The company's purpose is to carry out all tasks falling within the scope of a trust and auditing company; in particular, taking over supervisory and auditing functions and similar activities; formal execution of incorporations, transformations, mergers, capital increases, business organizations, reorganizations and liquidations; taking over the management of companies and foundations; setting up, maintaining and closing accounts of all kinds; advising on tax matters and representing tax authorities; asset and estate management, trust functions. The company may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The company may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.