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    Company in Switzerland ?

    Will do. Maybe @ffbkdavid knows that already and could answer here as well?
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    Company in Switzerland ?

    Sorry, I misread the question. From what I've read (i.e. here) you can distribute the profits of the branch as dividends directly to the shareholders. Here is the part (translated): Though it doesn't really makes sense to me and I am currently in the process of double checking that, as I...
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    Company in Switzerland ?

    Quote-ish: The Swiss branch of a foreign company is considered a dependent, limited taxable entity whose profits are not subject to WHT. The branch is subject to limited tax liability for profits and capital attributable to the branch and is treated as an independent company, which determines...
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    best way to pay out dividends tax free

    UK does not levy WHT on dividends: IMHO you would still have to prove economic substance for your holding in UK (board meetings, directors with suitable knowledge, qualified employees, annual expenditure, adequate physical offices) or it most probably will inadvertently become tax resident in...
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    What country would you choose to relocate to avoid taxes?

    - Andorra has 10% CIT - You're officially considered an active Andorra resident if you spend more than 183 days in Andorra and are liable to 10% PIT. Active self employment residencies are limited (900 per year, I think). You'll have to rent or buy a property of at least 20m2, incorporate your...
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    I'm going to Zürich on Monday, how do go about it?

    Masks are only mandatory in the public transport and certain activities (i.e. hairdresser) . In most cantons (besides Geneva, Jura and Vaud) masks are only recommended indoors (shops etc.). But it can change. I would say it is quite relaxed though.
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    best way to pay out dividends tax free

    How much WHT is paid ist dependent on the corresponding DTA. Here's a list of WHT rates for a dividend payout out of a Swiss corporation: Switzerland - Corporate - Withholding taxes There are a couple of countries outside of the EU which also provide a reduction to zero (i.e. Georgia). To...
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    Company in Switzerland ?

    Since 2020 there is "patent box" in place where profits from patents and comparable rights are taxed at a lower rate. The discount may not exceed 90% and each canton may put a lower discount in place. For example canton Lucerne plans only 10% discount. Non-patented inventions and copyrighted...
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    Company in Switzerland ?

    Corporate income tax consists of 3 components: federal, cantonal and municipal. Each canton has its own calculator. Here is the list of them: Tax Calculation - EZYcount. The cheapest cantons right now are Zug (11.8% in municipality Baar), Lucerne (11.3% in Meggen) and Nidwalden (12.7%...

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