Tax issues relating to real estate - current trends and hot topics
This issue is entirely dedicated to the topic of "Real Estate". The four articles shed light on the key issues that shape practice today. Real estate forms its own universe in tax law: the issues are complex and cantonal in nature. Between current taxation, property gains, corporate law structures and international interdependence, it is clear that even supposedly classic issues raise new questions. The latest developments impressively demonstrate how dynamic real estate taxation has become.
The Swiss taxation of real estate transactions in an international context
The Swiss real estate market is an increasingly interesting investment target for foreign investors. This article provides an introduction to the key tax aspects in connection with real estate transactions with cross-border implications. In addition to a brief outline of current tax issues, the article deals in depth with investments in commercial real estate and the question of whether an operating company or a real estate company exists for basic tax purposes, as well as the tax treatment of a sale of shares in a Swiss real estate company under Swiss unilateral law and treaty law.
Partnerships and other personal legal entities for supplementary taxes
It is not uncommon for privately held groups to have partnerships and other personal legal entities such as trusts, foundations or private individuals linked by shareholders' agreements at the top of the structure. This article analyzes how such legal entities are to be treated for Swiss and international supplementary taxes and to what extent the provisions of Swiss income and profit tax law have an influence on this.
Cross-border commuter regulation Switzerland-France
The home office has fundamentally changed cross-border taxation - also in the relationship between Switzerland and France. New rules have applied to French cross-border commuters since 2023, which allow more flexibility but also place greater demands on employers and employees. This article provides a concise overview of the current tax framework and shows what should be paid particular attention to.
Switzerland and Cyprus sign Protocol of Amendment to the Double Taxation Convention
On 20 July 2020, Switzerland and Cyprus 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 with regard to double taxation agreements.
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.
Cross-border restructuring
Workshop on "Cross-border Restructuring" by Patrick Schmid and Thomas Hug on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Corporate Restructuring" on August 29, 2023.
Current cases on intercantonal and international corporate tax law (2023)
Workshop on intercantonal and international corporate tax law by René Matteotti and Philipp Betschart on the occasion of the ISIS seminar "Corporate Tax Law 2023" on June 19/20, 2023.
Seminar folder ISIS)-Seminar "Real Estate Transactions - Tax Consequences National and Cross-Border
Case studies, detailed solution notes and slides: Here you will receive all documents of the individual workshops according to the following DeepL description from the ISIS) seminar "Real Estate Transactions - Tax Consequences National and Cross-Border" from September 12 and 13, 2022 under the direction of Julia von Ah.
