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DossierPublished on 10 April 2024

Avoidance of international double taxation

Switzerland has already concluded over 100 double taxation agreements (DTAs) worldwide. It thereby reduces undesirable double taxation and hurdles for cross-border business activities.

Press releases on the topic

  • 20 November 2024

    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.

  • 21 August 2024

    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.

  • 14 August 2024

    Federal Council initiates consultation on determination of partner states for the AEOI concerning cryptoassets

    During its meeting on 14 August 2024, the Federal Council initiated the consultation on the determination of partner states for the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) concerning cryptoassets. The Federal Council wants to use the bill to determine from when Switzerland should automatically exchange information on cryptoassets with which partner states. The consultation procedure will close on 15 November 2024.

State Secretariat for International Finance SIF

Federal Department of Finance FDF
Bundesgasse 3
Switzerland - 3003 Bern