Security alert

Phishing attempt posing as the FTA

Updated on 21 May 2026

A fraudulent message is currently circulating which purports to be from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) and announces an alleged tax refund of CHF 287. This email is a phishing attempt designed to trick you into entering your bank details on a fake government website.Please ignore these emails, do not click on any links they contain, do not disclose any personal information, and delete these emails.

Specialist information – Anticipatory Tax (Swiss Withholding Tax)

Here you will find an overview of the anticipatory tax specialist information.

Circular SFAMA: changes in practice from 2013

SFAMA informs about the change in practice with regard to anticipatory tax on target funds and Swiss accumulation funds. Learn more here.

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Anticipatory tax: amendments to the notification procedure in a group of companies as of the 1st of January 2023

The notification procedure in a group will be allowed as of 1 January 2023 for shareholdings of 10% or more and will be extended to all legal entities.

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