04/07/19

Challenges and Digital Solutions for Swiss Charitable Foundations

Imagine a wealthy individual; an art collector, for example, with substantial bankable assets. Provided that such an individual is not subject to marital or succession law restrictions, they may consider donating their assets to a foundation in Switzerland for philanthropic purposes. This gives them two main options for their investment in Switzerland: either they donate the assets into an already existing Swiss foundation with a charitable purpose, or they establish a new, tailor-made foundation. Irrespective of the chosen option, ensuring the efficiency of the foundation will be one of the foundation board’s key tasks.

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