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Switzerland

We help families to manage and grow their wealth.

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Why Switzerland?

Switzerland, a top choice for global corporations and High Net Worth Individuals, boasts a stable economy, robust political and legal systems, low tax rates, and over 80 double taxation agreements.

With a skilled, multilingual workforce and excellent banking facilities, it's a premier destination for wealth planning worldwide.

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Our services

Our Swiss office is recognised as a licensed trustee by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA).

We offer a comprehensive suite of services for owning, managing, and preserving business and personal wealth.

Fiduciary & trust
services



What we do:

  • Trusts and foundations setting up and management
  • Companies setup and administration
  • Insurance solutions
  • Private label fund

Our expert team will advise and assist in establishing a trust, a foundation, or a company in Switzerland or across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the applicable legislation, and meticulous reporting.



What we do:

  • Trusts and foundations setting up and management
  • Companies setup and administration
  • Insurance solutions
  • Private label fund
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Family governance
services



What we do:

  • Family constitution
  • Operating structure and governance
  • Reporting
  • Legacy protection
  • Family committees and council

We'll help you organise the assets of your family or family-owned organisation. This involves working with family members to provide expertise on wealth structuring, asset allocation and advice on managing capital in accordance with your requirements. The result is a stronger family unit, assets that are safer and can be passed on to the next generation.



What we do:

  • Family constitution
  • Operating structure and governance
  • Reporting
  • Legacy protection
  • Family committees and council
Strategic estate &
tax planning



What we do:

  • Last will
  • Executorship
  • Income and wealth tax planning
  • Estate, gift and transfer tax planning

We will provide you with a roadmap to wisely preserve and distribute your assets after your demise while optimising tax exposure. Our Swiss team will work with you on a plan to maximise the wealth passed on to heirs and charities, proposing efficient and sustainable solutions to their present or future exposure to taxation, wherever the assets may be located. ‍



What we do:

  • Last will
  • Executorship
  • Income and wealth tax planning
  • Estate, gift and transfer tax planning
Philanthropy



What we do:

  • Philanthropic planning
  • Establishment and administration of charitable foundations or trusts
  • Grant-making strategy

Our expert team will advise and assist in setting up a charitable trust, charitable foundation, or a company in Switzerland or across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with the applicable legislation, and meticulous reporting.



What we do:

  • Philanthropic planning
  • Establishment and administration of charitable foundations or trusts
  • Grant-making strategy
Relocation
services



What we do:

  • Tax analysis
  • Change of domicile
  • Visa and work permits
  • School application
  • Contracts with relevant authorities
  • Lump-sum negotiations (Switzerland)

Considering changing your residence? We'll help you through this complex and at time stressful endeavour, anticipating potential problems in advance and mitigating risks



What we do:

  • Tax analysis
  • Change of domicile
  • Visa and work permits
  • School application
  • Contracts with relevant authorities
  • Lump-sum negotiations (Switzerland)

Our office

Located in Zurich's financial heart, our office is surrounded by leading banks, luxury brands, renowned confectioners, restaurants, and historic architecture

Our experienced, multidisciplinary team is proficient in:

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Italian
  • Spanish
  • Russian
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Alpadis Trust (Switzerland) AG

Dianastrasse 9, 8002 Zurich - Switzerland

Meet our core team

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Bruno Sidler

Managing Director

Bruno has headed the private clients services practice at Alpadis since January 2023, taking charge of all aspects including wealth planning, family office services, and directing the offering to corporate clients in Switzerland.

Bruno brings three decades of experience and has a proven track record in wealth and trust foundation formation and administration, estate planning, and family governance. He has developed deep and longstanding relationships with private clients from Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, he has helped international small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) unlock growth through expansion or relocation to Switzerland.

A Swiss national, Bruno was also a founder and co-owner of a multi-family office firm headquartered in Zurich. A career advising some of the leading international family offices and fiduciary institutions has provided Bruno with deep knowledge and a broad perspective of the industry’s evolution and holistic risk management. Fluent in English and German, Bruno is a full member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).

In his spare time, Bruno enjoys all winter sports and the serene mountain and lake settings during the summer months.

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Elena Arlotta

Group Executive Director

Elena joined Alpadis in 2024, bringing extensive expertise in international tax law, wealth planning, and fiduciary services. She oversees legal and tax structuring, working closely with private clients across Europe, Latin America, and Asia to develop tailored estate planning and asset protection solutions.

With a career spanning top-tier law firms and global financial institutions, Elena has held senior roles in Milan, Singapore, Shanghai, and Zurich. Prior to joining Alpadis, she served as Head of the European and Latin American Markets at Credit Suisse Trust in Zurich, advising high-net-worth clients on complex cross-border legal and tax matters.

A qualified Italian lawyer, Elena was also the founder of EOS Trust and Consulting LLC, a firm specialising in fiduciary services and international tax advisory, which later merged with Alpadis. Fluent in Italian, English, German, and Spanish, she is a member of the International Fiscal Association.

In her free time, Elena enjoys exploring different cultures and cuisines, reflecting her international background and passion for global connectivity.

Accreditations
and membership

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