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.
Technical information "Withholding tax according to DTA" has been updated
The following documents have been updated:
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).
Possibilities and limits of corporate tax planning - national and international
Workshop on the occasion of the ISIS seminar on 9/10 September 2019 entitled "Tax planning in the area of conflict between cost optimisation, tax compliance and Good citizenship - opportunities and risks".
Tax planning between legality and crime: tax evasion, abuse of rights, treaty abuse and tax crime - national and international
Workshop on the occasion of the ISIS seminar on 9/10 September 2019 entitled "Tax planning in the area of conflict between cost optimisation, tax compliance and Good citizenship - opportunities and risks".
Possibilities and limits of tax planning for investments of natural persons - national and international
Workshop on the occasion of the ISIS seminar on 9/10 September 2019 entitled "Tax planning in the area of conflict between cost optimisation, tax compliance and Good citizenship - opportunities and risks".
Possibilities and limits of securing tax planning (rulings, notifications, assurances, preliminary notices and the like), exchange of information, administrative and legal assistance
Workshop on the occasion of the ISIS seminar on 9/10 September 2019 entitled "Tax planning in the area of conflict between cost optimisation, tax compliance and Good citizenship - opportunities and risks".
