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.
The OECD defines tax havens as jurisdictions that do not comply with international tax standards and whose tax practices are deemed harmful internationally.
- Switzerland is an attractive business location that is compliant with all international tax standards.
- With the corporate tax reform of 2019, Switzerland abolished all tax regimes classified as harmful by the OECD and replaced them with internationally compatible rules. The OECD gave Switzerland written confirmation of this in 2020.
- Since 2019, international bodies have repeatedly confirmed Switzerland's correct implementation of international tax standards:
- country-by-country reports
- automatic exchange of information
- spontaneous exchange of information
- exchange of information upon request (administrative assistance)
- implementation of BEPS minimum standards.
Press releases on the topic
FDFA State Secretary Alexandre Fasel holds political consultations with Germany in Bern
State Secretary Alexandre Fasel today received his counterpart from the German Federal Foreign Office, Géza Andreas von Geyr, for political talks. Their discussion centred on the close relations between Switzerland and its largest trading partner, Germany, as well as issues relating to competitiveness and security in Europe. The two state secretaries also discussed their countries' respective positions on other geopolitical developments.
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter to attend meeting of EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council
On 19 September 2026, Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will attend the informal meeting of the EU's Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) in Ireland. The purpose of the meeting is to promote exchanges on international financial and tax issues.
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter attends meeting of the finance ministers of the German-speaking countries
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter will attend this year's meeting of the finance ministers of German-speaking countries in Liechtenstein on 24 August 2026. The main focus will be on long-term financial policy challenges, financial sector resilience and the strengthening of European competitiveness.
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