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Safe Haven Interest Rates For Advances And Loans In 2026

On 29 and 30 January 2026, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published two circulars valid for the 2026 tax year on tax-recognised interest rates for advances and loans...

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Inheritance Tax Initiative In Referendum

Swiss voters decisively rejected a proposal to introduce a federal inheritance tax at the end of November.

Switzerland Tax

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The Sovereign Group

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Specifies Intercantonal Profit Allocation Rules For Large Construction Sites

In its decision of 29 December 2025 in case 9C_231/2024, published on 5 February 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court clarified that large construction sites are treated like manufacturing establishments for intercantonal...

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Alert | Adjustment Of Swiss Federal Tax Administration's Practice On Securities Transfer Tax And Employee Participation Plans

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration has aligned its practice with the Federal Supreme Court decision issued in November 2024 in the face of controversy.

Switzerland Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

Trusts And Tax Under Greek Law

Switzerland Tax

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

The Advantages Of Building Your Own "Captive" (GCC)

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GGI Global Alliance

Convertible Loans In Switzerland: A Quick Guide To The Tax Framework (Nr. 6)

Switzerland Tax

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Vischer AG

Geneva Is Enhancing Its Appeal In The Field Of Philanthropy

Switzerland Tax

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Borel & Barbey

2026 Swiss Safe Harbour Interest Rates For Intra-group Loans – EUR Rate Remains Unchanged, GBP And USD Rate Decreased

Switzerland Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Taxation In Switzerland 2026 (Video)

Switzerland Tax

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Zugimpex International GmbH

"What Now?": The Potential Impact Of The G7 Agreement For EU And Swiss Taxpayers

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Loyens & Loeff

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Inheritance Tax Proposal

European Union Tax

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Withers LLP

Ausgliederung einer Beteiligung zum Verkehrswert

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Switzerland Says No To The JUSO Initiative

Switzerland Tax

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Alternative Investments Forum 2026 - "Resilience, Sovereignty And New Asset Classes In Dialogue"

Switzerland Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Mergers & Acquisitions Comparative Guide

Switzerland Commercial

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Borel & Barbey

FINMA Guidance 01/2026: New Requirements For The Custody Of Cryptobased Assets

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

Preparing For 2026: Switzerland May Reactivate Safeguard Clause For Croatian Workers

Switzerland Employment

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Vischer AG

Swiss Transparency Register – New Regime, New Obligations

Switzerland Commercial

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Altenburger

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Tax Treaties

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Inheritance Tax Proposal

On 30 November 2025, Swiss voters decisively rejected the 'Initiative for a Social Climate Policy Financed Fairly Through Taxation', which sought to introduce...

European Union Tax

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Withers LLP

Remote Work And Permanent Establishments: Key Takeaways From The OECD 2025 Update

The definition of a permanent establishment in Article 5(1) of the OECD Model Tax Convention remains unchanged. However, the Commentary now contains detailed guidance on when a home office, work performed in second...

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Remote Work And Permanent Establishment: What Your Business Needs To Know

As cross-border remote work becomes standard practice, tax authorities are reconsidering how traditional rules apply to modern workplaces.

GGI Global Alliance

Payroll Challenges For Short-Term Assignments

European Union Employment

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CONVINUS

Interpreting Treaties In Investment Arbitration

Worldwide International

Aceris Law

IFA 2025 - Subject 2 - Branch Report For Switzerland - Subject B: Improper Use Of Tax Treaties And Source Taxation: Policy, Practice And Beyond

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Presenza fisica e residenza fiscale: un incrocio pericoloso

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Altenburger

Télétravail Transfrontalier : Opportunités Et Défis Pour Les Employeurs

Switzerland Immigration

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Investment Treaty Arbitration

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

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Inheritance Tax

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Inheritance Tax Initiative In Referendum

Swiss voters decisively rejected a proposal to introduce a federal inheritance tax at the end of November.

Switzerland Tax

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The Sovereign Group

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Inheritance Tax Proposal

On 30 November 2025, Swiss voters decisively rejected the 'Initiative for a Social Climate Policy Financed Fairly Through Taxation', which sought to introduce...

European Union Tax

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Withers LLP

Switzerland Says No To The JUSO Initiative

The Swiss electorate today clearly rejected the Young Socialists' (JUSO) initiative ‘For a social climate policy – fairly financed through taxation (Initiative for a Future)'.

Switzerland Tax

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Lenz & Staehelin

Swiss Voters Reject Federal Estate Tax Initiative With An Overwhelming Majority: What This Means In Practice

Switzerland Family

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Rejection Of The Juso Tax Initiative Confirms Stability

Switzerland Tax

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Milestone Decision – Introduction Of Federal Inheritance And Gift Tax Clearly Rejected In Popular Vote

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Aktuelles Im Steuerrecht Für Natürliche Personen

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Federal Supreme Court On Deadline To File Forced-Heirship Claims

Switzerland Litigation

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Bär & Karrer

Inheritance Tax Initiative I Update August 2025

Switzerland Tax

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RSM Switzerland

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Income Tax

Swiss Alert | Adjustment Of Swiss Federal Tax Administration's Practice On Securities Transfer Tax And Employee Participation Plans

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration has aligned its practice with the Federal Supreme Court decision issued in November 2024 in the face of controversy.

Switzerland Tax

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Alvarez & Marsal

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert 7.2026

In addition to the pension fund (2nd pillar), private pension provision (3rd pillar a) is an important pillar of our pension system.

Switzerland Immigration

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CONVINUS

Trusts And Tax Under Greek Law

For decades, Trusts have occupied a peripheral position within the Greek legal order.

Switzerland Tax

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

Convertible Loans In Switzerland: A Quick Guide To The Tax Framework (Nr. 6)

Switzerland Tax

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Vischer AG

2026 Swiss Safe Harbour Interest Rates For Intra-group Loans – EUR Rate Remains Unchanged, GBP And USD Rate Decreased

Switzerland Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Taxation In Switzerland 2026 (Video)

Switzerland Tax

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Ausgliederung einer Beteiligung zum Verkehrswert

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Part 1: Due Diligence And Risk Management In Global Mobility

Switzerland Immigration

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CONVINUS

Switzerland Says No To The JUSO Initiative

Switzerland Tax

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Lenz & Staehelin

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Transfer Pricing

IFA 2025 - Subject 2 - Branch Report For Switzerland - Subject B: Improper Use Of Tax Treaties And Source Taxation: Policy, Practice And Beyond

Switzerland as a source state levies withholding taxes mainly on profits distributions and interests paid on bonds and banking deposits.

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

Steuerhinterziehung Bei Juristischen Personen Und Anstiftung Durch Berater

Zwei kürzlich ergangene Bundesgerichtsentscheide (6B_93/2024 und 6B_90/2024, beide vom 3. Februar 2025) untermauern unsere Wahrnehmung, dass das Steuerstrafrecht zunehmend an Bedeutung gewinnt.

Switzerland Tax

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Vischer AG

Understanding Transfer Pricing In Switzerland: Legal Obligations And Tax Implications

Transfer pricing, the pricing of goods, services, and intangibles between related entities, has always been a significant concern for multinational enterprises...

Switzerland Tax

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LINDEMANNLAW

Soustraction d'impôt anticipé – acquittement et condamnation croisés

Switzerland Tax

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Bär & Karrer

2025 Swiss Safe Harbour Interest Rates For Intra-Group Loans – EUR And USD Rate Remain Unchanged, GBP Rate Increased

Switzerland Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Tax Benefits And Challenges For Foreign Companies Establishing Branch Offices In Switzerland

Switzerland Tax

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LINDEMANNLAW

Pillar Two Of The Inclusive Framework On BEPS

Switzerland Tax

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Altenburger

Swiss Federal Tax Administration Publishes Website With Q&A On Selected TP Topics

Switzerland Tax

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Loyens & Loeff

Swiss Safe Haven Interest Rates For The Year 2024

Switzerland Tax

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Vischer AG

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Latest Videos

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How Can Angel Investors Benefit From Swiss Tax-Free Capital Gains? (Video)

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LINDEMANNLAW

Residency In International Taxation (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

VAT In International Transactions: Rules And Guidelines For Invoices (Video)

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Zugimpex International GmbH

Switzerland: What Attracts People And Business? (Video)

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Dixcart Group Limited

Wegzugsbesteuerung – Wichtiges Zum Schweizer Steuerrecht Für Deutsche Zuzügler (Video)

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Bär & Karrer

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