Transitional solution for the too-big-to-fail instruments for withholding tax
Natalya Ezzaini
At its meeting on August 21, 2024, the Federal Council approved a temporary extension of the special regulations for interest from TBTF instruments until December 31, 2031. Without an additional extension, interest on TBTF instruments issued after December 31, 2026 would be subject to withholding tax.
At its meeting on August 21, 2024, the Federal Council approved a temporary extension of the special regulations for interest from TBTF instruments until December 31, 2031. Without an additional extension, interest on TBTF instruments issued after December 31, 2026 would be subject to withholding tax.
The exemption provisions ensure that banks can issue from Switzerland at competitive conditions.
Further information is available here.
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