantonal register, was advising clients on tax matters. The fees were billed to a trust managed by a trustee, who was himself a lawyer. After several years, the clients terminated the mandate and contested the final invoices, which they considered excessive.
Hiring a cleaning lady, nanny, or gardener without formalizing the employment relationship may seem trivial. In Switzerland, however, this practice is illegal—even if the work is occasional, low-paid, or paid in cash.