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During the first part of the afternoon seminar, Alberto Lissi and Fabio Riva will initially focus on the developments related to the withholding tax collection. Following this, Roberto Geiler and Michel Morelato will examine the current practices of the AFC in the context of withholding tax refunds. The first two presentations will be enriched with various practical cases. National Councillor Paolo Pamini will then provide insights into potential future legislative developments from a privileged perspective. Afterward, Chiara Albisetti and Luca Aspesi will delve into the most significant recent judicial developments. Finally, Giuseppe Gianella and Thomas Schenk will shed light on DAPI procedures and criminal liabilities related to withholding tax, topics of great current relevance and practical significance.

Program and Speakers

14.00-14.10  
Opening Remarks

14.10-14.50  
Withholding Tax Collection: Current Issues and Practical Cases  
Alberto Lissi  
Dr. iur., Certified Federal Tax Expert, Lawyer, Tax Partner AG, Zurich

Fabio Riva  
Certified Federal Tax Expert, Head of Group 3 of the External Control Division, Main Division of Federal Direct Tax, Withholding Tax, Stamp Duties of the AFC, Bern

14.55-15.35  
Withholding Tax Refund: Current Issues and Practical Cases  
Roberto Geiler  
MSc in Economics (USI Lugano), Specialized Collaborator at the Refund Division, Federal Tax Administration, Bern

Michel Morelato  
Lawyer, LL.M. (UCL), Certified Federal Tax Expert, Senior Advisor, Tax Partner AG, Zurich

15.35-15.50  
Future Legislative Developments?  
Paolo Pamini  
Dr. oec., Certified Federal Tax Expert, National Councillor and Member of the Economic and Taxation Committee, Senior Manager PwC Lugano, Lecturer in Taxation at the ETH Zurich

16.05-16.45
Recent Judicial Developments in Withholding Tax  
Chiara Albisetti  
MLaw, Lawyer, CSI Tax Expert, Collaborator at the Legal Division, Main Division of Federal Direct Tax, Withholding Tax, Stamp Duties of the AFC, Bern

Luca Aspesi  
Lawyer, Certified Federal Tax Expert, Senior Advisor, Tax Partner AG, Zurich

16.50-17.30
DAPI Procedures and Criminal Liabilities in Withholding Tax  
Thomas Schenk  
MLaw, Lawyer, Legal Officer of the Criminal Affairs and Investigations Division, Main Division of Federal Direct Tax, Withholding Tax, Stamp Duties of the AFC, Bern

Giuseppe Gianella  
Lawyer, Partner at Mattei & Partners Law and Notary Firm, Lugano and Bellinzona

17.30-18.00  
Closing Remarks and Aperitif

Cost
CHF 350  
CHF 50 discount for members of partner organizations

Registration

Registration Deadline
Friday, November 8, 2024