Malaysia and Switzerland concluded the second round of negotiations on 27 June 2026 to modernise their 1974 double taxation avoidance agreement (DTA), with talks held from 22 to 25 June 2026.
Malaysia’s Ministry of Finance announced on 27 June 2026 that Malaysia and Switzerland have completed the second round of negotiations to amend the 1974 tax treaty, held from 22 to 25 June 2026.
The negotiation is aimed at modernising their 50-year-old double taxation avoidance agreement (DTA) and aligning it with current international tax standards.
The original DTA, first signed in 1974, serves as a bilateral framework to ensure individuals and businesses are not taxed twice on the same income across both countries. The latest round of discussions builds on momentum from December 2025, when delegations met in Bern for the first phase of renegotiations.
The updated agreement aims to reflect modern international tax standards and accommodate contemporary business structures. Both nations have committed to balancing their respective interests while maintaining the treaty’s core purpose: encouraging cross-border investment through reduced tax uncertainty and lower compliance costs.
The next steps and timeline for finalising the revised agreement were not disclosed, though both parties signalled continued engagement on the matter.
