All about wealth planning from a Swedish perspective
Sweden is a civil law nation that has not ratified the Hague Convention on Trusts. As a result, trusts are often avoided since they carry the possibility of highly adverse taxation, particularly for beneficiaries.
Capital income, such as interest, dividends, and capital gains, is taxed at a fixed rate of 30 percent. However, because of the liberal participation exemption provisions for unlisted assets, most unlisted asset investments are made through a holding company.
Listed shares are frequently owned through a foreign holding company, unit-linked life insurance, or special investing savings accounts that offer similar advantages. The decision between these possibilities is based on the circumstances and nature of the investments.
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https://www.centrolaw.ch/en/insights/detail/wealth-planning-strategies-a-swedish-perspective All about wealth planning from a Swedish perspective
Sweden is a civil law nation that has not ratified the Hague Convention on Trusts. As a result, trusts are often avoided since they carry the possibility of highly adverse taxation, particularly for beneficiaries.
Capital income, such as interest, dividends, and capital gains, is taxed at a fixed rate of 30 percent. However, because of the liberal participation exemption provisions for unlisted assets, most unlisted asset investments are made through a holding company.
Listed shares are frequently owned through a foreign holding company, unit-linked life insurance, or special investing savings accounts that offer similar advantages. The decision between these possibilities is based on the circumstances and nature of the investments.
Read the blog: https://www.centrolaw.ch/en/insights/detail/wealth-planning-strategies-a-swedish-perspective
