LINDEMANNLAW is delighted to invite you to our next session of the web workshop series, this time dedicated to Corporate Relocation to Switzerland — for international businesses, multi-entity groups, and established corporations seeking to relocate or restructure their operations in Switzerland.
These sessions provide in-depth insights into Swiss corporate taxation, cross-border restructuring, holding and IP structures, and the legal and regulatory frameworks essential for companies moving their headquarters, operating entities or group functions to Switzerland.
We are also pleased to welcome our guest speaker, Christian Fischer, Head Private Banking at Banque Richelieu Switzerland, who will offer valuable insights into corporate banking relationships, treasury and cross-border wealth structuring for businesses and their owners relocating to Switzerland.
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 11:00 (CET)
Language: English
Online: Microsoft Teams
Agenda
- Switzerland – a Secure, Stable & Competitive Business Hub
✔ Global leader: innovation, competitiveness & economic strength
✔ Political, legal and economic stability: a reliable base for international operations
✔ Access to international markets, skilled talent and world-class infrastructure
✔ Reputation, regulatory quality and predictability for corporate groups
✔ Case Study: Relocating a multi-entity group to Switzerland - Swiss Corporate Taxation & Structuring
✔ Swiss corporate tax system and inter-cantonal tax competition
✔ Effective tax rates for operating companies, holdings and IP
✔ Holding structures, participation exemption and group consolidation
✔ Transfer pricing and substance requirements
✔ Double taxation treaties
✔ Exit taxation and reorganization when relocating existing entities - Corporate Migration, Legal & Regulatory Framework
✔ Options for relocating: transfer of seat, redomiciliation, new incorporation or branch
✔ Consolidating multiple companies under a Swiss holding
✔ Employee relocation, work permits and posting of key personnel
✔ EU vs. non-EU considerations for corporations and their owners
✔ Regulatory, licensing and sector-specific requirements
✔ Case Studies - Live Q&A Session
Who Should Attend?
✔ Owners and executives of international businesses
✔ Established corporations considering relocation or restructuring
✔ Groups seeking to consolidate multiple entities under a Swiss holding
✔ CFOs, general counsel and advisors evaluating Switzerland as a base
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Alexander Schiemenz is a founding partner at LINDEMANNLAW and one of the leading relocation lawyers in Switzerland, advising businesses and private clients from all continents on establishing a foothold in the country. He specializes in corporate relocation, Swiss tax planning and cross-border structuring, helping international companies, entrepreneurs and investors navigate the complexities of Swiss corporate migration, holding structures and headquarter relocation. With extensive expertise in tax, corporate restructuring and international regulation, Alexander provides strategic guidance on redomiciliation, group consolidation and corporate relocation solutions, ensuring a smooth transition for businesses establishing themselves in Switzerland.
Dr. Tatiana Zakharova, LL.M. is a partner at LINDEMANNLAW, holding a J.D. and LL.M. from Columbia University School of Law in New York. She specializes in financial services, financial services regulation and sanctions, and advises entrepreneurs, asset and wealth managers as well as institutional investors on legal, regulatory and tax matters. With more than 10 years of experience, she structures and sets up investment funds, holdings, foundations and other legal entities, drafts and negotiates cross-border agreements, advises on the tax aspects of investments, and monitors regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions. She previously worked in Zurich, New York and Moscow, including with Credit Suisse, Sidley Austin LLP and Deloitte & Touche. Tatiana is admitted to the bar in New York.
Christian Fischer is Head Private Banking at Banque Richelieu Switzerland, with extensive experience in wealth and asset management across Swiss and international markets. He advises entrepreneurs, business owners and corporate clients on banking relationships and cross-border wealth structuring. With over 16 years of experience in client advisory and leadership roles, Christian combines strategic insight with a strong client-focused approach, supporting businesses and their owners relocating to Switzerland in structuring and managing their assets effectively.
We look forward to an engaging and insightful discussion with all participants!
