Dr. Julian Kläser, LL.M.
Partner, Zurich
T +41 58 552 06 26
julian.klaeser@mll-legal.com
Profile
Julian Kläser advises high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurial families, family offices and privately held businesses on Swiss and international tax matters. His practice focuses on wealth structuring, succession planning, cross-border transactions and complex tax matters involving private and business assets.
A particular focus of his practice lies in advising individuals and business owners relocating from Germany to Switzerland, as well as entrepreneurs and investors pursuing business activities in Switzerland. Over the years, he has assisted numerous clients with the tax and legal aspects of relocating to Switzerland, including pre-immigration planning, exit taxation, wealth and succession structures, and the establishment of business operations.
In addition, he has significant experience in VAT and customs matters, as well as in emerging topics such as digital assets and the taxation of modern work arrangements in an international context. He also represents clients in tax rulings, audits and administrative proceedings before the competent authorities and courts.
Alongside his legal practice, Julian Kläser is actively involved in academic teaching and professional education. He holds inter alia teaching positions at the University of Liechtenstein and Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences Zurich. He publishes frequently on tax-related matters and serves as Editor of iusNet Tax Law.
Industry Groups
Education & Admission
- University of Berne and Maastricht, PhD in Laws
- University of Maastricht, Master of Laws
Memberships and public offices
- Swiss-German Lawyers Association
- Swiss Lawyers Association
- International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA) – Swiss Representative on the Executive Committee 2021-2023
- International Fiscal Association (IFA)
- Swiss-German Business Club Munich
- Swiss-German Business Club Stuttgart
- Lions Club Zurich-Rietberg
Languages
- German
- English
- French
Publications
- Bundesgerichtliche Rechtsprechungs übersicht in Steuersachen 2025 – eine Auswahl für die tägliche Steuerpraxis | 01.02.2026
- Die Reform der Ehepaar- und Familienbesteuerung sowie die Initiative für eine Steuer auf Millionenerbschaften – eine Übersicht und kritische Würdigung, in Festschrift | 01.01.2026
- Unternehmerische Expansion in die Schweiz – was ausländische Unternehmen aus steuerlicher Sicht beachten sollten | 22.09.2025
- Die Reform der Ehepaar- und Familien besteuerung sowie die Initiative für eine Steuer auf Millionenerbschaften – eine Übersicht und kritische Würdigung | 21.05.2025
Find all publications by Julian Kläser on our website mll-legal.com.
