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News
Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment of DTA with Croatia
During its meeting on 26 November 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Croatia. It implements the minimum standards for double taxation agreements.
Federal Council adopts dispatch on amendment of DTA with Belgium
During its meeting on 26 November 2025, the Federal Council adopted the dispatch on the additional agreement supplementing the double taxation agreement (DTA) with Belgium. The agreement implements the minimum standards for double taxation agreements.
Federal Council approves amendment to the automatic exchange of information in tax matters
At its meeting on 26 November 2025, the Federal Council approved the amendment of the Ordinance on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOI Ordinance). The ordinance contains implementing provisions on amending the Federal Act on the International Automatic Exchange of Information in Tax Matters (AEOIA). Both pieces of legislation are due to come into force on 1 January 2026.