FTA media release on investing in the future: tax proposals as an overall concept to secure the attractiveness of a location

On 21 December 2021, the FTA announced that Switzerland must make great efforts to maintain its attractiveness as a business location.

FTA updates withholding tax rates 2022

In December 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published various updates to the 2022 withholding tax rates and the corresponding rate files.

Federal decree on the additional financing of the AHV through an increase in value-added tax

On 17 December 2021, the Federal Assembly adopted the federal decree on the additional financing of the AHV through an increase in value added tax.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (CW 51-52 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between 20 - 31 December 2021.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (CW 51-52 - 2021)

Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between 20 - 31 December 2021.

FTA publishes legislative and ordinance amendments 2023-2025

The FTA has published the list of pending legislative and ordinance amendments for direct federal tax, VAT, withholding tax and stamp duties 2023-2025.

Dossier on tax information "Personal income tax" updated

On May 12, 2023, the "Individual Income Tax" dossier was updated from the Tax Information dossier of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA).

Memorandum of Understanding on Arbitration Proceedings under Art. 25 (5) of the DTA with Belgium

On July 13, 2023, Switzerland and the United Kingdom concluded a mutual agreement on the conduct of arbitration proceedings pursuant to Art. 25 (5) of the DTA Switzerland-Belgium.

OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework Publishes New Multilateral Agreement to Address the Tax Challenges of Globalization and Digitalization

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework published a new multilateral agreement to address the fiscal challenges of globalization and digitization on October 11, 2023.

Tax Jobs

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Baker McKenzie Switzerland AG - Junior Tax Lawyer (m/f/d, 80-100 %)

To strengthen our tax law team in Zurich, we are looking for an ambitious individual who would like to start or further develop their career in tax law - with exciting mandates, international exchange and targeted support.

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Einwohnergemeinde Saanen - Head of the Tax Department 80-100%

The municipality of Saanen, a tourist municipality with over 7,000 inhabitants, is a very diverse and dynamic municipality. We are looking for a Head of Taxation to join our team.

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profitax ag - Trustee with tax interests

Do you want to get started in a strong team and really make a difference with your experience in tax and fiduciary services? We're not looking for gap fillers, we're looking for co-creators - maybe you're the missing piece of the puzzle. As a tax boutique, we step in where others are at a loss - and think ahead in a bold, creative and solution-oriented way. We find new ways for our clients where there no longer seem to be any - and that's exactly what inspires us every day.

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Fischer Ramp Buchmann AG - Tax Attorney (80%-100%)

Fischer Ramp Buchmann is a law firm in Zurich specializing in advising private clients and their companies. Our areas of specialization include national and cross-border tax and estate planning, property tax and social security issues as well as litigation in tax matters. We also deal with inheritance, contract and corporate law on an ongoing basis. We work regularly and closely with Swiss and international correspondents.

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Seminars & Events

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ISIS) – Pensions and Insurance | September 22-23, 2025

This seminar offers a comprehensive insight into key issues surrounding pension provision and (social) insurance. The focus is on the tax treatment of pension benefits in both a national and international context, with particular emphasis on capital withdrawals from pension plans (including the withdrawal restriction under Article 79, Paragraph 3 of the Swiss Federal Constitution).

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SwissAccounting - Year-end planning 2025/2026

Our seminars cover the latest and most important topics and are taught in a practical way by top speakers. All seminars (except Bern) take place in hybrid form. This means that you can decide for yourself whether you would like to take part on site or online via Zoom.

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fisca - Continuing education in tax practice

fisca has been offering practical training in the field of tax law and related specialist areas such as pensions, accounting and law since 2013.

The central concern in knowledge transfer is consistent practical relevance, a high degree of topicality and the use of competent speakers from administration, teaching and consulting.

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