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.

FTA updates overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated its overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 19 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between May 5 - 11, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 18 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 28 and May 4, 2025.

Federal Council wants to amend the minimum taxation ordinance

At its meeting on April 30, 2025, the Federal Council opened the consultation on an amendment to the Minimum Tax Ordinance (MindStV). The Minimum Tax Ordinance is to be supplemented by the rules on the international reporting obligation (GloBE Information Return, GIR).

Tax relief for Norway

On April 24, 2025, the SIF published an overview of the effects of the agreement on tax relief for Norway.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 16 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 14 - 20, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 15 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 7 - 13, 2025.

Tax relief for various countries

On April 7, 2025, the SIF updated the overview of the effects of the agreement (extent of relief) for various countries.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 14 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 31 and April 6, 2025.

FTA updates overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has updated its overview of tax policy proposals and initiatives.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 13 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 24 - 30, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 12 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 17 - 23, 2025.

Switzerland and Zimbabwe sign a double taxation agreement

On March 19, 2025, Switzerland and Zimbabwe signed an agreement on the avoidance of double taxation (DTA) in the area of income taxes in Harare.

Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and Italy - Administrative cooperation

On March 19, 2025, the SIF reported that the competent authorities of Switzerland and Italy, in accordance with Art. 7 para. 1 of the Agreement of December 23, 2020 between Switzerland and Italy on the taxation of cross-border commuters, have defined the details of the application of administrative cooperation by mutual agreement.

Supplementary tax: Tax treatment of business units that qualify as permanent establishments

On March 18, 2025, the FTA explained the treatment of business units that are considered permanent establishments in a communication on the minimum taxation of multinational enterprise groups.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 10 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 3 - 9, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Supreme CourtCW 8 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between February 17 - 23, 2025.

Decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative CourtCW 8 - 2025)

Overview of the tax rulings of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between February 17 - 23, 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.

Withholding tax: certificate for employment relationships during the year for employees resident in France

On January 30, 2025, the FTA published the certificate for employment relationships during the year for employees resident in France together with the associated explanations.

Federal Council opens consultation on the exchange of information on OECD minimum taxation

On January 29, 2025, the Federal Council opened the consultation on the exchange of information regarding OECD minimum taxation.
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