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2024
Legal consequences of violating the safe haven interest rates
The new Federal Supreme Court decision (BGer of July 17, 2024, 9C_690/2022) has far-reaching consequences for the determination of safe haven interest rates.
Withholding tax (WHT)
Profit tax
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10
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2024
Minimum tax update - introduction of the IIR in Switzerland
With the Income Inclusion Rule, the Federal Council also decided to introduce part of the international supplementary tax as of January 1, 2025.
BEPS
International tax law
Profit tax
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09
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2024
AIA and crypto assets
The Federal Council extends AEOI to crypto assets. The new regulations will come into force from 2026. We summarize the most important points for you below.
Crypto
International tax law
Administrative Assistance
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08
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2024
Income tax and treasury shares
Reissue of treasury shares - the Federal Supreme Court clarifies profit tax assessment.
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06
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2024
Taxation of a bonus payment
In Switzerland, income is only taxable if it is realized. But what exactly does that mean? Our article shows the criteria of the Federal Supreme Court.
Income tax
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05
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2024
Tax exemption for holding foundations
The following article shows the legal and federal court conditions under which a holding foundation can be tax-exempt.
Jurisprudence
Profit tax
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04
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2024
Tax exemption due to non-profit status
In our latest blog post, we look at the requirements for tax exemption due to charitable status.
Profit tax
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2024
The idea of individual taxation
Introduction of individual taxation for married couples to eliminate the current marriage penalty - a proposal in the political discourse.
Income tax
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02
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2024
Safe Haven interest rates for the year 2024
Inadequate interest rates on loans to shareholders are relevant for tax purposes. These 2024 interest rates create legal certainty.
Income tax
Profit tax
Withholding tax (WHT)
Tax Planning
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2024
Cryptocurrencies and taxes - Update 2024
In mid-October to early November 2021, the two cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum reached new record highs.
Crypto
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12
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2023
Extension of the loss offsetting period
Our blog post discusses the planned reform of tax loss offsetting and takes a critical look at its specific design.
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11
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2023
Holding demerger
The current tax practice regarding the demerger of holding companies - we illustrate the advantages for succession planning.
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10
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2023
Private art collector or commercial art dealer?
Delimitation of self-employed and dependent gainful employment on the basis of a current Federal Court decision (9C_606/2022 of June 6, 2023).
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09
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2023
Tax-free repayment of hidden capital contributions
According to the Federal Supreme Court Jurisprudence , repayments of hidden capital contributions are exempt from income tax.
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08
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2023
International transfer pricing in Switzerland
Transfer prices are playing an increasingly important role in Tax Planning and auditing and should always be documented and justified.
Profit tax
International tax law
Tax Planning
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07
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2023
Super-deduction for R&D; a little-noticed incentive instrument
Research and development costs may be deducted by up to 50 percent in excess of the business justified R&D expense.
Profit tax
TRAF
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06
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2023
Vote on the OECD minimum tax in Switzerland
Read the main arguments and counterarguments to the OECD reform on minimum taxation of multinationals in our blog post.
BEPS
Profit tax
International tax law
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05
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2023
Refund of Swiss WHT for persons abroad
The Swiss WHT is a tax on the income from movable capital assets and has tax character for persons abroad.
Withholding tax (WHT)
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02
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2023
Safe Haven interest rates for the year 2023
Insufficiently interest-bearing loans from Swiss companies to shareholders are relevant for tax purposes. These 2023 interest rates create legal certainty.
Income tax
Profit tax
Withholding tax (WHT)
Tax Planning
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2022
Management of real estate from a tax perspective
This blog post shows how to manage real estate held for the long term in a tax-optimal manner.