Administrative and tax law

The Prefect's powers " I inadvertently crossed a white line coming out of a stop sign. The police stopped me and told me that I would be hearing from the Prefect. Can you explain to me what I'm exposing myself to and why my case falls under the remit of the Prefect as if I were a hit-and-run driver?" P, Vaud The law on road traffic stipulates...

The advantages of pillar 3A "I currently live and work in Geneva and have been advised to set up a pillar 3A. I've been told that Pillar 3A has tax advantages over my savings account. Is that true?" Florence, Eaux-Vives The occupational pension system in Switzerland is based...

The "CH" sticker is compulsory abroad "This summer I went on holiday with my car. When I crossed the border, a customs officer noticed that my vehicle didn't have the CH sticker, and I was fined! However, no car in Switzerland bears this logo any more....

A B permit doesn't allow you to travel " I'm a French citizen living in Switzerland and hold a B permit. I was planning to go to Portugal this weekend, but I can't find my French identity documents. Can I go with just my B permit? Can I obtain a provisional passport from the French consulate in...

The sale of alcohol is highly regulated " What rules need to be taken into account when selling alcoholic beverages in a restaurant? " Stéphane, Versoix Your question is very general, so this answer will necessarily be too! The three main laws that need to be taken into account are the Federal Act...

Retirement before or after the set age? "I'm approaching retirement age and would like to know whether I can take my pension after the set age if I don't opt for early retirement. Another question: if I reach retirement age on the 13th of the month, will I be entitled to my pension from the following day?

There are many limits to canine freedom In the canton of Geneva, walks in the forest are invigorating times when our four-legged companions can finally enjoy themselves to the full. However, some onlookers claim that they should be kept on a lead even in the wild... Is this true? Z. Outings in the woods can indeed be...

Whistleblowing " Hello, I'm wondering how do I go about reporting a boss who doesn't pay the social security contributions for his employees who work at 100% but are only registered at 50%? "C., Geneva Whistleblowing is a mechanism that allows any citizen to question the authorities about a situation that they consider inappropriate....

Every year, I have the same problem with a certain Serafe organisation that keeps coming back, even though I've never had a television, radio or similar device because I prefer books! As far as the news is concerned, I read the Tribune, full stop. Thanks to...