Tax rulings - Swiss success model at risk?
Tax rulings are omnipresent in Swiss tax consulting. With the StAhiV, they have been incorporated into Swiss legislation for the first time as of 1 January 2017 and are referred to there as "preliminary tax assessments", about which other states must be informed in certain situations. Recently, the courts have also been increasingly concerned with questions relating to tax rulings.
Development of case law on the interpretation of the DTA Germany - Switzerland in 2014
The following contribution presents the 2014 case law of the German and Swiss tax courts regarding the application and interpretation of the Convention between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance of Double Taxation in the Field of Taxes on Income and Capital of 11 August 1971 (hereinafter referred to as the DTA). This contribution is a continuation of the overviews published in previous years on the development of case law on the interpretation of the DBA Germany/Switzerland.
Home Office - Tax treatment in the cross-border area
Today, many tasks can be done from anywhere. The traditional workplace in the office has had its day. A telecommuting job at home brings advantages for both sides: The employer saves the costs of renting the room, the employee saves the way to the office. The following article examines the question of whether working from home can give rise to a tax permanent establishment in cross-border international situations. For the purposes of this paper, "home office" means a room or rooms which are located in the employee's home and which are used, at least in part, not only for residential purposes but also for work purposes.
Development of case law on the interpretation of the DTA Germany/Switzerland in 2013
The following contribution presents the case law of the German tax courts from 2013 with regard to the application and interpretation of the Convention between the Federal Republic of Germany and the Swiss Confederation for the Avoidance of Double Taxation in the Field of Taxes on Income and Capital of 11 August 1971 (hereinafter referred to as the DTA). This contribution is a continuation of the overviews published in previous years on the development of case law on the interpretation of the DBA Germany/Switzerland.
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FTA updates the publication "Tax burden in international comparison
The publication summarises the tax rates and tax ratios in various OECD countries. Among other things, it compares corporate tax rates, capital tax rates for companies, withholding tax rates, emissions and turnover taxes, VAT rates and the treatment of losses in 2020. In particular, the publication also contains various statements on the ratio of direct to indirect taxes.
FTA updates guidance on the standard for AEOI in tax matters
The FTA has updated the guidance on the standard for the automatic exchange of information (AEOI) in tax matters.
New cross-border commuter agreement between Switzerland and Italy of 23 December 2020
On 23 December 2020, Switzerland and Italy signed a new agreement on cross-border commuters, which replaces the current agreement of 1974 and now applies reciprocally.
Canton of Zurich: Tax segregation of companies with foreign permanent establishments
Section 57 para. 3 StG ZH was adapted to the corresponding provision in the law on direct federal tax with effect from 01 January 2021.
Memorandum of Understanding with the Philippines
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF has concluded a mutual agreement with the Philippines on the recognition and provision of Philippine tax residency certificates. This agreement will enter into force on 10 December 2020.
FTA publishes notices on FATCA group requests
On 1 December 2020, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) published FATCA group requests pursuant to Article 12(1) of the FATCA Law.
Consultation agreement with Germany on cross-border workers and state benefits extended
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported on 3 December 2020 that the consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of cross-border commuters and treatment of state support benefits will remain in force until 31 March 2021 (see our article of 13 June 2020).
Mutual agreement with France on cross-border taxation of home office workers extended
The State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported on 3 December 2020 that the provisional mutual agreement of 13 May 2020 between Switzerland and France on the taxation of cross-border workers who work in the home office as a result of measures taken to combat COVID-19 will remain in force until 31 March 2021.
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Reimbursement in international circumstances - current practice and problem areas
Workshop by Oliver Oppliger on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on August 30, 2022, entitled "Restitution in International Relations - Current Practice and Problem Areas".
International transactions involving intellectual property
Workshop by Napoleão Dagnese, Balthasar Denger and Thomas Hug on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on 27 June 2022 entitled "International transactions involving intellectual property".
