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1. www.investopedia.com › ask › answersHow to Open a Swiss Bank Account & Advantages in Having One

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   Dec 8, 2023 · Swiss law prevents the bank from disclosing any information regarding an account (even its existence) without the depositor's permission, except in cases where severe criminal activity is suspected.

2. www.bbc.co.uk › news › business-31300882When is it OK to have a Swiss bank account? - BBC News

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   Feb 9, 2015 · Thereafter, the legality of a Swiss bank account will depend on whether it amounts to tax avoidance or tax evasion. Tax evasion - the deliberate attempt to deprive the UK government of tax - can ...

3. switzerlandexpat.com › banks-in-switzerland-forBest Banks in Switzerland for Foreigners: A Complete Guide

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   Mar 15, 2024 · Additionally, a residence permit may be requested to confirm your legal status in the country. Process. The process to open an account can vary slightly from bank to bank but generally follows these steps: Choose a bank based on your needs and preferences. Visit a branch in person or initiate the process online, depending on the bank’s offerings.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Federal_Act_on_Banks_andFederal Act on Banks and Savings Banks - Wikipedia

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   The Swiss Banking Act or Federal Act on Banks and Savings Banks ( German: Bankengesetz, BankG, French: Loi sur les banques, LB, Italian: Legge sulle banche, LBCR) is a Swiss federal law and act-of-parliament that operates as the supreme law governing banking in Switzerland. Although the federal law has only been amended seven times, it has been ...

5. www.swissinfo.ch › eng › banking-fintechCredit Suisse no longer exists as legal entity in Switzerland

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   2 days ago · Switzerland's largest bank UBS has taken a decisive step forward in the integration of Credit Suisse. The merger of the local legal entities - UBS Switzerland and CS Switzerland - has been ...

6. www.moneyland.ch › en › swiss-bank-accounts-forSwiss Bank Accounts For Foreigners Explained - moneyland.ch

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   Sep 1, 2022 · There are no laws which forbid Swiss banks from opening accounts for foreigners living in Switzerland, regardless of their citizenship. But banks are free to decide for themselves which kinds of residence permits they require. The postal bank Postfinance is an exception to this rule, as it is legally obligated to provide a bank account to any ...

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   Is a Swiss bank account legal?

   • In the event, it only raised around £1bn. Thereafter, the legality of a Swiss bank account will depend on whether it amounts to tax avoidance or tax evasion. Tax evasion - the deliberate attempt to deprive the UK government of tax - can result in a prison sentence, or a fine twice as large as the amount owed.

   When is it OK to have a Swiss bank account? - BBC News

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   Can a Swiss bank account be opened without a depositor's permission?

   • Swiss law prevents the bank from disclosing any information regarding an account (even its existence) without the depositor's permission, except in cases where severe criminal activity is suspected. Surprisingly, opening a Swiss bank account is not that much different from opening a standard bank account.

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   Can expats open a bank account in Switzerland?

   • More than two million people from Germany, France, the US, and countless other countries live in Switzerland. Opening a Swiss bank account as soon as possible after arriving – to receive their salary into, for example – is a must for many expatriates. But can foreigners who live in Switzerland even open a bank account? Which banks accept expats?

   Swiss Bank Accounts For Foreigners Explained - moneyland.ch

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   Can foreigners open a Swiss bank account?

   • Whether or not foreign residents can open accounts varies broadly from one Swiss bank to another. Online comparison service moneyland.ch answers the most important questions in this guide. Important: The information provided here is for expatriates living in Switzerland. Different rules and pricing apply for non-residents.

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8. www.vischer.com › en › knowledgeIs there a legal right to a bank account in Switzerland?

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   The legal relationship between a Swiss bank and its clients is subject to private law and thus to contractual freedom. A bank can therefore terminate business relationships or reject (potential) customers without there having to be a specific reason for doing so.