Switzerland signs up for GIR MCAA
Switzerland signed the GIR MCAA, joining 15 other jurisdictions to facilitate standardised GloBE information exchange for MNE Groups. According to an OECD update released on 4 September 2025, Switzerland signed the Multilateral Competent
See MoreSwitzerland clarifies application of hybrid arbitrage arrangements under transitional CbCR Safe Harbour
SFTA confirmed that OECD guidance on hybrid arbitrage arrangements under the transitional CbCR safe harbour applies in Switzerland only to transactions entered into after 18 December 2023. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA)Â has issued
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Germany: Federal Cabinet approves amending protocols to tax treaties with Netherlands, Switzerland
The Federal Cabinet approved protocols amending tax treaties with the Netherlands and Switzerland. The German Federal Cabinet approved on 6 August 2025 the amending protocols to its 2012 income tax treaty with the Netherlands and its 1971 income
See MoreSwitzerland adds Tunisia to CbC report exchange list
Switzerland updates the CbC report list, including Tunisia as reciprocal from January 2024. Switzerland has updated its list of jurisdictions for the exchange of Country-by-Country (CbC) reports under the Multilateral Competent Authority
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Switzerland to face 39% tariff as trade talks with the US falterÂ
Switzerland faces 39% US tariffs on exports starting 7 August 2025. Switzerland is likely to face 39% US tariffs on its exports after the country’s President Karin Keller-Sutter failed to secure a trade deal with the US, which is set to take
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US implements tariffs on one-kilo gold bars
The US has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo gold bars, potentially affecting Switzerland. According to the Financial Times report on 7 August 2025, the US has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilogram gold bars, citing a July 31 letter
See MoreSwitzerland clarifies top-up tax treatment of residual tax on distributions
Switzerland confirms treatment of residual tax on distributions for top-up tax calculations effective from 1 January 2024. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration released Communication-026-E-2025-e on 24 July 2025, clarifying the treatment of
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Vietnam considers revising tax treaty and IPA with Switzerland
Vietnam seeks to revise its 1996 tax treaty and investment pact with Switzerland to reflect recent changes and boost bilateral economic ties. Vietnam expressed interest in revising the Switzerland–Vietnam Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1996)
See MoreSwitzerland signals willingness to revise US offer in response to heavy tariffs
Switzerland plans to revise its trade offer following the US announcement of 39% import tariffs amid rising economic concerns. The Swiss government is preparing to revise its offer to the USÂ following the announcement of 39% import tariffs set
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Amending protocol France, Switzerland tax treaty enters into force
The amending protocol to the 1966 France–Switzerland tax treaty, has entered into force on 24 July 2025. The agreement is designed to prevent double taxation and prevent tax evasion between the two nations. Earlier, France published Law No.
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Amending protocol to Serbia, Switzerland tax treaty enters into force
The protocol, signed on 19 September 2023, will generally take effect from 1 January 2026 and relates to withholding and other taxes. The amending protocol to the 2005 income and capital tax treaty with the former Serbia-Montenegro and
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Belgium, Switzerland sign amending protocol to tax treaty
The tax treaty between the two jurisdictions was last amended in 2014. Belgium and Switzerland signed a protocol in Brussels to update their 1978 income and capital tax treaty on 16 July 2025. The protocol aligns the agreement with current
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India–EFTA trade agreement enters into force
India signed the agreement with EFTA member states on 10 March 2024. The trade and economic partnership agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) and India will
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Croatia, Switzerland sign amending protocol to tax treaty
Croatia and Switzerland signed a protocol on July 18, 2025, amending their 1999 tax treaty to align with international and BEPS standards. Croatia and Switzerland signed an amending protocol to their 1999 income and capital tax treaty on 18
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EU, Switzerland to amend agreement on automatic financial information exchange
The agreement enables automatic financial account information exchange between EU Member States and Switzerland under the OECD's Common Reporting Standard (CRS). The European Commission has proposed a Council Decision on 10 July 2025 to amend the
See MoreSwitzerland ratifies tax treaty protocol with Hungary
Switzerland ratified the first protocol amending its 2012 tax treaty with Hungary, effective after the exchange of ratification. Switzerland published Federal Decree No. 2042/2025 in its Official Gazette on 1 July 2025, approving the ratification
See MoreFrance ratifies fifth protocol to 1966 tax treaty with Switzerland
The protocol was signed on 27 June 2023 and is designed to prevent double taxation on income and capital. France has published Law No. 2025-567 of 23 June 2025 in the Official Gazette, ratifying the fifth amending protocol to the 1966 income and
See MoreSwitzerland: Council of States ratifies crypto-asset and CRS agreements
Switzerland’s Council of States approved agreements to expand automatic tax information exchange to cover crypto-assets and updated reporting standards. The Swiss Council of States approved Switzerland’s ratification of the Multilateral
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