International tax compliance
International cooperation plays a key role in the tax system. Switzerland is also involved in devising multilateral solutions and implements international standards in the area of taxation.
Press releases on the topic
Switzerland and EU resume dialogue on financial market regulation
On 4 July 2024 in Berne, the State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF) and the European Commission resumed their dialogue on financial market regulation, which had been suspended since 2017.
Federal Council confirms implementation of final Basel III standard with effect from 1 January 2025
During its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council took note of the international implementation of the final Basel III standard for banks. The amendment to the Capital Adequacy Ordinance (CAO), which will enshrine the standard in Swiss law, will enter into force on 1 January 2025 as planned.
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter meets Saudi Arabia's Minister of Finance, Mohammed Al Jadaan
On 20 June 2024 in Zurich, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter, Head of the Federal Department of Finance (FDF), received her Saudi counterpart, Mohammed Al Jadaan, for a working visit. The two ministers opened the bilateral financial dialogue between Switzerland and Saudi Arabia, and exchanged views on developments in the financial sector and the most important international financial and tax issues.
State Secretariat for International Finance SIF
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Switzerland - 3003 Bern