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.

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

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

Notice-028-S-2025-e dated December 17, 2025 - Sales tax - Recognized data suppliers

On December 17, 2025, the FTA announced that Refinitiv SA would relinquish its status as a data supplier recognized by the FTA for the classification of taxable documents in the area of sales tax as of January 1, 2026.

Swiss tax system – Tax folder 2025

The "tax folders" for the 2025 tax period were published on December 16, 2025.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 8 and 14, 2025.

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

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between December 8 and 14, 2025.

Withholding tax 2026 – new publications

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has published various documents on withholding tax for 2026.

Only settle VAT once a year

On December 10, 2025, the FTA once again pointed out the possibility of annual VAT settlement.

Instructions for completing the salary statement or pension statement and questions and answers on the salary statement

The Federal Tax Administration has updated the "Instructions for completing the salary statement or pension certificate" and the "Questions and answers on the salary statement".

New overview of VAT forms

On December 8, 2025, the FTA published the new overview of VAT forms.

Tax information dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system"

The dossier "Key features of the Swiss tax system" by the FTA/SSK from the Tax Information dossier was updated on December 11, 2025.

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

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between December 1 and December 7, 2025.

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

Overview of tax rulings issued by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court between December 1 and December 7, 2025.

Entry into force of the amendment protocol to the double taxation agreement with Germany

The amendment protocol to the DTA between Switzerland and Germany has entered into force.

Entry into force of the Protocol amending the double taxation agreement with Hungary

The amendment protocol to the DTA between Switzerland and Hungary has entered into force.

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Projectos Seminar – Structuring Corporate Financing Effectively: Challenges and Opportunities for Startups and SMEs | April 28, 2026

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Projectos Seminar – Structuring Corporate Financing Effectively: Challenges and Opportunities for Startups and SMEs | April 28, 2026

This practical seminar examines the tax framework governing financing in Switzerland. In addition to interest on loans, it places a special focus on the definition of a debt obligation and the 10/20 non-bank rule, including the Federal Tax Administration’s (FTA) new practice.

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Projectos Seminar – Real Estate in Companies – Sales and Restructuring | April 16, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Real Estate in Companies – Sales and Restructuring | April 16, 2026

Projectos Seminar – Real Estate in Companies – Sales and Restructuring | April 16, 2026

The seminar "Real Estate in Companies – Sales and Restructuring" offers a comprehensive overview of the special tax considerations involved in transactions and restructuring in the case of companies that own real estate.

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