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The Swiss VAT revision, in effect since 2010, provides for significant adjustments from January 1, 2018, including a simplification of revenue thresholds for the municipality and a lower tax rate of 2.5% for electronic media.

The Swiss VAT revision subjects 30,000 foreign companies to tax liability from 2018. Initiates significant VAT adjustments for mail order business in 2019.

The Swiss VAT revision aims to simplify the tax and relieve Swiss companies of tax burdens. From January 1, 2018, the second part comes into effect, which primarily supports smaller companies.

Changes to the divorce law in 2017 affect pension and retirement provisions division, which has direct tax implications. Contributions to pension schemes are tax-deductible, even in the event of divorce.

In 2017, changes were made to divorce law, primarily affecting the division of pensions and retirement provisions and having direct tax implications. The goal is a flexible and fair distribution of the retirement pension between divorced partners.

Baar is the largest tax haven in Central Switzerland for high earners, with an income tax burden of 9.59%. The tax rates vary greatly depending on the location and individual factors such as denomination and possible deductions.

The Swiss payment systems are being standardized, which necessitates comprehensive software adjustments. Software manufacturers have already begun making adjustments and are offering ISO-20022-compliant solutions.

Switzerland is renewing its payment transactions, with important phases of the transition ending by 2018 and 2020. Financial institutions must implement new standards, including a QR code-based payment slip from 2020.

The payment transactions in Switzerland are being renewed, affecting financial institutions, businesses, software manufacturers, and individuals. The conversion includes adjustments to ISO 20022, IT systems, and simplification through IBAN and QR codes.