Privacy Policy

The controller responsible for the processing of personal data on this website is:

Global VAT & Strategies GmbH

GVSTAX is the trading brand of Global VAT & Strategies GmbH

Chamerstrasse 172
6300 Zug
Switzerland

Email: contact@gvstax.ch
Website: www.gvstax.ch

Represented by:
Olesea Mehr-Cossa, LL.M.
Founder and Managing Director

Commercial Register: CH-170-4022797-4
UID: CHE-193.484.488
VAT No.: CHE-193.484.488 MWST

This Privacy Policy explains how GVSTAX collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit this website, contact us, book a consultation, use our online forms or engage with our services.

Personal data means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person.

This Privacy Policy is based primarily on the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection. Where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation may also apply, for example where services are provided to persons located in the European Union or where EU-related processing activities are involved. The Swiss FADP protects the personality and fundamental rights of natural persons whose personal data is processed. (Fedlex)

GVSTAX may process the following categories of personal data:

• Identification and contact details, such as name, email address, telephone number, address and company name
• Professional information, such as role, business activity, company structure or commercial background
• Information submitted through contact forms, booking forms, emails or consultation requests
• Tax, accounting, VAT or company formation-related information voluntarily provided by clients or prospects
• Communication data, including correspondence, appointment details and meeting notes
• Technical data, such as IP address, browser type, device information, access times and website usage data
• Marketing and event-related data, such as Expat Expo voucher redemption, newsletter preferences or consultation requests

We only process personal data that is necessary, appropriate and relevant for the purposes described below.

GVSTAX processes personal data for the following purposes:

• Responding to enquiries and consultation requests
• Booking and managing appointments
• Providing tax, accounting, VAT, company formation and advisory services
• Preparing offers, mandates, invoices and client documentation
• Managing client relationships and communications
• Fulfilling legal, regulatory, tax, accounting and professional obligations
• Operating, securing and improving the website
• Managing marketing, events, vouchers and business development activities, where permitted
• Protecting legal rights, preventing misuse and ensuring information security

Under Swiss law, personal data may be processed where the processing is lawful, proportionate and carried out in good faith.

Where the EU GDPR applies, processing may be based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate interests, such as client management, website security and business development
• Consent, where required, for example for certain marketing or cookie-related activities

When you visit this website, technical data may be automatically collected by the website hosting provider and related service providers. This may include IP address, browser type, operating system, date and time of access, pages visited and referral information.

This data is used to ensure website functionality, security, performance, troubleshooting and statistical analysis.

The website may be hosted or operated through third-party providers, including website builder, hosting, analytics, booking or communication tools. These providers may process data on behalf of GVSTAX or as independent providers, depending on the service.

If you contact GVSTAX by email, contact form, booking form or telephone, the information you provide will be processed to respond to your enquiry and, where applicable, prepare or perform advisory services.

Please do not submit confidential, sensitive or extensive tax documentation through unsecured forms unless specifically requested. For formal advisory work, GVSTAX may request documents through appropriate communication or document exchange channels.

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the website, improve user experience, analyse website traffic and support booking, contact or marketing functions.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. However, certain website functions may not work correctly if cookies are disabled.

Where required, non-essential cookies will only be used with your consent.

GVSTAX may use analytics, booking, communication, video conferencing, payment or website tools provided by third parties. These may include, depending on the website configuration:

• Website hosting and website builder tools
• Appointment booking tools
• Email and communication tools
• Video conferencing tools such as Zoom
• Analytics or traffic measurement tools
• Payment or invoicing tools, where applicable

These providers may process personal data in Switzerland, the EU/EEA, the United States or other countries. GVSTAX uses such providers only where there is a legitimate business purpose and appropriate safeguards are available.

GVSTAX may disclose personal data to the following categories of recipients where necessary:

• IT, hosting, website and cloud service providers
• Accounting, tax, legal, fiduciary or audit professionals
• Banks, notaries, commercial registers or public authorities where required for company formation or compliance matters
• Tax authorities, VAT authorities, social security authorities or other competent public bodies
• Communication, booking, payment or video conferencing providers
• Professional advisers and service providers supporting GVSTAX operations

Personal data is not sold to third parties.

Some service providers or communication tools may process data outside Switzerland. Where personal data is transferred abroad, GVSTAX seeks to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as an adequacy decision, contractual safeguards, standard contractual clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

The Swiss FADP requires transparency regarding international disclosures and applicable safeguards where data is transferred to countries without adequate protection. (Linklaters)

GVSTAX retains personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by legal, regulatory, accounting, tax or professional retention obligations.

Client files, accounting records, tax documentation, invoices and business records may be retained for the legally required retention periods.

Data that is no longer required will be deleted or anonymised, unless further retention is necessary to protect legal rights or comply with obligations.

GVSTAX takes appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.

These measures may include access controls, secure communication channels, confidentiality procedures, secure storage, system monitoring and limited access to client data.

No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure. Users should therefore avoid sending highly sensitive information through unsecured channels.

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Request information about personal data processed by GVSTAX
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Request deletion of personal data, where legally possible
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request restriction of processing, where applicable
• Request data portability, where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact GVSTAX at:

contact@gvstax.ch

GVSTAX may request identification before processing a rights request.

GVSTAX may send newsletters, event information or service updates only where permitted by law or where you have provided your contact details in a business context.

You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe option, where available, or by contacting:

contact@gvstax.ch

GVSTAX provides professional advisory services in tax, accounting, VAT, company formation and international business matters. Information shared in the context of a mandate or consultation is handled confidentially, subject to applicable legal, regulatory and professional obligations.

This website does not create a client relationship by itself. A client relationship is established only after GVSTAX accepts a mandate or confirms the engagement.

GVSTAX may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical or business developments.

The version published on this website is the current version.

Last updated: May 2026