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.
Switzerland and Liechtenstein sign Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention
On 14 July 2020, Switzerland and Liechtenstein signed a protocol amending the agreement to avoid double taxation (DTA) in the area of taxes on income and wealth. The protocol implements the minimum standards from the BEPS project in matters of double taxation agreements.
Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the USA
The competent authorities of Switzerland and the USA signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 19 June in Bern and on 25 June in Washington.
Memorandum of Understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures
On 20 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) reported the conclusion of a new memorandum of understanding between Switzerland and Italy concerning COVID-19 measures.
Consultation agreement with Germany on the taxation of cross-border workers and state support services
On 11 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF concluded a new consultation agreement between Switzerland and Germany on the taxation of cross-border commuters and the treatment of state support services.
Council of States approves various double taxation agreements
At its meeting on 4 June 2020, the Council of States approved various double taxation agreements (DTAs).
SIF updates tax relief tables for various countries (4 June 2020)
On 4 June 2020, the State Secretariat for International Financial Matters (SIF) updated the overviews of tax relief for various countries. This concerns the overviews of the effects (extent of the relief) of the agreements with Bangladesh, China, Chinese Taipei, India, Ireland, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Sri Lanka.
FDK publishes statement on the consultation of the federal law on withholding tax
On 29 May 2020, the Conference of Cantonal Finance Directors (FDK) published a statement on the consultation process for the federal law on withholding tax.
New OECD report on post-pandemic planning for tax administrations published
On 26 May 2020 the OECD published the new report "Tax Administration Responses to COVID-19: Recovery Period Planning". This third COVID-19 report addresses the main issues that tax administrations should consider when planning the recovery period under COVID-19. According to the OECD report, early planning for the resumption of entrepreneurial activity is necessary for both tax administrations and taxpayers in order to identify the most important challenges and opportunities at an early stage and to take preparatory measures.
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".
