Federal Council initiates consultation on BEPS convention
Bern, 20.12.2017 - On 20 December 2017, the Federal Council initiated the consultation on the multilateral convention to implement tax-treaty-related measures to prevent base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS convention). This will enable Switzerland to adapt existing double taxation agreements to the minimum standards agreed within the framework of the BEPS project. The proposal also includes the protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) between Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The consultation will last until 9 April 2018.