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Residence and establishment
Residence options, canton selection, family matters, authorities and the structuring of a genuine Swiss presence.
Zurich · Switzerland
Your secure entry.Your lasting presence.
Legal and strategic advisory for Latin American families, entrepreneurs and private clients seeking to establish themselves, acquire property, develop a business presence or protect their long-term interests in Switzerland.
Residence in Switzerland
A strategy designed before the first step is taken.
We assess legally viable routes for clients from non-EU/EFTA countries and coordinate residence with canton selection, business activity, family circumstances, taxation and housing.
Assess my situationEntrepreneurs and executivesBusiness activity, management of a Swiss company and substantial economic presence.
Private clients and familiesAssessment of cantonal alternatives and sustainable family establishment.
Housing and propertyCoordination between permit, initial leasing and a potential principal residence acquisition.
Coordinated processInteraction with authorities and tax or fiduciary specialists where required.
Advisory areas
A legal platform for your life in Switzerland.
Real estate and residence are often the starting point. Our role is also to organise the business, family and asset-related dimensions, and remain available as new decisions arise.
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Real estate, construction and Lex Koller
Acquisition, leasing, due diligence, contracts, permits, renovation and protection of your interests as an owner.
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Business and family office
Companies, business presence, corporate governance, contracts and coordination with fiduciary and tax specialists.
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Family and Private Counsel
Succession, powers, contracts, asset documentation, authorities, dispute prevention and ongoing legal support.
First step
A confidential assessment for your establishment in Switzerland.
We assess your personal, family and business circumstances and define an initial roadmap. The purpose is not to sell a standard solution, but to identify the legally correct sequence.
Insights
Clear answers before a decision is made.
Our first detailed analyses are available in Spanish for Latin American clients. English editions will follow.
Spanish · Real estate
Can a foreign national buy property in Switzerland?
A Spanish-language analysis of residence, use, Lex Koller and transaction structure.
Read in Spanish →Spanish · Residence
Swiss residence for entrepreneurs and private families
Why residence should be considered before property and how the key elements interact.
Read in Spanish →Spanish · Business
Establishing a company or family office in Switzerland
Company formation, residence, economic substance and corporate governance are separate questions.
Read in Spanish →SPC
Swiss advisory network
Legal advisory · Switzerland
Your Swiss point of reference
One central relationship. The right specialists.
Swiss Private Counsel is a Swiss lawyer-led network. We act as independent legal counsel and, where appropriate, coordinate specialist lawyers, tax advisers, fiduciaries, immigration experts, architects and other selected professionals.
We do not sell property or financial products. Our role is to protect your interests, identify risks and coordinate a legally sound solution.
Direct communication in Spanish and English
Independent and confidential advice
One point of contact in Switzerland
Support beyond the first transaction
Confidential enquiry
Begin with a confidential assessment.
Briefly describe your situation and the objective you wish to achieve in Switzerland. Following an initial review and conflict check, we will indicate whether a structured assessment would add value and how to proceed. You may also write to contact@swissprivatecounsel.com.