Switzerland government
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Federal Tax Administration (FTA)
Administers federal taxes and VAT.
What this authority does
Collects direct federal income and profit tax, withholding tax and VAT, and coordinates the harmonisation framework that shapes cantonal and communal taxes.
Services for the public
- VAT registration and filing
- Direct federal tax
- Withholding tax
- Tax guidance
Before you contact this authority
Deadlines and filing requirements change without notice. Always confirm the current procedure, fee and form version on the official website below before you rely on anything you read here. LawLegiance provides legal information, not legal advice.
Other Switzerland authorities
- Courts and justiceFederal Supreme Court (Bundesgericht)
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- CompetitionCompetition Commission (COMCO / WEKO)
- Financial regulationFinancial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
- Legislation and official informationFedlex — Federal Law Portal
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