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
PUBLICA’s funded ratio rises further
The Swiss Federal Pension Fund PUBLICA is publishing its annual report and sustainability report for 2024. At the end of 2024, the collective institution’s funded ratio stood at 104.6%. The investment performance was 5.9%. In responsible investment, efforts to enhance transparency are having an impact.
Switzerland at 2025 IMF and World Bank Group Spring Meetings and G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Washington
President Karin Keller-Sutter and Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin will attend the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group in Washington from 23 to 25 April 2025. A meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bank governors will also take place during the Spring Meetings. The Swiss delegation, which also includes representatives of the Swiss National Bank, will additionally use the event for bilateral talks.
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.
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