Digital economy taxation
Taxation of the profits of international companies needs to be adapted to the digital economy. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is working on proposals in this regard. Switzerland is also involved.
Press releases on the topic
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 Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter to meet UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in London
On 7 November 2024, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will meet the United Kingdom's finance minister, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, for a working visit. The meeting will focus on multilateral and bilateral financial and tax topics.
IIR international supplementary tax to come into force in 2025
During its meeting on 4 September 2024, the Federal Council decided to bring the income inclusion rule (IIR) into force with effect from 1 January 2025. This international supplementary tax will complement the Swiss supplementary tax (QDMTT) already introduced in 2024. Both tax rules will ensure that tax receipts stay in Switzerland, rather than flowing abroad, and provide legal certainty.
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