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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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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Canton Aargau, Dpt Finance and Resources - Auditor for legal entities (80-100%)

Working for the canton of Aargau, with joy and perspective. That's why we like to get up in the morning. Because those who work for the canton of Aargau do so for a good cause. For over 700,000 people who live here. And 45,000 companies that ensure prosperity and an Aargau worth living in. Makes sense, doesn't it?

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Cantonal Tax Office Zurich - Tax Commissioner Inheritance and Gift Tax (80 - 100%)

The Estates department is responsible in particular for the assessment of inheritance and gift tax as well as the assessment of ordinary taxes in connection with deaths. You can specialize further in tax law and count on a competent network to answer any questions you may have. We are looking for the right person to join our team with immediate effect or by arrangement.

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ADB Altorfer Duss & Beilstein AG - Attorney at Law in Business Law (60 - 100%)

Unique opportunity at ADB: Develop your legal talent as a lawyer in commercial law (60-100%) in a leading tax consultancy firm in Zurich.

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Badertscher Rechtsanwälte AG - Certified tax expert or small tax team (60-100%)

We are an established commercial law firm with a national and international focus in Zurich and Zug and advise and represent Swiss and foreign companies. Your areas of activity will include providing day-to-day tax advice, structuring and supporting transactions, obtaining authorizations/rulings and generally supporting our clients in all tax law matters.

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Finanzdepartement Kanton Basel-Stadt - Head of Tax Administration Basel-Stadt

The Tax Administration of the Canton of Basel-Stadt is part of the Department of Finance and is responsible for the assessment and collection of cantonal tax, direct federal tax and national and international supplementary taxes. It also handles the collection of all the canton's receivables. The tax administration is a modern service provider and competent information center for the population and companies.

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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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Projectos Seminar – Current Issues in Pensions and Taxes | June 24, 2025

The goal of this seminar is to provide practitioners with an overview of the most important topics related to occupational pensions from a tax perspective. Using concrete case studies, typical questions and problems will be discussed in depth.

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Projectos Seminar - Merger and demerger in SMEs | June 17, 2025

This seminar is intended to provide practitioners with the most important problems and stumbling blocks in the merger and demerger of SMEs (corporations) from a civil law, tax and accounting perspective. Typical questions and problems will be presented and discussed in depth using concrete case studies.

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ISIS) - Corporate Tax Law 2025 (2nd implementation) | June 2 - 3, 2025

The aim of this annual seminar is to provide participants with the latest developments in corporate tax law in legislation, administrative practice and case law in a well-founded and up-to-date manner.

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SwissAccounting - One-day seminar - The latest in tax law - Online

You will gain practical knowledge on current tax issues in the SME environment. You will recognize typical risks, gain a better understanding of tax issues and gain confidence for your daily work in advising and managing companies.

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EXPERTsuisse – Corporate Tax Law Forum | from September 9, 2025

Trends, focal points and perspectives in national and international corporate tax law.

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Haute école de gestion Arc / Université de Neuchâtel - CAS en Fiscalité des PME

The CAS in Fiscalité des PME (CAS FiscaPME) is a practical and high-quality training course in which SMEs learn to improve their fiscalité. It is a joint program and title offered by the Faculty of Law of the University of Neuchâtel and the Arc School of Management.

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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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