If one country has been a trailblazer in using the tax system to attract investment, it is Switzerland. But against a backdrop of international reforms and pan-European harmonisation, the scope for challenge of national regimes is increasing. Compliance initiatives such as the US FATCA, and the way it has been imposed on financial institutions and tax authorities around the world, highlight that outliers will no longer be tolerated. With this in mind, the 3rd edition of ITR's Swiss Focus brings you the latest domestic developments and analysis of how multilateral reforms are impacting taxpayers in Switzerland.
Businesses that adopt a proactive strategy and work closely with their advisers will be in the greatest position to transform HMRC’s relief scheme into real support for growth
The flagship 2025 tax legislation has sprawling implications for multinationals, including changes to GILTI and foreign-derived intangible income. Barry Herzog of HSF Kramer assesses the impact
Rolling out the global minimum tax has increased complexity, according to Baker McKenzie; in other news, Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran
