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Annual Review 2012

Learn more about KPMG and get more insights into our developments.

Swiss Code of Conduct

KPMG's Swiss Code of Conduct outlines the ethical principles that define our business activities.
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Tax agreements

All about the tax agreements with Germany, the United Kindgdom and Austria.

Double tax treaties

The interactive map of the world gives an overview of the current situation.
Industries
Insurer

This issue considers amongst other topics the countries of Southeast Asia as a promising growth market.

The Future of Shopping

Outlook for the German and Swiss food retailing. A survey by GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute and KPMG.
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The new financial reporting act

This publication gives you an overview about the coming changes regarding the new financial reporting act.

KPMG's Swiss Tax Report 2013

The Swiss Tax Report is published on an annual basis by KPMG Switzerland. The current study reflects 130 countries and all 26 Swiss cantons.
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Alumni

Succession Planning

Business succession planning is a challenging and complex process. It is not just a case of finding a sustainable solution for the company but also of providing the outgoing owner with a fresh start.

In all honesty, do you think it is a bad idea to take out life insurance in order to provide for your family should the worst happen? Presumably not. It is all the more surprising, then, that many business owners find it so difficult to make the same kind of provision for their business. Here too, it is a case of being prepared for a situation which might arise sooner than expected. If a professional approach is taken to making the relevant provisions, not only will the business continue running smoothly, but family members will also find it easier to deal with a difficult situation.

What challenges are you facing?

What requirements will the business make of the new owner and how can a sustainable and successful succession be assured?
Who are the potential successors from within the family or the potential buyers from outside?
What is the business worth?
If the issue is to be resolved within the family, have the legal questions relating to gifts, inheritance and matrimonial property law been addressed, as well as the matter of financing the transition?
Has anything been arranged in terms of financial and retirement planning for the business owner and their spouse?

What help can KMPG give you?

General advice and coaching
Project support and project management
Negotiation/moderation services
Comprehensive business assessment
Valuation of the business and real estate.
Identification and analysis of potential external buyers.
Assistance with matters of matrimonial and inheritance law and taxation where the issue is to be resolved within the family; developing corporate governance within the family (collaborative, information-sharing processes).
Advice on business, tax and legal issues in the event of a sale, including to another company.

The advisor also provides support by adopting a prudent approach to communication and is available for the business owner, their family and the management team to speak to or confide in. Not only does successful succession planning require the highest degree of expertise and knowledge, it also calls for outstanding social skills and diplomacy as well as extensive experience in terms of moderation and mediation.

Contact

Experts for succession planning are available in 11 offices in Switzerland. We look forward to hearing from you and being in personal contact.

Scenarios

Family

Industrial buyer

Management Buy-out

Financial investor

Retirement planning

Valuation methods

Publications in German.

A sustainable masterpiece of entrepreneurship

Get more insights about succession planning in our flyer.

Our services for SME

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