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
Federal Council adopts dispatch on double taxation agreement with Angola
During its meeting on 14 June 2024, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the approval of a double taxation agreement (DTA) with Angola. The agreement will create legal certainty for the further development of bilateral economic relations and tax cooperation between the two countries.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment of double taxation agreement with Germany
During its meeting on 14 June 2024, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Germany. The protocol adapts the DTA to various changes in the needs of the contracting states and implements the minimum standards from the base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project with regard to DTAs.
Federal Council initiates consultation on new Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data
During its meeting on 7 June 2024, the Federal Council initiated the consultation on the Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information on Salary Data. The Federal Council is thus laying the legal foundations for implementing the exchange of information set down in agreements with France and Italy. The consultation will run until 27 September 2024.
State Secretariat for International Finance SIF
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