Digital economy taxation
Taxation of the profits of international companies needs to be adapted to the digital economy. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is working on proposals in this regard. Switzerland is also involved.
Press releases on the topic
Federal Council initiates consultation on automatic exchange of information with eight more partner states
During its meeting on 13 August 2025, the Federal Council initiated the consultation on the introduction of the automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) with eight more states. The AEOI with these partner states is scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2027, with the first exchange of data to take place in 2028. By expanding its AEOI network, Switzerland is reaffirming its commitment to compliance with international standards. The consultation will run until 14 November 2025.
Federal Council adopts dispatch approving the list of 74 partner states for the automatic exchange of information concerning cryptoassets
During its meeting on 6 June 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the approval of the introduction of the international automatic exchange of information (AEOI) concerning cryptoassets with the relevant partner states. Entry into force is planned for 2026, with the first exchange of data taking place in 2027.
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