Tax

Tax matters demand close attention and
tailor-made solutions.

Tax
Tax matters demand close attention and
tailor-made solutions.
Corporate and individual taxpayers face increasing complexity in their tax matters. Advice that makes a difference goes beyond tax law and reflects the underlying, individual circumstances of each client.

We assist our clients in structuring their business and managing their private wealth while remaining mindful of tax implications. We offer comprehensive, practical and efficient solutions and guidance on all matters of tax law.

Our clients range from individuals and family businesses to multinational companies from various sectors.

Practical and strategic advice

We work closely together with our colleagues from other areas of law to offer our clients comprehensive solutions. We also have close ties with experts in other jurisdictions and an excellent working relationship with Swiss tax and social security authorities. This enables us to offer strategic and pragmatic tax advice on all issues our clients face in their private and professional environment, their day to day business as well as in respect of specific transactions.

General areas of the Bär & Karrer tax and social security practice include:

  • Business and transaction structuring
  • Corporate and individual tax planning
  • Family wealth and estate planning
  • Tax litigation and compliance
  • Transfer pricing
  • Double taxation and other international tax issues
  • Financial products
  • Executive compensation, employee incentives and participation plans
  • Indirect taxes, incl. VAT
  • Assistance with social security audits
With a strong team of attorneys and tax advisors, they bring together diverse expertise and perspectives to offer us the best possible solutions.
Legal 500 2025
They not only anticipate potential business challenges but also provide us with a range of scenarios and solutions.
Legal 500 2025
Bär & Karrer has been extremely helpful as to how Swiss laws will affect our business.
Chambers Global 2025
Bär & Karrer has national and international knowledge on legal and fiscal matters. It is a one-stop shop.
Chambers Global 2025
The tax practice of Bär & Karrer is extremely experienced, particularly in cross-border matters.
Legal 500 2025
Their team is both knowledgeable and experienced, always focused on meeting the client’s needs.
Legal 500 2025
The lawyers there work quickly, reliably and at an extremely high level.
Legal 500 2025
We highly recommend working with them.
Legal 500 2025
A truly inter-disciplinary team approach with efficient communication and client expectation management
Legal 500 2020
There is an ability to understand the needs of the client and the specific problems of their sector.
Chambers Global 2025
Bär & Karrer successfully addressed a number of complex and sophisticated corporate tax matters in a timely manner.
Chambers Global 2025
Amazing international and Swiss tax law know-how.
Sources in Chambers Global 2022
Solution-oriented and they always deliver on time and with high quality.
Client in Chambers Europe 2022
Very good network and high acceptance at the Swiss tax authorities.
Sources in Chambers Global 2022
Very engaged, fast response, exceptional solutions, “can do” attitude, happy optimistic attitude, humble.
Client in Legal 500 2021
They are very sharp, with very strong knowledge and experience in tax law.
Source in Chambers 2021
The team has a very solid knowledge of Swiss law and CAS proceedings which is unique in the industry!
Client in Legal 500 2021
The team is very professional, knowledgeable, passionate and responsive.
Client in Chambers 2021
Provided exceptional advice and high quality work under extreme pressure.
Legal 500 2020
Workable solutions, even in unprecedented situations.
Client in Chambers Europe 2020
Great know-how and input.
Source in Chambers Europe 2020
Exceptional internal and external network of experts.
Legal 500 2020
Bär & Karrer's thorough understanding of both local and international tax regulations and their proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks set them apart.
Chambers Global 2025
Ranked in Tier 1
by Chambers Global, Chambers Europe, Leaders League and Legal 500 2025

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