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In Switzerland, communities fund public tasks through taxes without direct consideration as well as causal levies for special services. Taxes cover general financial needs, causal levies are tied to specific services.

In Switzerland, there are three VAT rates: 8% normal, 2.5% reduced for goods like food and medicines, and 3.8% for accommodations. Certain services like medical treatments are exempt from VAT.

Foundations can be exempted from taxes if, according to their statutes, they pursue public, charitable, or ecclesiastical purposes and actively implement these. An application for this must be submitted to the cantonal tax administration.

On September 22, 2014, the Federal Council opened the consultation process for Corporate Tax Reform III to abolish tax privileges for specific companies and maintain location attractiveness. The aim is to strengthen competitiveness and adapt the tax system to EU and OECD standards.

The Swiss commercial register creates protection of trust and transaction security through the official publication of relevant company data. It regulates liability, representation, and company domicile, supports creditworthiness, and legal enforcement.

Aeon Scientific has raised 4.3 million CHF in the third round of financing and is investing this in the development of the Aeon Phocus cardiac control device. The device allows for precise control of cardiac catheters using magnetic technology.

Companies based in Switzerland are subject to value-added tax with an annual turnover over CHF 100,000, regardless of profit. For foreign companies, tax liability must be examined individually.

Family allowances in Switzerland are regulated by the FamZG, which provides for minimum rates, although cantons can set their own higher amounts. Since 2013, self-employed individuals are also included, with employers or cantons taking over the financing for non-employed persons.

Stamp duties in Switzerland include issue, turnover tax, and insurance stamp duties. Reforms aim at reducing these taxes to strengthen the economic location.