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Overview of the tax law decisions of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between June 22 and 28, 2026.

On June 25, 2026, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) updated the article “Taxes in Effect” in the Tax Information section.

At its meeting on June 24, 2026, the Federal Council adopted the message on the Protocol of Amendment to the Agreement between Switzerland and the European Union (EU) on the Automatic Exchange of Information on Financial Accounts to Promote Tax Compliance in International Matters. The agreement has been aligned with the revised OECD standard and also includes new provisions on administrative assistance in the collection of value-added tax claims.

On June 19, the Federal Council adopted the report in response to Postulate Walti 23.3752, “Remaining Attractive, Securing Finances: Switzerland Needs a Long-Term Tax and Location Strategy,” during its meeting.

On June 18, 2026, Switzerland and Italy began a dialogue to discuss certain tax issues.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between June 8 and 14, 2026.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between June 1 and June 7, 2026.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between June 1 and June 7, 2026.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between May 18 and 24, 2026.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between May 11 and 17, 2026.

The new FTA portal has been available since May 11, 2025. It brings together numerous FTA online services in a single, centralized overview. Authorizations and services are now consolidated in one place and are easier to access.

At its meeting on May 6, 2026, the Federal Council launched a public consultation on an amendment to the Ordinance on Minimum Taxation. In doing so, it is implementing two identical parliamentary motions. These motions call for the application of an OECD administrative guideline one year later than provided for internationally.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between April 27 and May 3, 2026.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 27 and May 3, 2026.

The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) has announced that a new agreement between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border telework was concluded on April 29, 2026.

The Federal Tax Administration has published its 2025 Annual Report. The report details federal tax revenues and the substance of tax policy matters.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between April 13 and 19, 2026.

Overview of tax law decisions by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between April 13 and 19, 2026.

The FTA has updated the tax policy motions and initiatives.

On April 7, 2026, the FTA provided information on the effective date of the new safe harbor rules under the minimum tax regime for large multinational enterprise groups.

On April 7, 2026, the FTA provided information regarding the application of the administrative guidance on Article 9.1 of the GloBE Model Rules dated January 13, in connection with two identical motions that had been adopted, as part of the minimum taxation of large multinational enterprise groups.

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Administrative Court published between March 23 and 29, 2026.

On March 26, 2026, the SIF published a summary of the implications of the agreement on tax relief for Brazil.

On March 19, 2026, the FTA announced that the GloBE Information Return (GIR) application is available on the federal government’s e-portal.

Overview of tax rulings by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published between March 1 and March 8, 2026.