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

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between February 2 and February 8, 2026.

Notice-029-S-2026-e dated February 5, 2026 – Sales tax – Employee participation plans

On February 5, 2026, the ESTV published a notice on the subject of turnover tax – employee participation plans.

List of providers of recognised tied pension products (pillar 3a)

On February 3, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration published the updated list of providers of recognized pension products for tied private pension plans (pillar 3a).

List of surrenderable Pillar 3b endowment insurance policies published

On February 3, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration published the updated list of redeemable endowment insurance policies under pillar 3b.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between January 26 and February 1, 2026.

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

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between January 26 and February 1, 2026.

Taxable portion of income from foreign life annuity insurance policies and life annuity and maintenance contracts 2025

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published the taxable portions of foreign life annuity insurance policies and life annuity and maintenance contracts (see Art. 22 para. 3 lit. c DBG) for the 2025 tax year.

FTA publishes draft amendment to VAT practice (topic: plant protection products)

On January 30, 2026, the FTA published a draft of its VAT practice on its website.

Tax-approved interest rates for 2026 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies

On January 29/30, 2026, the FTA published circulars on the tax-recognized interest rates in Swiss francs and foreign currencies for 2026.

Update to tax information dossier "Tax rate and tax footing"

The article "Tax rate and tax footing" from the Tax Information dossier was updated on January 1, 2026.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between January 19 and 25, 2026.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between January 19 and 25, 2026.

FTA Circular No. 217: Information sheets on withholding tax and overviews of double taxation agreements (as of January 1, 2026)

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published Circular No. 217 "Information sheets on withholding tax and overviews of double taxation agreements" (as of January 1, 2026).

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between January 12 and 18, 2026.

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

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between January 12 and 18, 2026.

FTA publishes revised guidelines on automatic exchange of information (AEOI)

On January 15, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published revised guidelines on the standard for the automatic exchange of information in tax matters (AEOI financial accounts).

FTA updates tax policy proposals and initiatives

On January 13, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated its overview table of parliamentary motions and initiatives in the area of taxation.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between January 5 and 11, 2026.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between January 5 and 11, 2026.

Denomination of capital in functional foreign currency: Exchange rates in the calendar year 2025 or as of December 31, 2025

On January 9, 2026, the ESTV published conversion rates for the 2025 calendar year and as of December 31, 2025, for companies with capital denominated in functional foreign currencies.

FTA publishes imputed interest rate on regulatory capital for 2026

The imputed interest rate on the security equity corresponds to the yield on ten-year federal bonds on the last trading day of the calendar year preceding the beginning of the tax period in accordance with Article 25abis paragraph 4 first sentence StHG.

Conscription exemption tax: average annual rates for 2025

On January 7, 2026, the FTA published the annual average exchange rates for converting income earned in foreign currencies in accordance with Article 20 WPEV for the assessment of the substitute tax for the substitute year 2025.

FTA updates dossier on tax information "Military service levy

On January 5, 2026, the FTA updated the article "Military service exemption tax" in the Tax Information dossier.

2026 FSO municipality list for assigning the correct municipality number to the correct postal code

On January 5, 2026, the FTA published the "FSO municipal list 2026 for assigning the correct municipal number to the correct postal code" for import into payroll accounting systems.

Withholding tax according to DBA

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has updated the overviews of the treaty limits on foreign taxes and the tax relief for Swiss dividends and interest.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025 and CW - 2026)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 22, 2025, and January 4, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW - 2025 and CW - 2026)

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between December 22, 2025, and January 4, 2026.

FTA - Publications on the Value Added Tax Act MWSTG

On December 29, 2025, the ESTV adjusted its practice regarding the "mileage allowance."

Updated circular on the tax treatment of pension contributions and benefits under pillar 3a

On December 22, 2025, the FTA published Circular No. 18a, which replaces Circular No. 18 as of January 1, 2026.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW - 2025)

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 15 and 21, 2025.

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Projectos Seminar – Withholding Tax: Risks and Developments in the SME Sector | June 18, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Withholding Tax: Risks and Developments in the SME Sector | June 18, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Withholding Tax: Risks and Developments in the SME Sector | June 18, 2026

Withholding tax poses a major challenge for SMEs in Switzerland, particularly with regard to accurate calculation and refunds, as well as compliance with current Federal Supreme Court rulings and regulatory practices. The goal is to provide participants with concrete recommendations for their daily advisory work and implementation.

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Projectos Seminar – The Latest in Retirement Planning and Taxes | June 18, 2026

Projectos Seminar – The Latest in Retirement Planning and Taxes | June 18, 2026

Projectos Seminar – The Latest in Retirement Planning and Taxes | June 18, 2026

Thorough pension planning takes into account not only the insured person’s individual needs but also the current tax framework and tax implications. The aim of this seminar is to provide practitioners with an overview of the most important topics related to occupational pension plans from a tax perspective. Using concrete case studies, participants will have the opportunity to engage in in-depth discussions of typical questions and issues.

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EXPERTsuisse – Corporate Tax Law Forum | Starting September 8, 2026

EXPERTsuisse – Corporate Tax Law Forum | Starting September 8, 2026

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ISIS) – Current Tax Issues in Real Estate | June 18, 2026

ISIS) – Current Tax Issues in Real Estate | June 18, 2026

ISIS) – Current Tax Issues in Real Estate | June 18, 2026

The primary goal of this one-day seminar is to provide participants, primarily through workshops, with an overview of the latest developments in legislation, administrative practice, and case law regarding selected real estate tax issues.

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fisca - Continuing education in tax practice

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