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By Benedicte Gravrand, Opalesque London:
Part four of a four-part series on the possible migration of hedge funds to Switzerland. Part One, Are UK taxes a good reason to move south? can be accessed here. Part Two, Are Swiss taxes a good reason to move south? here. And Part Three: Big offices, small offices and regulations here.
Many large companies move their head-quarters to Switzerland, as attractive tax structures can be negotiated with the local authorities - making the country a good place to conduct business. Indeed, the World Economic Forum (WEF), which hosts the annual meeting of world business and political leaders in Davos, does a ranking of the most competitive countries for doing business. This year, Switzerland was on top of the list. But there are other important aspects to take into consideration, as business is not everything: will you find a place to live? And will you like the lifestyle?
Infrastructure and the Wimbledon effect
Karsten Schroeder, hedge fund manager at Ampli...................... To view our full article Click here
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