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.
FTA publishes final ruling on the FATCA agreement
On 19 November 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of a final ruling pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer meets Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer met the Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov in Bern on 19 November 2021. One of the topics discussed was the revision of the existing double taxation agreement demanded by Russia.
Federal Council adopts report on relations with Italy in the financial and tax area
At its meeting on 27 October 2021, the Federal Council adopted the report on relations with Italy in the financial and tax area.
Entry into force of the double taxation agreement with Bahrain
On 05 November, SIF announced that the DTA between Switzerland and Bahrain had entered into force and that the provisions would apply from 01 January 2022.
Federal Council enacts new legal basis for the implementation of international agreements in the tax area
In the StADG, the provisions of the existing national federal law of 22 June 1951 on the implementation of federal intergovernmental agreements for the avoidance of double taxation and the ordinances based on it are taken over as far as necessary and supplemented with new provisions. It now regulates the essential points for the relief of withholding tax as well as penalty provisions in connection with the relief of withholding taxes on investment income. It also regulates how mutual agreement procedures are to be carried out domestically if the applicable agreement does not contain any provisions to the contrary.
FTA publishes final rulings on the FATCA agreement
On 22 October 2021, the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) notified the issuance of final rulings pursuant to Art. 5 No. 3 lit. b FATCA Agreement.
Chair of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) and the Joint International Task Force on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) release statement on Pandora Papers
On 14 October 2021, the Chair of the OECD Forum on Tax Administration (FTA) and the Chair of its Joint International Task Force on Shared Intelligence and Collaboration (JITSIC) issued a joint statement on the Pandora Papers.
Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer at the meeting of the G20 finance ministers and the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank
On 9 and 10 July 2021, Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, together with SNB President Thomas Jordan, took part in the meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors.
Current cases on intercantonal and international corporate tax law (2024)
Workshop by René Matteotti and Philipp Betschart on the occasion of the ISIS) seminar on June 3 - 4, 2024 entitled "Current cases on intercantonal and international corporate tax law"
Special issues in trust and foundation structures
Workshop on "Special Issues in Trust and Foundation Structures" by Andrea Opel and Stefan Oesterhelt on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Structuring Private Assets by Means of Trusts or Foundations" on October 31, 2023.
ISIS) seminar folder "Corporate Restructuring" (2023)
Case studies, detailed solution notes and slides: Here you will receive all documents of the individual workshops according to the following content description from the ISIS)-Seminar "Corporate Restructuring" of August 29, 2023 under the direction of René Schreiber.
