The Austrian Council of Ministers has authorised the signing of the sixth protocol to the 1974 income and capital tax treaty with Switzerland, while also approving a range of foreign affairs, finance and economic measures during its 1 July 2026 meeting.
The Austrian Council of Ministers, at its meeting on 1 July 2026, gave approval for the signing of the sixth protocol amending the 1974 income and capital tax treaty with Switzerland.
The agreement seeks to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion between the two nations. It approved proposals covering foreign affairs, including an amending protocol to the income and capital tax treaty with Switzerland and negotiations with Indonesia on diplomatic visa exemptions.
The Council also endorsed funding for humanitarian assistance in Venezuela and approved finance-related measures, including the repeal of the Buildings Property Tax Exemption Act 1998 in Salzburg and amendments to the Usage Charges Act 1966 in Vienna.
The amending protocol will take effect once both the signing and ratification processes have been completed.
