Lex Koller / Trusts

Since the Swiss ratification of the Hague Convention on the Law Applicable to Trusts and on their Recognition in 2008 and the consequent amendments to the Swiss Code on Private International law, there is no doubt that it is possible to have Swiss real estate held through a trust.
This business briefing will addres the practical problems arising from the coexistence of the Lex Koller and trust recognition in Switzerland and discuss the opinions and first decisions issued by the Swiss authorities.

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