Foundation Law & Foundation Management: Securing Values, Shaping the Future
Establishing a foundation is far more than a legal act — it is a commitment to lasting values, family responsibility, or social engagement. In times of economic and legal volatility, a foundation offers maximum stability, asset protection, and tax efficiency.
BBC European TAX supports founders, entrepreneurs, and families in the conception, establishment, and ongoing management of foundations. With our deep expertise in national and international foundation law, we create structures designed to endure for generations.
Tailor-Made Foundation Solutions for Your Goals
Each foundation model serves different purposes. We help you identify the structure that perfectly aligns with your vision:
Family Foundations: Protection for Family Wealth
The family foundation is the ideal instrument for the long-term preservation of family assets. It prevents the fragmentation of wealth through inheritance disputes and protects assets from third-party claims.
- Asset Protection: Shielding private assets from liability risks.
- Family Support: Tax-optimized distributions to beneficiaries.
- Succession Planning: Avoidance of traditional inheritance tax burdens while preserving family harmony.
Charitable Foundations: Philanthropy with Vision
Those who wish to give back to society will find in a charitable foundation the legal framework for long-term social commitment.
- Maximum Tax Advantages: Extensive exemptions from corporate, trade, and inheritance taxes.
- Founder Privileges: Attractive opportunities for special expense deductions for founders.
- Future Security: Legally secure structuring of the foundation charter to ensure the long-term fulfillment of charitable purposes.
Corporate Foundations: Continuity for Medium-Sized Businesses
For entrepreneurs, a foundation is often the answer to one of the most difficult questions: business succession.
- Preservation of a Lifetime's Work: The company is removed from inheritance proceedings and remains intact as a single entity.
- Separation of Power and Capital: Ensuring professional management while continuing to provide for family members.
- Stability: Protection against hostile takeovers or fragmentation in inheritance cases.
Our Services in Foundation Law
Our advisory services do not end with the official recognition of the foundation. We see ourselves as lifelong partners to foundation boards and governing bodies:
Foundation Establishment
Strategic advice on legal structure selection, drafting of foundation charters, and foundation agreements.
Tax Optimization
Ongoing tax support, monitoring of timely allocation of funds, and preparation of tax returns.
International Foundation Law
Advisory services for cross-border structures (e.g., foundations in Switzerland or Liechtenstein) and avoidance of attribution taxation rules.
Foundation Management
Assistance with accounting, reporting to supervisory authorities, and support during board and committee meetings.
Why BBC European TAX?
Precision in Law – Empathy for the Founder.
With over 30 years of experience in wealth and business succession planning, we understand that foundation law requires discretion and sensitivity. We combine top-level tax expertise with a deep understanding of our clients' personal values.
Whether you want to protect your company from fragmentation, secure your family's future over generations, or launch a charitable initiative — we build the legal foundation for your vision.
Common Questions About Foundation Law
- At what level of wealth does establishing a foundation become worthwhile?
- How much access and control over foundation assets do I retain after establishment?
- What advantages does a foundation offer compared to a traditional holding company structure?
- How can a foundation be integrated into an international succession strategy?
Schedule a Confidential Initial Consultation for Foundation Advisory Services
