Switzerland and Germany sign protocol of amendment to DTA
Switzerland and Germany signed the revision protocol amending the DTA of 11 August 1971 on 21 August 2023 on the fringes of the meeting of German-speaking finance ministers in Aschau im Chiemgau.
Federal Council sets benchmarks for individual taxation
At its meeting on August 30, 2023, the Federal Council defined the key parameters for the dispatch on the introduction of individual taxation. This bill will also serve as an indirect counter-proposal to the popular initiative "For individual taxation independent of civil status (tax fairness initiative)".
FTA publishes selectively adapted document "Structure and Record Formats of Withholding Tax Tariffs for Import into Payroll Accounting Systems (ERP Systems)
On August 15, 2023, the FTA published a selectively adjusted document "Structure and Record Formats of Withholding Tax Tariffs for Import into Payroll Accounting Systems (ERP Systems)".
FTA publishes draft for practice adjustment VAT: Communities
The FTA posted an initial draft of the VAT practice on its website on August 11, 2023.
FTA publishes notifications of receipt and final rulings on the FATCA agreement
On August 9, 2023, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement and the receipt of group requests pursuant to Art. 12 No. 1 FATCA Agreement.
FDF publishes first report on cantonal measures in connection with the implementation of the OECD minimum tax
On August 8, 2023, the FDF published the first report on the expected impact of the implementation of the OECD minimum tax on the individual cantons as well as the planned measures of the individual cantons as of May 31, 2023.
Recognized data suppliers (for the sales tax) as of August 1, 2023 according to FTA
The FTA informs about the data suppliers for the turnover tax recognized as of August 1, 2023.
Cross-border commuter agreement with Italy has entered into force
On July 19, 2023, SIF announced that the new cross-border commuter agreement with Italy and an amending protocol to the DTA entered into force on July 17, 2023. The provisions are applicable as of January 1, 2024.
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.
Statistics "Value Added Tax in Switzerland 2021
The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the statistics "Value Added Tax in Switzerland 2021" on July 13, 2023.
SIF publishes Outcome Statement of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework
On July 13, 2023, SIF published the Outcome Statement of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework for implementing the remaining elements of the two-pillar solution to address the fiscal challenges arising from the digitalization of the economy.
FTA publishes notifications of receipt of FATCA group requests
On July 5, 2023, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published notices of receipt of FATCA group requests pursuant to Article 12(1) of the FATCA Law.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and France
On July 6, 2023, SIF announced that Switzerland and France have agreed on a common interpretation of the 10-day rule for business trips that qualify as home offices under the December 22, 2022 Memorandum of Understanding.
Federal Council opens consultation on expanded loss offsetting
According to the parliament, the loss offset period for companies is to be extended from seven to ten years. This is intended to enable companies affected by the Corona pandemic in particular to recover better. The Federal Council has drawn up the legal amendments for this and opened the consultation process at its meeting on June 28, 2023.
Switzerland and France sign an additional agreement to the bilateral double taxation agreement
On June 27, 2023, an additional agreement to the bilateral DTA was signed in Paris, which contains new and permanent taxation rules for home office income.
New edition of the brochure "The Swiss tax system
On June 19, 2023, the brochure "The Swiss Tax System" was updated. It provides an overview of taxes at the federal, cantonal and municipal levels and addresses cantonal peculiarities.
FTA publishes final rulings on FATCA group requests Copy
On June 23, 2023, the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
Enactment of the Ordinance on the Delegation to the Federal Department of Finance of the Authority to Amend the Annexes to the Swiss-Liechtenstein Agreement on Value Added Tax
The Federal Council on 21 June 2023 adopted the Ordinance on the Transfer of Authority to Amend the Annexes to the Swiss-Liechtenstein Agreement on Value Added Tax to the Federal Department of Finance.
FTA publishes drafts of the VAT practice statement: Domiciliary companies
The FTA posted initial drafts of the VAT practice on its website on June 20, 2023.
Federal Council puts into force the amendment to the VAT Ordinance on electronic procedures
According to the Federal Council's media release of June 16, 2023, the amendment to the VAT Ordinance on Electronic Procedures is scheduled to enter into force on January 1, 2024.
Federal Council to introduce e-vignette on August 1, 2023
According to the Federal Council's media release of June 15, 2023, the electronic vignette (e-vignette) will be introduced in a dual system in addition to the adhesive vignette on August 1, 2023.
FTA publishes declaration instructions for the new VAT rates
On June 16, 2023, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published declaration guidance for the new VAT rates that will apply beginning January 1, 2024.
Dossier Tax Information: Update of the article "Cold progression
On June 13, 2023, the FTA updated the article "Cold Progression" from the Tax Information Dossier.
FTA publishes notifications of receipt of FATCA group requests
On June 13, 2023, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published notices of receipt of FATCA group requests pursuant to Article 12(1) of the FATCA Law.
Updating the overview of the effects of the agreement (extent of relief) concerning various contracting states
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the overview of the effects of the agreement (extent of relief) concerning various contracting states.
