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Contact Info Caputo & Partners Enzo Caputo Attorney at Law Rämistrasse 6 8001 Zürich Switzerland P: +41 79 543 85 93 F: +41 43 222 69 67 Send Email Call by Skype View Map Offices in Zurich Baar / Zug Milan	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?	Related Links Our Website in Russian Come aprire un conto in una banca svizzera Read our FAQ Can I open a joint account? Get the answer right here! Local Information Time in Zurich: 5:34:58 Current weather in Zurich Live panorama of Zurich
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