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.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on the introduction of AIA with 19 other countries and approves audit report
At its meeting on 29 May 2019, the Federal Council opened the Dispatch on the introduction of the automatic exchange of information on financial accounts (AIA) with 19 other states and territories.
Switzerland and the Netherlands sign Protocol of Amendment to the DTA
On 12 June 2019, Switzerland and the Netherlands signed a Protocol of Amendment to the Convention on the avoidance of double taxation in the area of taxes on income (DTA).
Switzerland and Ireland sign Protocol of Amendment to the DTA
Switzerland and Ireland signed a Protocol of Amendment to the Convention on the Avoidance of Double Taxation in the Field of Taxes on Income and Capital (DTA) on 13 June 2019.
Switzerland and South Korea sign Protocol of Amendment to the DTA
On 17 May 2019, Switzerland and South Korea signed a Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention (DTA) in the area of taxes on income.
Protocol of Amendment to the DTA with Ecuador enters into force
The Protocol amending the Double Taxation Convention (DTA) between Switzerland and Ecuador in the area of taxes on income and wealth entered into force on 17 April 2019.
National Council approves agreement against tax avoidance
Parliament supports the implementation of international standards against corporate tax avoidance. Following the Council of States, the National Council has also come out in favour of an agreement.
National Council does not want a code of interpretation on tax self-reports
The National Council does not consider it necessary to know how the number of voluntary reports of tax evaders with impunity has developed since 2010. It narrowly refused by 98 votes to 93 to commission the Federal Council with a report on the matter. Even the latter would have considered it useful.
ISIS seminar folder "Gratuitous transfer of assets under tax law"
All documents from the ISIS) seminar "Gratuitous transfer of assets in tax law" from October 28, 2025 under the direction of Peter Mäusli-Allenspach in one PDF document. Case studies, detailed solution notes and slides: Here you will find all documents of the individual workshops according to the following content description.
Practical examples of cross-border issues in relation to Germany
Case studies, slides and detailed solution notes from the workshop held by Hanna Brozzo and Iring Christopeit on October 28, 2025 on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Gratuitous asset transfers in tax law".
