Exchange of tax-related information
Tax authorities exchange information in order to increase transparency and prevent cross-border tax evasion. The exchange of information is based on international standards.
Press releases on the topic
Federal Council adopts dispatch on extending international automatic exchange of information in tax matters
During its meeting on 19 February 2025, the Federal Council submitted to Parliament the dispatch on extending the international automatic exchange of information in tax matters (AEOI). Set to apply from 1 January 2026, the extension concerns the new AEOI concerning cryptoassets and the amendment of the standard for the automatic exchange of financial account information.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment of DTA with Hungary
During its meeting on 20 November 2024, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Hungary. The protocol implements the OECD's minimum standards from the base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project with regard to double taxation agreements.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on double taxation agreement with Jordan
During its meeting on 21 August 2024, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the approval of a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Jordan. The agreement will create legal certainty and favourable conditions for the further development of bilateral economic relations and tax cooperation between the two countries.
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