Author Profile
Hansruedi Mueller
Swiss Foundation Lawyer
Hansruedi Mueller is a Swiss legal professional with extensive experience in foundation governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-border estate planning. Based in Zug, one of Switzerland's principal financial and legal centres, he advises high-net-worth individuals, family offices, philanthropists, and expatriates on establishing and administering foundations under the Swiss Civil Code, Articles 80–89.
His work spans family foundations (Familienstiftung), charitable foundations, and corporate structures, with particular focus on asset protection, succession planning across generations, and the interaction of Swiss foundation law with foreign jurisdictions. He advises both international clients and Swiss residents navigating the requirements of the Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations (ESA) and cantonal authorities.
Hansruedi writes in English and German. All articles on this site reflect his direct, practitioner-level engagement with Swiss foundation law, including the Swiss Foundation Code 2021 and the Family Foundation Reform 2024.
Areas of Expertise
- Location
- Zug, Switzerland
- Languages
- English · German
- Articles
- 40 published
Writing
Articles by Hansruedi Mueller
Practitioner-level analysis of Swiss foundation law, governance and cross-border estate planning, organised by topic.
- 01 How Long Does It Take to Set Up a Swiss Foundation?
- 02 How to Dissolve a Swiss Foundation: Legal Process and Steps
- 03 Setting Up a Swiss Foundation as a Foreigner: Requirements and Process
- 04 Swiss Foundation Cost: Fees, Capital & Ongoing Expenses
- 05 Swiss Foundation Types and Structure: A Practical Guide
- 06 Swiss Foundation: The Complete Guide to Types, Setup and Law
- 07 Swiss Umbrella Foundation: A Cost-Efficient Way to Set One Up
- 01 How a Swiss Family Foundation Protects Assets, and Its Legal Limits
- 02 Swiss Civil Code Article 335: Family Foundation Rules Explained
- 03 Swiss Family Foundation (Familienstiftung): Definition & How to Establish One
- 04 Swiss Family Foundation and Succession Across Generations
- 05 Swiss Family Foundation Examples: Illustrative Case Studies & Structures
- 06 Swiss Family Foundation for Estate Planning & Wealth Transfer
- 07 Swiss Family Foundation Privacy and Confidentiality: What Is Public, What Stays Private
- 08 Swiss Family Foundation Reform 2024: New Opportunities and Changes
- 09 Swiss Family Foundation Wealth Planning: Where It Fits in Your Family's Structure
- 01 Best Swiss Cantons for a Charitable Foundation: Zug, Zurich & Geneva
- 02 How to Create a Charitable Foundation in Switzerland
- 03 How to Set Up a Tax-Exempt Swiss Charitable Foundation
- 04 Setting Up a Swiss Foundation for NGO & Humanitarian Work
- 05 Swiss Charitable Foundation Tax Exemption Requirements
- 01 Swiss Foundation Audit & Reporting Requirements: Compliance Guide
- 02 Swiss Foundation Law: Civil Code Articles 80–89c Explained
- 03 Swiss Foundation Supervisory Authority: Requirements Explained
- 04 Swiss Foundation Tax: Benefits, Exemption Rates & Planning
- 05 The Swiss Foundation Board (Stiftungsrat): Duties, Structure & Governance
- 01 Best Jurisdictions for a Family Foundation: Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Panama & Cayman
- 02 Foundation vs Trust: How They Differ for Family Asset Protection
- 03 Recognition of Foreign Trusts in Switzerland under the Hague Convention
- 04 Swiss Foundation for UK Residents: Benefits and the UK Tax Reality
- 05 Swiss Foundation for US Citizens: FATCA & Tax Guide
- 06 Swiss Foundation vs Holding Company: Which Structure Is Best?
- 07 Swiss Foundation vs Liechtenstein Foundation: A Two-Way Comparison
- 08 Swiss Foundation vs Panama Foundation: A Jurisdiction Comparison
- 09 Swiss Foundation vs US Private Foundation: A Structural Comparison
- 10 Swiss Foundations for Expats: Asset Protection While Living Abroad
- 11 Swiss Trust Law: Status, Alternatives & Why Foundations Are Used Instead
Consult with Hansruedi Mueller
For a confidential discussion of your Swiss foundation requirements, establishment, governance or cross-border estate planning, book a consultation.