Double taxation agreements with Norway and Albania enter into force

Bern, 22.12.2016 - The double taxation agreements (DTAs) which Switzerland concluded with Norway and Albania have entered into force. The two DTAs have been updated with a protocol of amendment. They promote the development of economic relations with these two countries.

The protocol of amendment to the DTA with Norway was signed on 4 September 2015 and came into force on 6 December 2016. Its provisions will be applicable from 1 January 2017.

The protocol of amendment to the DTA with Albania was signed on 9 September 2015 and came into force on 1 December 2016. Its provisions will also be applicable from 1 January 2017.

To date, Switzerland has signed 54 DTAs and ten tax information exchange agreements (TIEAs) that are in line with the international standard on the exchange of information upon request, and of these, 50 DTAs and eight TIEAs are in force.


Address for enquiries

Bilateral Tax Issues and Double Taxation Treaties Section, State Secretariat for International Financial Matters SIF
Tel. +41 58 462 71 29, dba@sif.admin



Publisher

Federal Department of Finance
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