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With a special focus on Corporate/M&A, Banking and Finance,
Tax Law, Intellectual Property (IP) and Compliance practices.

Swiss Law Firm

With a special focus on Corporate/M&A, Banking and Finance, Tax Law, Intellectual Property (IP) and Compliance practices.

Our Practices

Corporate / M&A

Mergers and Acquisitions
Advising and Legal opinions
Debts collection / Disputes
Business structuring

Banking & Finance

Advising and Legal opinions
External AML and Compliance
Bank accounts opening
Financial services licensing

Advising and Legal opinions
Tax Ruling preparation
Accounting Services
Double taxation issues

Intellectual Property

Trade marks and Patents
Domain disputes and mediation
"Made in Switzerland"
Dispute resolutions

Escrow Services
Aviation Escrow
Documental Escrow
Other deals

Business Services

Swiss company formation
Swiss shelf companies
Swiss company liquidation
Nominee services and management

Swiss Law Firm

We are a customer-oriented company, and our values drive us to achieve more.

Goldblum and Partners is an independent Swiss law firm. Located in Zug, the heart of the Swiss "Tax Haven", and in Zurich, the financial capital of Switzerland, the firm based in such a strategic location solely for its client's convenience.

A young law firm, Goldblum and Partners keeps constantly updated on the regulatory framework in its practice areas and is known for its positive attitude toward new technologies and developments. Small in size, our firm mostly focuses on medium-sized clients. The client-oriented approach is the core of Goldblum and Partners' philosophy: our firm continually strives to improve its exceptional performance and the level of service provided, relying on constant feedback from the clients and a watch-and-learn approach toward its competitors.

Although billing by the hour is still current practice in Switzerland, Goldblum and Partners can adapt to clients' needs by providing fixed fees or a transparent price cap. Reaction time on client's enquiries also reduced to a minimum. This ensures our response is always as personalized and specific as possible.
Goldblum and Partners' practice areas include Corporate/M&A, Banking and Finance, Tax Law, IP, Compliance and Escrow. Attracted by the several benefits the Swiss legal system offers, many international clients rely on Goldblum and Partners' expertise.

We provide excellent legal advice and day-to-day support for our clients at each stage of their case. Complex turn-key solutions are developed by a team of experienced lawyers and are successfully implemented in the clients' best interest.

Providing tax advice and obtaining tax rulings from authorities, advising on M&A transactions, providing legal opinions on various issues in respect to Swiss law, obtaining authorizations for financial market activities, calculating cross-border risks — are some of the services our law firm provides.

Latest News

Bridging Credit Facilities for Swiss Companies Affected by COVID-19 Crises

26 March 2020, the ordinance that facilitate access to credit facilities for Swiss companies, implemented by Swiss Federal Council, entered into force. These measures aim at supporting business liquidity to overcome operative cash flows deficits and turnover decrease while the market struggles from COVID-19 crises.

FINMA welcomes Federal Council's measures about the liquidity supply to the real economy

FINMA supported the package of measures adopted by the Federal Council. The financial regulator temporarily made it possible to exclude reserves placed in the central bank when calculating the leverage ratio.

2019 was a successful year of funding for Innosuisse

In 2019, Innosuisse submitted over 800 applications for innovative projects. This is 65% more than in the previous year. The company's innovative board approved 404 (in 2018 - 239). The company also conducted 400 innovative audits (a year earlier - 308).

Goldblum's statement due to COVID-19

The health of our employees and clients is the highest priority for Goldblum today. Nevertheless, we keep providing high quality legal and consulting service.

Coronavirus in Switzerland: latest information

At an extraordinary meeting of the Federal Council on March 16, 2020, an emergency situation in the country was confirmed. Measures for the protection of the population from the rapidly spreading coronavirus are provided by the Epidemic Act.

Smuggling: illegal inflow of medicinal products in Switzerland

In 2019, Swissmedic (the Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products), working together with the Federal Customs Administration of Switzerland (FCA), carried out twice as many seizures of illegally imported drugs - 7,781.

Sandbox: a step forward to the financial market's liberalisation

In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its guidance for a risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. This document recommended states to comply with the so-called "travel rule". The latter is already implemented in Switzerland.

Travel rule: virtual assets emerging from the shadow

In June 2019, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) published its guidance for a risk-based approach to virtual assets and virtual asset service providers. This document recommended states to comply with the so-called "travel rule". The latter is already implemented in Switzerland.

Increasing Popularity of Swiss Trademarks

The Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) in 2019 reviewed more than 17,000 trademark applications. Today, there are more than 500,000 trademarks and 130,000 patents in the country. There has been an increase in the number of patent applications, while the number of design applications has stable position.

Bank secrecy in Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the most established venues for conducting business. Political stability and the Swiss banking system, or, more accurately, its bank secrecy were instrumental in it. Yet, the exact meaning of such secrecy is not always clear.

Goldblum and Partners has been recognised by IFLR1000

We are glad to announce that our firm was recommended by IFLR 1000 – international legal directory, in the following practices: M&A (tier 5);Restructuring and insolvency (other notable).

Small banks regime: already in motion

Recently FINMA launched a small banks regime in order to reduce the burden on smaller institutions. Sixty-four out of seventy banks which applied to register fulfilled mandatory requirements and currently are participating in the small banks regime.

FINMAs report on evaluation of emergency plans for the banks

FINMA has published a report about evaluation of plans for the country's largest banks in an emergency. They had to provide plans of actions related to the systemically important functions of banks by the end of 2019.

FINMA sanctioned Julius Baer because of money laundering

Swiss regulator conducted an investigation at Julius Baer with regard to alleged cases of corruption linked to Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. (PDVSA), an oil company, and FIFA, the world soccer federation. As a result, FINMA has revealed numerous anti-money laundering violations and ordered to take all appropriate measures in combating them.

Switzerland – the Food and Nutrition Innovation Center

Switzerland has significant assets in the agri-food technologies sphere. It can create an exclusive innovative ecological system of food.

Information on the Financial Institutions Act (FinIA)

Starting from January 1, 2020, regulations of the Federal Council of November 6, 2019, entered into force. We are talking about the standing orders on the implementation of FinSA (Law on Financial Services) and FinIA (Law on Financial Institutions), adopted by Parliament on June 15, 2018.

Automatic exchange of information (AEOI)

More than 100 states, including Switzerland, accepted obligations to comply with the standard. AEOI does not affect the privacy of domestic customers of Swiss banks.

FINMA’s Follow-Up Regulations

The new follow-up regulations bind FINMA (the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) to devolve numerous technical implementing positions. These follow-up regulations are the Financial Institutions Act (FinIA) and the Financial Services Act (FinSA).

New Agreements: Switzerland and the UK

The new agreements enter into force with the end of the transition period. During this time, Switzerland together with Great Britain could supplement or further develop these agreements. Their task is to provide an alternative solution, taking into account the termination of bilateral agreements in the framework of cooperation between Switzerland and the EU.

Advisory Board Presents Strategic Financial Market Policy Road Map To The Federal Council

Some of the most urgent recommendations the board brought up include establishing a crisis organization to handle cyber risks and to liberalize the Swiss Capital Market. The Confederation wants to update its financial market policy by autumn 2020.

FINMA Takes Action Against Former Bank CEO for Insider Trading

The Swiss Financial Market Authority (FINMA) conducted investigations and held sanction enforcement proceedings against an ex-CEO of a Swiss bank who was allegedly involved in a serious case of insider trading.

Swiss FinTech License Company

The company with the 'fintech license', or so-called 'banking license light' in Switzerland is the best option for the innovative startups and entrepreneurs willing to benefit from the reliability and prestige of Swiss financial sector environment.

Swiss financial services — new rules on financial market (01.2020)

Swiss financial services — new rules on financial market of Switzerland from 01.2020. Swiss financial regulator, FINMA, launched from the first of January.

New FINMA Report: Risk Overview

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA published a risk monitor 2019. The FINMA used the report to identify the most important risks faced by the institutions it controls. And also to indicate problems that are in the focus of supervisory activities.

Trust Services — Goldblum and Partners

Trust services by Goldblum and Partners. We act as an authorised trustee with Membership in Swiss Self Regulatory Organisation.

Compliance Services — Goldblum and Partners

Compliance Services - Goldblum and Partners offers compliance services for the companies that enter into business relations with new counterparts and partners.

Share Capital Taxation in Switzerland

The taxation of the limited liability companies (SARLs) and corporations (SAs) in Switzerland. This companies pay tax based on the profits they generate annually.

Swiss Consultation proceedings on the Swiss and UK trade agreement

Brexit impacts the trade relations with Switzerland. The Swiss Federal Council needs to negotiate new bilateral agreements with the United Kingdom; separate from the ones with the European Union.

The Law Reforms Switzerland has at hand

May 19th marks a big day for Switzerland. It is the day that the country will decide on the tax and gun reforms by use of a national vote. Polls have been conducted to try and establish if the reforms would pass or fail.

Managing Swissness in Switzerland and Internationally

Swissness is highly misused. It is popular both within the Swiss borders and internationally. People and cooperatives use the Swiss coat of arms, the Swiss Cross and the Made in Switzerland label to free ride on the premium reputation of Switzerland.

The Battle with Illegally Imported Medicinal Products

In 2018, the Federal Customs Administration of Switzerland confiscated 3,203 loads of medicinal products in the Swiss borders. The owners of these products were shipping them illegally. In 2017, 1,060 shipments were confiscated.

The Institutional Agreement between Switzerland and the EU

The EU is Switzerland’s biggest partner by a large margin. EU claims 53% of its exports and contributes 71% of Switzerland’s imports. The two trading partners thus decided to adopt a bilateral approach to their agreements.

Adjustments to FINMA circulars with regard to FinTech License and Sandbox

The Federal Council has adjusted the provisions concerning the sandbox though these changes require a corresponding adjustment of FINMA’s supervisory practice. Sandbox provision is the main federal concern.

Banking Act revision by Federal Council

The Banking Act serves only as the major feature of the restructuring approach regulator for Swiss Banks. More information is available in the FINMA Banking Insolvency Ordinance.

Switzerland Welcomes the New 1000 Franc Note

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) counters in Berne and Zurich and the SNB agencies situated at the head offices of 14 cantonal banks, proposed the release of the new 1000-Franc note. Consequent upon its release, the Commercial banks, and Swiss Post will begin to circulate the new banknotes.

Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing Recommended by the Federal Council

In lieu of this, a referendum based on the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF) is scheduled to hold on 19 May 2019. During a joint press conference held three months ago, President Ueli Maurer and the Federal Councilor Alain Berset stated that the acceptance of the proposal was based on the prospect of securing jobs, the AHV, as well as tax receipts.

Amendment to the FINMA - Ordinance on Data Processing

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) counters in Berne and Zurich and the SNB agencies situated at the head offices of 14 cantonal banks, proposed the release of the new 1000-Franc note. Consequent upon its release, the Commercial banks, and Swiss Post will begin to circulate the new banknotes.

Switzerland UK Agreement regarding the citizens' rights

Agreement between Switzerland and the UK regarding protection about 43,000 UK citizens living in Switzerland and well over 34,000 Swiss nationals living in the UK.

High Scores for Swiss Foreign Trade in 2018

Swiss foreign trade have proven to be enormously successful in 2018.

Fintech regulation in Switzerland — Swiss law firm — Goldblum and Partners

Fintech regulation in Switzerland for the start-ups and existing companies. Legal requirements for the Fintech companies in Switzerland and the regulation of the financial markets.

Real Estate in Switzerland — Acquisition and legal framework

Acquisition of the Real Estate and all related questions regarding legislation, purchasing procedures etc. in Switzerland

New rules for the Crypto- and Blockchain companies

In an effort to maintain the status of Switzerland as a cryptocurrency mecca, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) issued guidelines, which aims to foster the cryptocurrency startups and prevent them from moving abroad for banking services.

Swiss Parliament Approves the Revision of Swiss Insolvency Rules

On March 16, the Swiss Parliament approved a revision of the Federal Act on Private International Law, modifying the rules on international insolvency.

A step forward the revised rules on video and online identification

The FINMA Circular 2016/7 establishes the requirements that financial intermediaries have to fulfil when conducting video and online identification of their contractual parties.

FINMA clarifies ICO Guidelines

Following a growing interest in cryptocurrencies, on February 16th the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) published a series of guidelines on Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs).

The Swiss Council of States Publishes Observations on the FIDLEG and FINIG Bills

On March 13, the Swiss Council of States has published its overview of the Financial Services Act Bill (FIDLEG) and Financial Institutions Act bill (FINIG).

Swiss vote results on Federal Tax

On March 4th, the right of the Federal Government to collect taxes until 2035 had been confirmed by Swiss voters, with an appalling majority.

Bearer shares in Switzerland — end of Epoch?

The end of the bearer shares in Switzerland. Swiss Federal Council published a draft bill to convert all bearer shares into registered shares in Switzerland

FINMA issues guidelines on ICOs

Following a sharp increase in the number of initial coin offerings (ICOs) taking place in Switzerland, yesterday the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) published a series of guidelines that integrate the FINMA Guidance 04/2017, issued earlier last year.

Switzerland: revised VAT regulation and reduced VAT rate come into force

The Swiss Value Added Tax (VAT) rate has been reduced since January 1, 2018.

Tax Proposal 17 moves forward, dispatch to Parliament ready by the end of March

Last September the Federal Council has announced a public consultation on the tax proposal 2017 (TP17). The deadline for submitting comments to the consultation was December 6, 2017.

Newly released FINMA regulations for Swiss banks, securities and insurance providers

Beginning on April 1, 2018, FINMA (The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority) will begin enforcing a number of new regulations on Banks and Insurance companies.

Zug Commercial Registry Office accepts Bitcoin and Ether as means of payment

As of 2 November 2017, fees can be paid at the Zug Commercial Registry Office (Switzerland) with the cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ether.

Draft Guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance published

The British HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published draft guidance on penalties for enablers of defeated tax avoidance.

Partially revised VAT Regulation enacted in Switzerland

On 18 October 2017, the Swiss Federal Council passed the partially revised Value Added Tax Regulation (hereinafter “VAT Regulation”). It contains adaptations to the partially revised VAT Act (hereinafter “VAT Act”) and other point-to-point changes. Both documents will enter into force on 1 January 2018 with the exception of the provisions on mail order trading.

Switzerland signs European declaration on eGovernment

On Friday, 6 October 2017, a declaration on eGovernment jointly drawn up by the EU and EFTA in the context of the Ministerial eGovernment Conference in Estonia was signed by the Swiss Federal Councillor.

Commercial Register of Canton Zug permits cryptocurrencies as contributions in kind

The Swiss city of Zug was the first state authority worldwide to accept bitcoin as a legal tender. Since July 2016, it has been possible to pay fees of the residents’ registration office of up to 200.00 francs with bitcoins.

Consultation to Revise Regulation on Working Hours Law

On 29 September 2017, the Swiss Federal Council commenced a consultation on revising the Regulation on the Working Hours Law. The Law governing employment relations in public transport companies was passed by the Parliament in the summer of 2016.

FDF opens consultation on total revision of withholding tax ordinance

On 21 September 2017, the Swiss Federal Department of Finance (FDF) submitted the total revision of the Withholding Tax Ordinance for consultation. The ordinance specifies the prerequisites for non-residents to be entitled to subsequent ordinary tax assessment.

Revision of the Swiss alcohol legislation as of 1 January 2018

Revision of the Swiss alcohol legislation. On 15 September 2017, the Swiss Federal Council passed the revised Alcohol Ordinance. It will enter into force on 1 January 2018, together with the Alcohol Law revised in autumn 2016.

Swiss Federal Council puts new fintech rules into force

On 1 August 2017, an amendment to the Banking Ordinance (BO) adopted by the Swiss Federal Council on 5 July 2017 entered into force.

Draft federal bill on processing of personal data by FDFA issued for consultation

Late in June 2017, the Swiss Federal Council approved the draft bill for a federal act on the processing of personal data by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).

Facilitation of banks’ capital accumulation in Switzerland

Early in June 2017 the Swiss Federal Council initiated the consultation on the proposed Federal Act (hereinafter – the Act) on the Calculation of the Participation Deduction for Too-Big-to-Fail (TBTF) Instruments.

BEPS Convention signed by Switzerland

On 7 June 2017 Switzerland signed the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting.

Swiss VAT Law Novelties 2017

On 2 June 2017, the Swiss Federal Council decided that the partially revised Value Added Tax Act adopted by the Swiss Parliament would come into force on 1 January 2018. The revised Value Added Tax Act will help remove VAT-related competitive disadvantages for domestic companies.

Further participation in IMF’s NAB approved by Swiss Federal Council

On 15 February 2017, the Swiss Federal Council approved Switzerland’s continued participation in the IMF’s New Arrangements to Borrow (NAB).

Foreign Economic Policy Report 2016 by Swiss Federal Council

Early this year the Swiss Federal Council released the Foreign Economic Policy Report 2016 highlighting the forthcoming challenges for Swiss foreign economic policy.

NEW SWISS-U.S. PRIVACY SHIELD FRAMEWORK

The Swiss Government and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced their agreement on Swiss-U.S. Privacy Shield framework (the “Swiss Privacy Shield”), a new transatlantic personal data framework that aimed to establish comparable protections for data transferred or accessed by the U.S. as those secured by the European Union under the European Union (EU)-U.S. Privacy Shield framework.

Swiss Banking Sector in 2020 and all related banking trends for the companies and private individuals.

Swiss Banking Sector for the companies and private individuals: what is going on in 2020, — all trends, changing in legislation and our expectations.

License for the financial services in Switzerland in 2020 — what is going on?

How to obtain the license for the financial services in Switzerland in 2020. Constantly our law firm receives requests from our existing and potential clients regarding the financial services license in Switzerland. Such license is a complex issue that is connected with many aspects of the future business and processes.

Escrow Account and Services — Knowledge base — Swiss law firm

Our Escrow account and services have enabled businesses to expand their horizon, worldwide and are an indispensable tool that promotes trust and facilitates fulfilment of contractual obligations.

Switzerland Germany tax treaty in 2020 for the companies and private individuals in double taxation.

Switzerland Germany tax treaty facts and conditions in 2020. Benefits for the Swiss and German businesses and private individuals as a result of this tax treaty for the double income taxation.

Companies in Switzerland — the different company types and how to register in Switzerland

Companies in Switzerland explained. Switzerland as the most attractive country for business and growing across the globe.

Escrow payments and how Escrow works for the companies and the private individuals

Escrow payments and how Escrow works —we facilitate escrow payments and help businesses minimize their risks and maximize profits. To know more, talk to one of our representatives.

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