Peru and Switzerland begin talks to revise tax treaty in accordance with OECD standards

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration ( FTA) has released circulars outlining the safe-harbour interest rates for loans between shareholders and related parties. The circular covering loans in Swiss Francs (CHF) was issued on 29 January 2026,

Switzerland’s transition to a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Model 1 agreement with the United States is now expected to take effect on 1 January 2028, one year later than previously anticipated, the State Secretariat for International

Switzerland has updated its list of jurisdictions for the automatic exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on Automatic Exchange of Country-by-Country Reports (CbC MCAA). Decision No. RO

Peru enacted Law No. 32542, published on 31 December 2025, extending the value-added tax (VAT) exemptions for specified goods and services under Appendixes I and II of the VAT law until 31 December 2028. The extension is intended to support key

Peru has extended tax incentives for scientific research, technological development, and technological innovation under Law No. 32539, published on 31 December 2025. The legislation continues the benefits previously established by Laws No. 30309

The Peruvian government has extended the VAT (Impuesto General a las Ventas, IGV) exemption for the transactions listed in Appendices I and II covered under the VAT Law. The law ensures continued VAT relief on essential goods and selected