Interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies in 2025
The Federal Tax Administration FTA has updated the circular on the tax-recognized interest rates 2025 for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies.
The revision of the Swiss Stock Corporation Act came into force on 1 January 2023
The revision of the Swiss Stock Corporation Act came into force on 1 January 2023, affecting potentially also the current articles of association of stock corporations (AG) and limited liability companies (GmbH). These companies have two years (transitional period) until 1 January 2025 to adapt their articles of association to the new law. After this date, any provisions in the articles of association that do not comply with the law will be declared invalid.
We will be happy to support companies in adapting the articles of association and in dealing with the notary's office and commercial register.
Interest rates for advances or loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies in 2024
The granting of loans free of interest or at unreasonably low rates of interest to participants or related third parties has a monetary value. The same principle applies to unreasonably high interest rates that are paid on financial obligations to participants or related third parties.
We congratulate Alessia Merki and Beatrice Schaffner on her promotion to Assistant Manager and wish them continued success in achieving her business goals.
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.2022. The main year-end exchange rates at a glance.
Proud jersey sponsor of the 1st team of FC Herrliberg
From this season on, the logo of Haussmann Treuhand AG appears on the football shirts of the 1st team of FC Herrliberg. We wish the team and the entire club a lot of success!
As part of a forward-looking corporate strategy the Haussmann Group has decided to separate the strategic and operational responsibilities and to hand over the company management to a younger generation.
Withholding tax: Changes in the reporting procedure in the group
In the case of withholding tax, the notification procedure within the group will now be possible from a participation quota of 10 percent (previously 20 percent) and for all legal entities that hold such a qualified participation.
We congratulate Daniela Vögele and Dominik Koch on their promotion to Senior Manager Trust. At the same time, we congratulate Jeton Uka on his promotion to Manager Trust.
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.2021. The main year-end exchange rates at a glance.
The revised Spatial Planning Act (RPG) obliges the cantons to create the necessary regulations for the levying of an added value levy / added value compensation by April 30, 2019. Individual cantons were late with the implementation, including the canton of Zurich, which, however, now also implements the value-added compensation since January 1, 2021.
We congratulate Olivia Schlegel-de Toffoli on her promotion to Trust manager. At the same time we congratulate Carina Stieger on her promotion to Senior Trust Assistant.
We wish both of them continued success in achieving their business goals.
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.2020. The main year-end exchange rates at a glance.
In accordance with the regulations of the Gender Equality Act, companies with more than 100 employees must carry out an equal pay analysis and have it verified by an independent body.
As every year, we are pleased to provide you with the document "Contribution rates - social insurance from 1.1.2021", which contains the social insurance rates for the coming year.
Measures against the economic consequences of COVID-19
On 13 March 2020, the Swiss Federal Council decided on further measures to combat the economic consequences of COVID-19 (coronavirus), including around 10 billion for short-time working compensation and emergency economic aid.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2019
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.2019 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2019. The main year-end exchange rates at a glance.
On 19 May 2019, with the adoption of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF), the Swiss voters created the basis for an internationally compliant, competitive tax system for companies and the strengthening of the Old-age and survivor's insurance (OASI).
We congratulate Dominik Koch on his promotion to Trust manager and wish him continued success in achieving his business goals.
At the same time we congratulate Qendresa Maliqi on her promotion to Senior trust assistant and Salim Hamirani on his promotion to Senior trust assistant
Bern, 14.06.2019 - The Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF) will come into full force on 1 January 2020. This was decided by the Federal Council during its meeting on 14 June 2019.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2018
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.18 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2018. The main year-end exchange rates at a glance.
Radio and TV fees for businesses from 1 January 2019
From 1 January 2019 the new device-independent fee will be collected from households and undertakings. It replaces the current device-dependent fee, which will be terminated at the end of 2018.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2017
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.17 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2017. The main year-end exchange rates at a glance.
Partial Revision of the Swiss VAT Law as of 1 January 2018
Bern, 25.09.2017 - As a result of the referendum on 24 September 2017 the Federal Decree of 17 March 2017 on Additional Funding for OASI Pensions by increasing the rates of VAT and the Federal Act of 17 March 2017 on the 2020 Pension Reforms were both rejected. Enclosed the most important information at a glance.
We congratulate Simon Bucheli on his promotion to Audit manager and wish him continued success in achieving his business goals.
At the same time we congratulate Olivia De Toffoli on her promotion to Senior trust assistant and Dominik Koch on his promotion to Senior trust assistant
Praxity Global Tax and Fiscal Conference Lisbon 2017
With five employees the Haussmann Group was yet again represented at the annual Praxity global tax conference, which took place from 11-13 June 2017 in Lisbon.
Federal Council discusses tax policy agenda and adopts parameters for tax proposal 17
During its meeting on 9 June 2017, the Federal Council discussed the tax policy reform agenda and adopted the parameters for tax proposal 17 (TP17) in the process. It instructed the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) to submit a TP17 consultation draft to it by September. The Federal Council expects to discuss the dispatch on TP17 in spring 2018, together with the dispatch on reforming the taxation of spouses.
Simon Bucheli has recently passed the certification course “The limited statutory examination”. This further enhances our expertise in the audit field.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2016
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.16 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2016. The main year-end exchange rates are as follows:
1 EUR = 1.072000 CHF
1 USD = 1.016354 CHF
1 GBP = 1.255857 CHF
We recommend our clients to use the SFTA's published exchange rates when converting foreign currencies.
Switzerland has ratified the protocol extending the free movement of persons to Croatia. On 17 June this year, the Federal Assembly authorised the Federal Council to ratify Protocol III extending the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) to Croatia, subject to a specific condition. After Parliament passed the act implementing Article 121a of the Federal Constitution, the Federal Council concluded that this condition had been fulfilled. At its meeting on 16 December 2016, it therefore authorised the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), in cooperation with the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP), to confirm the ratification of Protocol III to the EU. This also means the precondition has been met for Switzerland to participate fully in the Horizon 2020 research program. For more information, please read the media release on the Federal counsel Website.
Retrospective of the Herrliberg Trade Fair of 9 – 11 September 2016
The Haussmann Group was a first-time exhibitor at this year's "HEGA16 bewegt" Herrliberg Trade Fair. We welcomed lots of visitors to our stand and made some interesting contacts.
Visit us at "HEGA16 bewegt", the Herrliberg Trade Fair, from 9 to 11 September 2016
The Haussmann Group is a first-time exhibitor at the HEGA, the Herrliberg Trade Fair. Drop in at our stand and find out more about the services we offer. We look forward to meeting you.
Old age and survivors' insurance: administrative load eased for companies
The Federal Council has revoked the obligation on employers to register new employees in the course of the year. It has amended the legislation on the Old Age and Survivors' Insurance scheme (OASI) accordingly.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2015
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.15 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2015.
Considering the general development of salaries, the federal council decided to adjust the ceiling amount of the insurable income as per 1st of January 2016.
Interest Rates for Loans in Swiss Francs and Foreign Currencies 2014
The granting of interest free loans in foreign currency towards shareholders or affiliated parties or excessive interest payments on loans given by shareholders or affiliated parties in Swiss francs and foreign currency are considered as hidden distributions.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2013
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.13 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2013.
Interest Rates for Loans in Swiss Francs and Foreign Currencies 2013
The granting of interest free loans in foreign currency towards shareholders or affiliated parties or excessive interest payments on loans given by shareholders or affiliated parties in Swiss francs and foreign currency are considered as hidden distributions.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2012
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.12 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2012.
Interest Rates for Loans in Swiss Francs and Foreign Currencies 2012
The granting of interest free loans in foreign currency towards shareholders or affiliated parties or excessive interest payments on loans given by shareholders or affiliated parties in Swiss francs and foreign currency are considered as hidden distributions.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2011
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.11 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2011.
Interest Rates for Loans in Swiss Francs and Foreign Currencies 2011
The granting of interest free loans in foreign currency towards shareholders or affiliated parties or excessive interest payments on loans given by shareholders or affiliated parties in foreign currency are considered as hidden distributions.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2010
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.10 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2010.
Interest Rates for Loans in Swiss Francs and Foreign Currencies 2010
The granting of interest free loans in foreign currency towards shareholders or affiliated parties or excessive interest payments on loans given by shareholders or affiliated parties in foreign currency are considered as hidden distributions.
SFTA sets year-end and annual average exchange rates for 2009
The Swiss Federal Tax Authority has published the year-end exchange rates for all currencies as at 31.12.09 together with the annual average exchange rates for 2009.
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