International tax compliance
International tax compliance
International cooperation plays a key role in the tax system. Switzerland is also involved in devising multilateral solutions and implements international standards in the area of taxation.
Press releases on the topic
Interim solution for withholding tax on too-big-to-fail instruments
During its meeting on 21 August 2024, the Federal Council approved a temporary extension of the special rules on withholding tax for too-big-to-fail (TBTF) instruments to 31 December 2031. This ensures that banks can continue to obtain capital from within Switzerland on competitive terms, thereby contributing to financial stability. At the same time, the temporary nature of the extension ensures that the legislator is able to formulate a definitive regulation as part of the overall package of TBTF measures.
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.
Switzerland and EU resume dialogue on financial market regulation
On 4 July 2024 in Berne, the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) and the European Commission resumed their dialogue on financial market regulation, which had been suspended since 2017.
State Secretariat for International Finance SIF
Bundesgasse 3
Switzerland - 3003 Bern