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Legal information articles on Swiss law, published in five languages. This site is for educational purposes: its content does not constitute legal advice.
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Succession in Switzerland: Legal Shares and Statutory Portions
Swiss succession law: legal shares, statutory portions, disposable portion and estate division under art. 457 et seq. CC after the 2023 revision.
What to Do If You Are Arrested in Switzerland
Your rights upon arrest: right to a lawyer, right to silence, duration of detention. A comprehensive guide based on the Swiss Code of Criminal Procedure.
Taxes in Switzerland: Guide to the Swiss Tax System
Understanding the Swiss tax system: federal direct tax (DITA), cantonal taxes (THA), VAT, wealth tax and legal tax optimisation.
Refugee Status in Switzerland: Asylum Procedure
The asylum procedure: filing, interviews, refugee status conditions, provisional admission and remedies under the AsylA.
The Presumption of Innocence in Swiss Law
A fundamental constitutional principle protecting every accused person. Analysis of art. 32 FC and art. 10 CrimPC.