Motion "Stop the customs and tax-free zone around Switzerland!" is assigned to the responsible committee for preliminary examination
With the motion "Stop the customs and tax-free zone around Switzerland!" submitted on June 13, 2017, the author of the motion instructs the Federal Council (Department of Finance) to close the current revenue gaps in cross-border shopping traffic with regard to VAT.
Federal Council opens consultation procedure on administrative assistance agreement in customs matters with the USA
On 21 June 2017, the Federal Council opened the consultation procedure on a draft administrative assistance agreement in the customs field with the USA. The agreement is a prerequisite for the conclusion of any agreement on the mutual recognition of customs security measures.
National Council advises on financing the modernisation and digitisation of the Federal Customs Administration (DaziT)
On 14 June 2017, the National Council discussed a federal decree granting a loan for the complete renewal of information and communication technology (ICT) for the Federal Customs Administration (FCA).
Message on the amendment of the Tobacco Tax Act: Council of States approves the National Council's decision
At its meeting of 28 February 2017, the Council of States adopted the amendments to the Tobacco Tax Act.
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