The FTA brings together its most important online services on the FTA portal

The new FTA portal has been available since May 11, 2025. It brings together numerous FTA online services in a single, centralized overview. Authorizations and services are now consolidated in one place and are easier to access.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2026)

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between May 4 and May 10, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between May 4 and May 10, 2026.

Federal Council Opens Consultation on the Minimum Taxation Ordinance

At its meeting on May 6, 2026, the Federal Council launched a public consultation on an amendment to the Ordinance on Minimum Taxation. In doing so, it is implementing two identical parliamentary motions. These motions call for the application of an OECD administrative guideline one year later than provided for internationally.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW –2026)

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between April 27 and May 3, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 27 and May 3, 2026.

Memorandum of Understanding with France on Telework

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has announced that a new agreement between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border telework was concluded on April 29, 2026.

Extension of the exemption provisions for "too big to fail" instruments (VST)

The exemptions for "too big to fail" (TBTF) instruments under withholding tax are being extended again on a temporary basis.

The FTA Publishes Its 2025 Annual Report

The Federal Tax Administration has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report details federal tax revenues and the substance of tax policy matters.

Activity Report and Financial Statements for the 2025 Corporate Tax

The Federal Tax Administration has published its 2025 Annual Report on the Radio and Television License Fee.

Federal Tax Revenue in 2025

The published statistics provide information on federal tax revenues in 2025 as well as the chronological development of legislation.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW –2026)

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between April 20 and 26, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 20 and 26, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW –2026)

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between April 13 and 19, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 13 and 19, 2026.

New FTA Portal

Starting May 11, the FTA portal will consolidate various online services into a single overview.

Federal Council Approves Message on Special VAT Rate for Accommodation Services

On April 15, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the special VAT rate for accommodation services.

The FTA Updates Tax Policy Motions and Initiatives

The FTA has updated the tax policy motions and initiatives.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW –2026)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between April 6 and 12, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 6 and 12, 2026.

Supplementary Tax: Timing of Application and Exercise of Election Rights Under the Administrative Guideline of January 5, 2026, Regarding the Side-by-Side Package

On April 7, 2026, the FTA provided information on the effective date of the new safe harbor rules under the minimum tax regime for large multinational enterprise groups.

Supplementary Tax: Application of the Administrative Guidance on Article 9.1 of the GloBE Model Rules dated January 13, 2025

On April 7, 2026, the FTA provided information regarding the application of the administrative guidance on Article 9.1 of the GloBE Model Rules dated January 13, in connection with two identical motions that had been adopted, as part of the minimum taxation of large multinational enterprise groups.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW –2026)

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between March 30 and April 5, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 30 and April 5, 2026.

Update to the "Taxation of Legal Entities" Tax Information Dossiers

On April 2, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article “Taxation of Legal Entities” in the Tax Information section.

Federal Council Sets 2029 as the Effective Date for the Abolition of the Imputed Rental Value

At its meeting on April 1, 2026, the Federal Council decided that the reform of home ownership taxation will take effect on January 1, 2029.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW –2026)

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between March 23 and 29, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW )

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 23 and 29, 2026.

Tax relief for Brazil

On March 26, 2026, the SIF published a summary of the implications of the agreement on tax relief for Brazil.

FTA updates the "Cantonal Gazettes" publication

On March 23, 2026, the FTA updated the publication “Kantonsblätter.”

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EXPERTsuisse – VAT Forum | October 22, 2026

EXPERTsuisse – VAT Forum | October 22, 2026

EXPERTsuisse – VAT Forum | October 22, 2026

VAT regulations are constantly changing in Switzerland and internationally—stay up to date! At this event organized by EXPERTsuisse’s Indirect Taxes Expert Commission, experts from government agencies and the private sector will provide you with a focused overview.

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Projectos Seminar – Cohabitation – Milestones and Obstacles | September 8, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Cohabitation – Milestones and Obstacles | September 8, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Cohabitation – Milestones and Obstacles | September 8, 2026

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EXPERTsuisse – Revision of Swiss Customs Law and Updates in the Customs Sector | September 16, 2026

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Our continuing education courses cover the latest and most important topics and are taught by top lecturers in a practical manner. Most of our courses are hybrid, which means that you can decide on each day of the course whether you want to attend in person or online via Zoom. This makes it easy to combine our continuing education courses with your everyday working life.

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