Karl Fässler
Tax Counsel
Profile
Karl Fässler joined MME in 2018. Due to his many years of experience with the Federal Customs Administration, he has a broad practical knowledge in the area of customs management and processes. Karl Fässler is a proven specialist in the field of customs (customs duties, customs criminal law, export control). He supports natural and legal persons who work across borders. Karl Fässler acts as lecturer for foreign trade at various institutions.
Business activities
- Customs (Customs Duties, Customs Criminal Law, Export Control)
- Compliance Management
- Customs Management
- Auditing AEP, authorized consignor | consignee | bonded warehouse
- Climate Protection Law and ESG
Education
- 2008
- Project and change management
- 1990
- Customs investigation with emphasis on administrative law / Code of Criminal Procedure / International official and legal assistance
- 1976
- Customs expert
Languages
- German
- French
- English
Experience
- 2013 - 2018
- Head of Passenger Department / Aviation of Zurich-Flughafen Customs Office and Member of the Executive Board
- 2005 - 2012
- Head of Freight Department of Zurich-Flughafen Customs Office and Member of the Executive Board
- 1992-2005
- Head of Customs Detection Zurich and Member of the Executive Board
- -1991
- Customs expert at various customs offices (Geneva Airport, Basel, Zollkreisdirektion Schaffhausen)
Services
Contact
Secretariat
Laura Rojas
Assistant
Email
From the magazine
U.S. Sanctions against Huawei
In the trade-war between the U.S. and China Donald Trump as by Executive Order of May 15, 2019 ordered sanctions against all legal entities of the Huawei-Group. On the list of affected legal entities is also a company incorporated in Switzerland.
Corporate Tax Reform (TRAF) Approved
On 19 May 2019, the Swiss citizen voted with a large majority in favor of the Federal Tax Reform (TRAF). This is a major change in the Swiss tax landscape. The new law enters into force in January 2020. Old tax regimes will not be available anymore and Switzerland is fully compliant with the international OECD and EU tax standards.
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