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Declaring foreign income — for clients in Zurich 🇨🇭

If you receive income while living in Zurich 🇨🇭, group it by type and source country.

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For clients in Zurich 🇨🇭

If you receive income while living in Zurich 🇨🇭, group it by type and source country. The reporting period, tax withheld and returns already filed guide the consultation. We discuss records available from employers, banks or tax authorities and where they may be needed.

When you may need help

You received wages, payments from foreign clients, investment income or rental income. First determine your tax status for the relevant year and the types of receipts. Then check reporting duties, possible exemptions and conditions for crediting tax paid in another country.

What we can do

  • Review income types and the countries where they arose.
  • Clarify documents needed for the return and proof of tax paid.
  • Assess corrections to earlier filings and responses to the tax authority.

What to prepare for the consultation

  • Employer, platform, bank or broker statements for the relevant period.
  • Proof of income received and taxes paid abroad.
  • Previous returns and information on tax residence.

If some documents are missing, start by describing the situation: we will identify what else needs to be obtained. In the first form, the country, the nature of the matter and important dates are enough; document numbers and scans are not needed.

What to bear in mind

Not all foreign receipts receive the same tax treatment. Rates, deadlines and credit entitlement are checked for the specific income and reporting period.

Process and cost

  1. You describe the situation and the outcome you want.
  2. We clarify the circumstances, the country and the documents needed for review.
  3. Before paid work begins, we agree on its scope, cost and format: consultation, document preparation or representation.

The cost depends on the volume of documents, the stage of the case and the need for involvement in another country. Court fees, notarial acts, translations and expert assessments are discussed separately if required. The outcome depends on the circumstances, evidence and decisions of the competent authorities.

Frequently asked question

If tax was already withheld abroad, do I need to do anything in Ukraine?

This depends on your status and the applicable rules. Payment abroad does not automatically remove the duty to file a return; we will check this separately.

Can I get help with “Declaring foreign income” if I live abroad?

We can start remotely while you are abroad. In your first message, state where you live and where the relevant party, property or authority is located. We will check whether a representative can take particular steps and whether the procedure requires your personal participation.

Does my country of residence decide which law applies to “Declaring foreign income”?

No. Your place of residence alone does not decide which law applies. Relevant factors can include the countries connected to the parties, where an event or contractual duty took place, where property is located and which authority is handling the matter. We first check the connection to Ukraine, the potentially applicable law and whether local counsel in another country is needed.

What if I do not have all the documents for “Declaring foreign income”?

You do not need a complete file to make an initial inquiry. Give us a short timeline, your desired outcome, important dates and a list of the documents you already have. Document numbers and scans are not needed in the first inquiry; after clarifying the facts, we will identify what is missing.

What determines the cost of help with “Declaring foreign income”, and can I limit the scope?

Before paid work begins, we agree on its format, specific steps, deliverables and fee. The cost depends on the materials, stage of the matter and any work involving another country. Court or official fees, notarial acts, translations and expert reviews are discussed separately if needed.

Can you guarantee the outcome or timeframe for “Declaring foreign income”?

No. We cannot promise a decision by a court or authority, or the actions of another party. After reviewing the facts, we explain the available options, evidence needed, risks and the timing of our own work. The overall duration can also depend on other parties, authorities and cross-border procedures; tell us promptly about notices and dates.

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Tell us what needs to be resolved. We will receive your inquiry and agree on the consultation format.

Remote consultation: in Zurich 🇨🇭.

Do not include document numbers or other sensitive data in your initial inquiry.

If you need to provide documents, we will arrange a secure way to communicate.

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