One Uber as a digital business location?
Based on the concrete example of Uber , the aim of this paper is to find answers to the following questions: Can users play a decisive role in the value creation of a company in the digital economy? And if so, how can they be used to address the challenges of taxation in the digital economy?
The Liechtenstein "Blockchain Law" (TVTG) from the perspective of tax consulting
The article shows that although there is now a legal basis for the token economy in Liechtenstein, no adjustments to the tax law are necessary. This is because the economic approach to tax law means that a situation can be subsumed and assessed from a tax perspective regardless of the technology used.
The Liechtenstein private law establishment with divided or undivided capital
The Liechtenstein private law establishment is a very versatile and flexible legal form which is unknown under Swiss company law and cannot generally be assigned to corporations or foundations. The article deals with the "establishment" as a special feature of Liechtenstein company law.
Taxation of spouses in international relations
An "international" spouse relationship from a tax law perspective exists if only one spouse is subject to unlimited tax liability in Switzerland, while the other spouse has no or only limited tax liability in Switzerland. It must also be a legally and factually unseparated marriage. The taxation of such "international" spousal relationships is opposed by the addition of factors as prescribed by law. However, according to the established case law of the Federal Supreme Court, the latter - unlike in intercantonal relations - cannot create any tax liability in Switzerland.
OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework publishes new multilateral agreement to address the tax challenges of globalisation and digitalisation
On 11 October 2023, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework published a new multilateral agreement to address the tax challenges of globalisation and digitalisation.
Entry into force of the DTA between Switzerland and Ethiopia
On September 21, 2023, SIF announced that the DTA Switzerland - Ethiopia entered into force on August 10, 2023. The provisions are applicable for Switzerland as of January 1, 2024 and in Ethiopia as of July 8, 2024.
Switzerland and Serbia sign Protocol of Amendment to Double Taxation Agreement
On September 19, 2023, Switzerland and Serbia signed a Protocol of Amendment to the DTA, which implements the minimum standards in double taxation treaty matters.
Switzerland and Germany sign protocol of amendment to DTA
Switzerland and Germany signed the revision protocol amending the DTA of 11 August 1971 on 21 August 2023 on the fringes of the meeting of German-speaking finance ministers in Aschau im Chiemgau.
FDF publishes first report on cantonal measures in connection with the implementation of the OECD minimum tax
On August 8, 2023, the FDF published the first report on the expected impact of the implementation of the OECD minimum tax on the individual cantons as well as the planned measures of the individual cantons as of May 31, 2023.
Cross-border commuter agreement with Italy has entered into force
On July 19, 2023, SIF announced that the new cross-border commuter agreement with Italy and an amending protocol to the DTA entered into force on July 17, 2023. The provisions are applicable as of January 1, 2024.
Transfert de siège et restructurations transfrontalières
Cas pratiques présentés par Rebecca Dorasamy lors du séminaire ISIS) du 03 novembre 2021 intitulé "Restructurations / Fusions / Acquisitions".
Remboursement de l'impôt anticipé: pratique des anciennes réserves, liquidation remplaçante et transposition internationale étendue
Cas pratiques présentés par Stefan Oesterhelt et Raphaël Fellay lors du séminaire ISIS) du 03 novembre 2021, intitulé "Restructurations / Fusions / Acquisitions".