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Welcome to the latest edition of our monthly newsletter, where our team of experts breaks down complex topics into bite-sized and intriguing insights, ensuring that you're always in the know. This issue is all about Tax.
From the future of customs to the challenges of global minimum tax and transfer prices in Switzerland, discover our latest findings and stay ahead.??
PwC’s tax comparison tool: explore and compare tax rates in Switzerland and abroad
Looking to compare taxes in different places? PwC’s tax comparison website gives you a quick overview of effective tax rates for corporations and individuals.
The tax rate applicable for individuals varies depending on their taxable income and their place of tax residency. You can compare the tax rates of the Swiss cantons for a taxable income of CHF 100,000, CHF 250,000 and for an income subject to the marginal tax rate.
When it comes to corporate tax, you can even extend the comparison of effective rates beyond Switzerland. Whether you want to compare tax rates in the canton of Zurich with those in Germany or see how Hong Kong compares with the US, the comparison tool allows you to examine all the permutations worldwide.
Here you’ll find a map of Switzerland showing the tax rates for the capital of each canton. You can find out even more from the interactive map , which allows you to make your own comparisons.
Explore the future of customs in a new PwC/Microsoft white paper
Our new publication is a must-read for anyone who imports and/or exports goods and services.
The world of tax administration is changing fundamentally. As tax authorities digitally transform, traditional processes are being redefined by disruptive technologies. Direct connections to business information systems, real-time auditing using large language models and automated cross-border data reconciliation are not the future. They are the present reality.
In our new white paper , produced in collaboration with Microsoft, we delve into the heart of this digital transformation, focusing specifically on customs – an area of tax administration that’s in the middle of a paradigm shift. Traditionally, customs authorities relied on risk assessments to selectively inspect products at the border. Now, the information systems of the businesses that produce and/or trade these products are increasingly inspected before and/or after importation. This shift from a transaction-based approach to a systems-based approach is accompanied by the accelerating digitalisation of customs authorities.
How could these radical changes affect your organisation?
Get your organisation ready for the challenges of Global Minimum Tax
On 20 June we’ll be holding a joint PwC and Wolters Kluwer CCH? Tagetik event on BEPS 2.0. Who’s it aimed at?
Approximately 250 Swiss-headquartered organisations are currently facing the challenges of BEPS 2.0 Pillar Two. Leaders and professionals in tax and finance are focusing on questions such as: Is my organisation ready for Global Minimum Tax? How do we ensure that we’re able to perform the required calculations as part of our financial closing process(es) going forward? How can an IT solution help with that? Who has relevant project experience to share?
If you’re looking for answers to questions like this, check out our event on BEPS Pillar Two on Thursday, 20 June 2024. It will be held jointly by PwC Switzerland and Wolters Kluwer CCH? Tagetik at PwC’s offices in Zurich.
The event will be a chance to learn from our experts how corporations can best manage Pillar Two requirements and use CCH? Tagetik’s Global Minimum Tax solution to help with the data gathering and required Pillar Two calculations. You’ll also get to share first-hand customer experience from Coop and Sulzer, two of the companies in Switzerland implementing the solution.
Building Dimension III of your tax governance framework: tax risk and control framework
In previous blog posts around the tax governance framework we looked at how to define your tax strategy and execute it efficiently and effectively. Now we get to the gnarly bit: the tax risks.
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In Dimension III of the tax governance framework we focus not only on the opportunities, but on the threats ? and how to manage them effectively with the help of an appropriate tax risk and control framework. ?
Guidance on transfer prices in Switzerland
Although Switzerland doesn’t have specific legislation addressing transfer pricing, the crucial arm’s length principle is applied in accordance with various provisions within Swiss tax law. The arm’s length principle is outlined in the?OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines 2022 ?for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administrations. While these guidelines aren’t legally binding, Swiss tax authorities and courts rely on them as a point of reference for interpreting and implementing the arm’s length principle.
If you’re looking for additional resources, the SFTA recently published a Q&A on its website dealing with issues relating to transfer pricing. The original Q&A is published in German and French and can be found here .
On our website you’ll find an unofficial translation . And here, you’ll find examples of transfer prices .
PwC Women in International Private Wealth Network event
We’re inviting our clients to the next PwC Women in International Private Wealth Network event , taking place on Tuesday, 25 June 2024 at 6pm, at the new PwC Experience Center at PwC’s office in Zurich.
It will include a panel discussion on ‘Awakening voices: women leading system change with gentle solutions’. We will be talking to female entrepreneurs based in Switzerland, hearing their views on how women can use their unique voices to contribute innovative solutions in a world experiencing rapid environmental and ecological changes.
Joining us to share their insights are:
New video from PwC Switzerland’s customs and trade team
In this video , Simeon L. Probst asks who should be steering the ship through the complexities of trade compliance and strategic growth?
Simeon , Partner and Leader of Customs & International Trade at PwC Switzerland, is in favour of the chief trade officer, a visionary position that combines strategic knowledge and compliance expertise. Are you ready to redefine the future of global trade in your organisation? Contact Simeon via his LinkedIn profile or our Customs and International Trade website .
Save the date for a highlight in VAT: 9. Schweizer MWST-Tagung 2024
In the constantly changing world of VAT, the Swiss VAT conference is a valuable guide and source of insight. We’ve put together a varied programme to help you keep up with the latest developments. It’ll be an opportunity to hear first-hand from experts how to overcome the challenges of the modern tax landscape and learn more about the latest legal and regulatory requirements, innovative solutions and best practices in dealing with VAT.
In addition to the technical and practical topics, you’ll also have plenty of opportunity to chat informally with colleagues from the industry and the speakers.
Reserve 19 September 2024 in your calendar today. The detailed agenda will follow shortly.
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