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Erich Ettlin
Ständerat OW
Membre du Parlement
Biography
Born 30.5.1962, Kerns OW, Married, 2 Children
Member of Council of States (first elected in 2015, reelections in 2019 and 2023)
Member of several committees (Economic Affairs and Taxation; Finance; Social Security and Health; OECD Delegation)
Education:
 Certified Business Economist (FH),
 Swiss certified accountant
 Swiss certified Tax Advisor
Profession:
 Tax Consultant at BDO (former Head of tax and legal team of BDO AG)
 Member of several professional groups and Board Director in different companies
 More than 30 years of experience in advising clients on all tax matters, both domestic and international
 Extensive knowledge in dealing with complex tax situations like corporate reorganizations and M&A transactions, international tax planning, tax compliance of medium sized enterprises and high net worth individuals etc.
 Former Director of Tax Affairs (Chief Tax Officer) at the Obwalden Tax Authority
 Member of the Cantonal Tax Appeal Commission
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