About me
Andreas Aschwanden
Mandate Manager | Partner
Andreas Aschwanden studied law at the University of Lucerne (MLaw) and specialized in national and international tax law as part of the tax expert training program. Additional focus areas include withholding tax and value-added tax. For over ten years, he has supported the Auditrium team as a partner and mandate manager with well-founded expertise in tax law.
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VAT changes 2026 – How the new VAT law will affect Switzerland
Anyone who consumes something in Switzerland must make a financial contribution to the state. Companies levy this charge by ...
06.01.2026
Indirect partial liquidation: criteria & essentials
The sale of a company involves numerous bureaucratic hurdles. Indirect partial liquidation is one of the biggest tax risks when selling equity interests in a company. [...]
20.08.2025
UID number & tax ID: What you should know about the Tax Identification Number (TIN)
The Tax Identification Number (TIN) enables the Swiss state and foreign counterparts to correctly assign financial activities and transactions. [...]
20.08.2025
Input tax on services – Switzerland’s reverse charge mechanism
More flexibility, greater choice and much more – international trade offers many advantages. But despite all these benefits, the system also has its pitfalls. [...]
18.08.2025
Abolition of the imputed rental value in Switzerland: What now applies and what is coming
10.07.2025
Selling a corporation in Switzerland: planning succession strategically
30.05.2025
Fiscal representation in Switzerland: Everything you need to know
Fiscal representation is an important aspect of tax law in Switzerland, particularly for international companies that wish to conduct business in the country. As a type of taxpayer representation, a fiscal representative can [...]
03.12.2024
Business valuation – How to find the true value of your company
A precise business valuation forms the basis for important decisions in various phases of a company’s development. It is not only relevant for a planned sale, but also for [...]
31.10.2024
Successfully selling a company: 5 phases for the sale in Switzerland
Selling a company is more than just a financial transaction. It marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of a new stage of life for [...]
02.10.2024
Withholding tax in Switzerland: A comprehensive guide for companies
Withholding tax is an essential component of the Swiss tax system that affects numerous income streams from capital assets. This tax is levied directly at source and plays a crucial role in […]
04.07.2024
Mergers & Acquisitions: Key strategies for successful corporate growth
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) are a central strategy for companies to accelerate growth, strengthen market positions and invest in new technologies. These complex transactions offer [...]
29.02.2024
Effective Due Diligence: The Art of Creating Security in Business Decisions
Due diligence is an essential concept in Swiss law and refers to the “due care required in commerce”. This thorough review is crucial to [...]
31.01.2024
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Urs Rindlisbacher
Mandate Manager | Partner
Dario Cardone
Mandate Manager | Partner
Andreas Aschwanden
Mandate Manager | Partner
Curd Fasching
Mandate Manager | Partner
Leif Roth
Mandate Manager
Pascal Wasmer
Clerk
Gabriele Hägeli
Clerk
Igor Pavlovic
Mandate Manager
Erika Wyrsch-Mathis
Mandate Manager
Marc Burri
Clerk
Claudio Lucatelli
Clerk
Stefanie Ernst-Herzog
Mandate Manager
Nicole Schilliger
Mandate Manager
Rita Pinter
Mandate Manager
Semiha LĂĽke
Mandate Manager
Benno Reinhart
Business Information Technologist
Alexandra Cerletti
Administrative Assistant
Robin Koller
Clerk
Bill Bucher
Efficient creditor manager
Analise Franci
Financial Analyst
Sandra González
Mandate Manager
Beatriz Lopez
Clerk
Urs Rindlisbacher
Mandate Manager | Partner
Dario Cardone
Mandate Manager | Partner
Curd Fasching
Mandate Manager | Partner
Robin Koller
Clerk
Andreas Aschwanden
Mandate Manager | Partner
Curd Fasching
Mandate Manager | Partner
Stefanie Ernst-Herzog
Mandate Manager
Alexandra Cerletti
Administrative Assistant
Robin Koller
Clerk
Sandra González
Mandate Manager
Urs Rindlisbacher
Mandate Manager | Partner
Leif Roth
Mandate Manager
Stefanie Ernst-Herzog
Mandate Manager
Alexandra Cerletti
Administrative Assistant
Robin Koller
Clerk
Analise Franci
Financial Analyst