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The distinction between doing business and pursuing a hobby is often not fully clear. It is crucial, however, because engagement in activities can obtain various classifications under tax law. According to the Federal Court, there are two elements that decide whether you do business or not: appropriateness of profit and pursuit of profit. Nonetheless, each […] more
In June 2017 the National Assembly adopted a motion regarding tax breaks for start-ups. On 24 September 2018 it was also approved by the Council of States. Both the Federal Council and a minority in the Council of States unsuccessfully recommended dismissing the motion due to the fiscal discrimination of taxpayers. Now the Federal Council […] more
By Startups.ch,
February 14, 2019
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Published in | Startups Scene, Taxes and Social Security | No comments
The instrument of input tax deduction makes it possible for companies to deduct the value added tax that has already been paid by someone else. This can also be beneficial to unsuccessful companies. In one case, however, the Federal Administrative Court saw it differently. more
Last year cryptocurrencies drew a lot of attention. They are penetrating more and more into our everyday life. Many people have looked into the subject, and also invested in various currencies. In terms of taxation, these currencies should be regarded as foreign currencies. more
In general, the Swiss taxation system is based on self-assessment. An exception from this rule is foreigners, who are usually subject to withholding tax. Here you can learn what this tax is really about, on whom it is imposed and how its levy is organised. more
The VAT rates in Switzerland are going to change: instead of going up, for the first time ever they are going down, even if probably only for a short period of time. The normal rate, which applies to almost all services, is now being reduced from 8% to 7.7%, the special hospitality rate to 3.7% (from 3.8% […] more
Since 2011 a percentage of additional financing has been deducted from each VAT rate and assigned to the disability insurance fund. As at 31 December 2017 this temporary increase in VAT is going to be abolished. If the 2020 pension scheme reform were adopted, the tax rate would be directly increased once again. However, since […] more
The VAT legislation in Switzerland is being totally revised. The first part of this revision, which has simplified the VAT system, has been in place since 2010. Now the second part is coming into force on 1 January 2018. To some extent, it is going to bring about some major changes, which also start-ups may […] more
The VAT legislation in Switzerland is being totally revised. The first part of this revision, which has simplified the VAT system, has been in place since 2010. Now the second part is coming into force on 1 January 2018. To some extent, it is going to bring about some major changes, which also start-ups may […] more
International taxation affects companies that operate with several subsidiary branches in different countries. Tax will be liable in each of these countries. In order to avoid double taxation, Switzerland has concluded double taxation agreements with other countries. more
By Dermot Allen,
April 28, 2016
Published in | Start-up & Entrepreneurship, Taxes and Social Security, Uncategorized | No comments
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