Certificate course «Taxes for natural persons»
- Practical know-how in the taxation of natural persons: Income, assets, pensions
- For professionals from companies, administrations, law firms, the fiduciary sector and financial services
- Deepening advisory skills and secure application in everyday working life
- Flexible learning format with classroom and online elements
- Recognized certificate with specialist designation
At a glance
Conclusion:
Certificate «Taxes for natural persons EXPERTsuisse»
Next start
April 2026 (registration deadline: March 31, 2026)
Next examination date
August 2027
Teaching days
Tuesday: 13.05 - 20.15 Saturday: 9.00 - 12.15
Language of instruction
German
Teaching location
Online and face-to-face lessons in Zurich (optionally also via livestream)
Duration
1 semester - part-time
Format
Blended learning - combination of online self-study, live webinars and face-to-face teaching
Course fees
from CHF 8,500 with member discount
Content
Taxation of natural persons
- Taxation in general
- Tax liability
- Taxation according to expenditure
- Taxation of gainful employment, employee shareholdings
- Commercial securities and real estate trading, self-employment in general
- Taxation of movable assets, structured financial products, bonds
- Real estate gains tax, property transfer tax, real estate taxes
- Pension provision
- Determination of taxable income, general deductions, non-deductible costs and expenses, assessment over time
- Taxation at source
- Wealth tax - valuation of unlisted companies
- Inheritance and gift taxes
- Trusts, foundations
Detailed information
The course is aimed at specialists in tax consultancy and related areas - in particular employees of Big 4 companies and BDO AG, trust companies with a focus on natural persons, law firms, industrial and commercial enterprises and tax administrations who wish to deepen their consulting skills in the area of taxation of natural persons.
Note:
The certificate course «Taxation of natural persons» is an integral part of the training to become a certified tax expert and is completed by students as part of their curriculum. Separate registration is not required for this target group.
Registration for the certificate course is possible if
- have basic business and legal knowledge
- you have a degree from a university or higher vocational training institution
- other qualifications are available
Registration for the certificate examination is possible if
- the lessons of the certificate course have been completed
- 1 year of professional experience in the field of taxation
Non-members:
CHF 10’650 (excl. VAT)
Expert and specialist employee individual members:
CHF 9’550 (excl. VAT)
Expert and specialist employee individual members from member companies:
CHF 8’500 (excl. VAT)
