- Switzerland’s Federal Council has opened a consultation on tax simplification measures to cut business administrative burdens.
- A key proposal would let all businesses choose annual VAT returns instead of mandatory quarterly filings.
- Other measures include expanding withholding tax reporting for more intra-group distributions and removing the CHF 10 million cap on stamp tax exemptions for certain restructurings.
- Financial statements would be required automatically only for companies paying dividends or benefits in kind; others would submit them only if requested.
- The consultation runs until 12 October 2026 and aims to improve competitiveness and lower compliance costs.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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