Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 42 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between October 13 - 19, 2025.
Consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF announced on October 16, 2025 that the competent authorities of Switzerland and Germany have agreed to extend the consultation agreement on the application of Article 15 paragraph 4 of the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and Germany.
FTA updates tax policy proposals and initiatives
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the tax policy proposals and initiatives.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 41- 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between October 06 - 12, 2025.
AGOV replaces CH-Login
The Confederation is expanding the registration options in the ePortal. In addition to the CH login, the AGOV login is also available.
FTA publishes final rulings on the FATCA agreement
On September 24, 2025, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) announced the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Art. 5 para. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
FTA publishes notice of receipt for FATCA agreement
On September 15, 2025, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published a FATCA group request in accordance with Art. 12 para. 1 of the FATCA Act.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 36 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between September 1 - 7, 2025.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 35 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 25 - 31, 2025.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 34 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 18 - 24, 2025.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 33 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 11 - 17, 2025.
Federal Council opens consultation on AEOI with 8 other partner states
At its meeting on August 13, 2025, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the introduction of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AEOI) with 8 additional countries. The AEOI with these partner states is scheduled to enter into force on January 1, 2027.
Supplementary tax: Date of application of the safe harbor rules on hybrid arbitrage arrangements in accordance with the administrative guidelines of December 18, 2023
The FTA announces that the rules regarding hybrid arbitrage arrangements under the temporary CbCR safe harbor of the administrative guidance of December 18, 2023 will apply to transactions after December 18, 2023.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 32 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between August 4 - 10, 2025.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 31 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between July 28 and August 3, 2025.
Entry into force of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law for the years 2026-2028
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated the lists of amendments to laws and ordinances in tax law.
Entry into force of the supplementary agreement (in particular home office) to the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and France
The supplementary agreement to the double taxation agreement between Switzerland and France entered into force on July 24, 2025.
Switzerland and Belgium sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
On July 16, 2025, Switzerland and Belgium signed a protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and capital.
Entry into force of the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement with Serbia
The protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and Serbia entered into force on July 18, 2025. With individual exceptions, most of the amendments are applicable from January 1, 2026.
Switzerland and Croatia sign protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement
On July 18, 2025, Switzerland and Croatia signed a protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and capital.
Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 30 - 2025)
Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between July 21 - 27, 2025.
FTA publishes notifications of receipt for the FATCA agreement
On July 11, 2025, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published FATCA group requests pursuant to Art. 12 para. 1 of the FATCA Act.
FTA updates overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives on July 1, 2025.
New edition of the brochure "The Swiss tax system
The brochure "The Swiss tax system" was updated on June 26, 2025. It provides an overview of taxes at federal, cantonal and communal level and addresses cantonal peculiarities.
FTA publishes notifications of receipt for the FATCA agreement
The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published FATCA group requests in accordance with Art. 12 para. 1 FATCA Act on June 24, 2025.
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