Cross-Border Tax Planning When Operating in Switzerland

Switzerland is a top choice for businesses looking to expand across borders, thanks to its strategic location, strong financial system, and business-friendly tax policies. With corporate income tax rates ranging from 11.9% to 21.0%, depending on the location, it offers a competitive edge for multinational companies aiming to optimize their tax strategies. This article breaks down the key policies, practical considerations, and strategies to help businesses navigate cross-border tax planning in Switzerland.

New Transfer Pricing Recommendations in Switzerland: What They Mean for Your Business

At the start of 2024, Swiss tax authorities introduced new transfer pricing guidelines to promote transparency and compliance. These recommendations were part of a "tax summary" released by the Swiss Tax Conference (STC) in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA). Discover why these changes matter and how your business can benefit from embracing them.

Strategies for Optimizing Corporate Taxation and Financial Management

In an increasingly complex global economy, Swiss companies must navigate various tax regulations at federal and cantonal level and overcome intricate financial challenges. So what are the best-in-class practices for maximizing profitability and compliance?This blog provides key strategies for optimizing corporate taxation and financial management,showcasing the approaches used by some of Switzerland's most profitable companies. It explores various techniques for tax efficiency, offering real-world use cases that demonstrate how these strategies have been successfully implemented to enhance business outcomes.

Discover tax incentives for new businesses in Switzerland

Despite introducing part of the OECD minimum tax rate on January 1, 2024, Switzerland still maintains a competitive tax regime. Tax incentives for Swiss-registered firms also benefit new businesses, making the Alps nation a prime investment destination. This guide outlines current tax incentives for different industries, showcasing advantages for new Swiss businesses. It offers insights for crafting an effective tax strategy, exploring benefits tailored to various sectors and entities, and illuminating Switzerland's tax environment.

Do educational institutions need to register for VAT in Switzerland and what is the process?

All countries in the EU and Switzerland, are part of the VAT legislation requirements. And many other countries around the world have similar VAT systems. According to Swiss legislation, foreign companies need to be registered for VAT, but some companies can be part of an exception in case of services that they provide.

Russian Federation and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have changed the double taxation rules

Recently Russian Federation and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have signed protocol regarding the amendments in the double taxation rules. This Protocol was negotiated following a request from the Russian Federation due to a change in its conventional policy regarding withholding taxes on dividends and interest.

The Russia-Malta double taxation treaty was amended. What's new?

In March 2020, Vladimir Putin, the president of the Russian Federation, addressed the nation to announce the main measures being taken to tackle coronavirus. As part of that, Vladimir Putin instructed the government to quickly initiate negotiations with foreign jurisdictions to amend Russia’s current DTTs to set the minimum withholding tax rate on dividends and interest paid from Russia at 15%.
 

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