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Charitable Foundations
Charitable (public-utility) foundations let you commit assets irrevocably to a cause and, where the conditions are met, qualify for tax exemption. These guides cover how to create one, the exemption criteria, the best cantons, and humanitarian structures.
Start here: How to Create a Charitable Foundation in Switzerland
How to Set Up a Tax-Exempt Swiss Charitable Foundation
How to obtain tax-exempt status for a Swiss charitable foundation: the steps, the application, mandatory charter clauses and who decides.
Swiss Charitable Foundation Tax Exemption Requirements
The five conditions a Swiss charitable foundation must meet for tax exemption under Art. 56 DBG, public utility, irrevocability, altruism and more.
Best Swiss Cantons for a Charitable Foundation: Zug, Zurich & Geneva
Setting Up a Swiss Foundation for NGO & Humanitarian Work
How to set up a Swiss foundation for NGO and humanitarian work: foundation vs association, tax exemption, operating abroad and ESA supervision.
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