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No investment without legal certainty: Yes to the Tax Reform
ICC Switzerland supports the Company Tax Reform III. It creates an internationally accepted taxation system and preserves the competitiveness of Switzerland as a business location, especially for mobile business segments of international corporations. The proposal is balanced and creates legal certainty. And without the envisaged new instruments, Switzerland loses ground against important competitors.
Inside the Commodity Industry
The commodity industry has become an essential part of Switzerland’s economic success. Its net profit has reached 4 percent of Swiss GDP, surpassing tourism. This sector is under regulatory pressure and at the same time little is known about its functioning and importance.
Insight into the revised ICC Arbitration Rules, 19 April 2017 in Zurich
Afraid of lengthy arbitration procedures? The Revised ICC Rules of Arbitration in force since 1 March 2017, include new provisions on an expedited procedure for small claims, as well as some general amendments designed to streamline non-expedited cases, and provide greater transparency to the arbitration process.
Event 23 May 2017 - SDG’s 2030: Next steps of implementation in Switzerland
ICC Switzerland will organize an event on the Sustainable Development Goals. These 17 goals are defined by 169 targets at global level. The Swiss Government will start the reporting process by defining the Swiss implementation of the targets by a public online consultation in May/June 2017. This process will lead to a revised sustainable development agenda. It is therefore crucial that the business view is reflected in the consultation process.
Annual Assembly 2017
On behalf of our Chairman Thomas Wellauer, we are pleased to invite you to our Annual Assembly 2017.
Distribution Law for Practitioners – Use of selected ICC Instruments & Model Contracts
3 November 2016 in Zurich
Distributorship contracts are the most frequently used contracts to distribute goods in a new or market, foreign country or territory. Small or large producers, importers and exporters must understand the functioning of distribution agreements. This understanding facilitates efficient negotiations, drafting and the conclusion of such agreements. The better understanding of the functioning of distribution is one key to success with the contracting business partners. Identifying the right partner requires more and more due diligence skills.
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