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FAQ: Swiss Banking, Taxes & Laws
How can I open a bank account?
- Can non residents open Swiss bank accounts?
- Is a minimum balance required?
- Which banks do you recommend?
- Are there any restrictions if I want to close my account?
- Do the banks that you work together with have branches in my country?
- Can I open a bank account if I am under 18 years old?
- Which currency is used in Switzerland? What does CHF mean?
What types of bank accounts do you recommend?
- Can I open bank accounts in various currencies, e.g. Euro or US Dollar?
- Is the opening of joint accounts possible?
- How secret are Swiss bank accounts?
- Do you offer the opening of corporate accounts?
- Can you organise safe deposit boxes?
- Please explain the advantages of a numbered account.
- Do you open bank accounts for US citizens?
Which documents are required to open a bank account?
- Which documents should I have with me if I want to open an account in person?
- Why are all these documents required to open an account?
- How long do I have to wait until the account is opened?
Opening of bank accounts in person
- Do I have to open a Swiss bank account in person?
- Can I pay cash in to the account the day it is opened?
Our Services
- What kind of financial services do you offer?
Enclosures
- Can I invest money from my Swiss bank account in the financial markets?
Event of Death, Divorce and Insolvency
- What happens with my Swiss bank account in the event of my death?
Taxes and the Swiss bank secrecy
- Do I have to pay taxes for my account in Switzerland?
Caputo & Partners
International
Legal & Tax Services
Talstrasse 20
Am Paradeplatz
8001 Zurich
Switzerland
P: +41 44 212 44 04
F: +41 44 212 44 05
enzo.caputo(at)swiss-banking-law.com
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Article in Italian
Come aprire un conto in una banca svizzera?