Switzerland terminates withholding tax agreements with Austria and UK

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Switzerland terminates withholding tax agreements with Austria and UK

Anjana Haines
November 14 2016
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The withholding tax (WHT) agreement held by Switzerland with Austria and the UK will be terminated on January 1 2017, the Swiss authorities have announced.

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Anjana manages ITR’s online and print coverage, alongside the publication’s awards and events worldwide. She covers all areas of corporate tax matters, but particularly disputes, transfer pricing arrangements and tax treaty analysis.
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