Capital gains of Swiss companies are generally integrated into the corporate income tax system, with the actual effective tax rate depending on the company's location and typically ranging from approximately 11.9% to 20.5%, though special rules apply for participation relief and capital gains on real estate. Advance payments of federal corporate income tax are generally due on March 31 of the following tax period; due dates for cantonal and municipal taxes, as well as final tax payments, vary by canton. The current standard VAT rate in Switzerland is 8.1%. Regarding withholding tax, dividends and certain interest payments to both residents and non-residents may be subject to residual withholding tax rates ranging from 0% to 35%; ordinary loan interest is generally not subject to Swiss withholding tax, but bank interest, bond interest, and certain debt-like loan interest may be subject to the statutory withholding tax rate of 35%; royalties are generally not subject to Swiss withholding tax. The corporate income tax filing deadline varies by canton, typically falling 6 to 9 months after the end of the fiscal year.
Switzerland Tax Brief
Time of Update 4/01/2026
Switzerland Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
General CIT Rate:
Federal corporate income tax: after-tax profit of 8.5% (pre-tax profit of 7.83%). State and local CIT is added to federal CIT, resulting in an overall effective tax rate between 11.9% and 21.0%, depending on the company's domicile in Switzerland.
CIT Return Due Date:
The due date varies from canton to canton (usually between six and nine months after the close of the business year).
CIT Payment Due Date:
The due date varies from canton to canton.
CIT Estimated Payment Due Date:
Federal CIT is usually due by 31 March of the following tax period. At the cantonal level, the due dates vary from canton to canton.
Switzerland Withholding Tax (WHT)
Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
0%-35% / 0%-35% / 0
None-Resident Withholding Tax (Dividend/Interest/Royalty):
0%-35% / 0%-35% / 0
Switzerland Value-Added Tax (VAT)
General VAT Rate:
8.1%
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Switzerland Capital Gain Tax (CGT)
General Capital Gain Tax Rate:
The effective tax rate (ETR) depends on the company’s location of corporate residency in Switzerland. The ETR of a company resident at the capital cities of the Swiss cantons varies between 11.9% and 20.5%. Exceptions to be considered relate to the participation relief and capital gains on real estate.
Switzerland Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Composite Effective Average Tax Rate:
17.1%
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
10.4%
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TKEG Expat Switzerland Corporate Tax Guide
Switzerland Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Switzerland Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Switzerland Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
Switzerland Value-added Tax (VAT)
Switzerland Corporate Capital Tax
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Switzerland Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Switzerland imposes corporate income tax (CIT) at both federal and cantonal levels. The federal CIT is set at 8.5% on profit after tax (equivalent to 7.83% on profit before tax). In addition, cantonal and communal CITs are added to the federal CIT, which results in an effective overall tax rate between 11.9% and 20.5%, depending on the company’s canton of corporate residence. CIT return due dates vary between six and nine months after the close of the business year, depending on the canton. The final CIT payment and estimated payment due dates also vary by canton, while federal CIT is usually due by 31 March of the following tax period.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/switzerland/corporate/other-taxes
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Switzerland Personal Income Tax (PIT)
In Switzerland, personal income tax (PIT) is imposed at both federal and cantonal levels. The federal PIT rate is 11.5%, while cantonal and communal rates vary, leading to an overall PIT rate ranging from 22.2%–43.2%, depending on the canton. The PIT return is generally due by 31 March, though this may vary between cantons. Final payment for PIT is due 30 days after the final invoice, and estimated payments at the federal level are due by 31 March of the following tax period. Cantonal due dates for estimated payments also vary depending on the specific canton.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/switzerland/corporate/other-taxes
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Switzerland Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
In Switzerland, the capital gains tax (CGT) rate for corporations depends on the company's location, with the effective tax rate (ETR) varying between 11.9% and 20.5% for companies based in the capital cities of Swiss cantons. Certain exceptions, such as participation relief and capital gains on real estate, may apply. For individuals, capital gains on movable assets are exempt from tax, while capital gains on non-movable assets are also exempt from federal tax, though cantonal tax rates may apply and vary depending on the canton.
References
https://taxsummaries.pwc.com/switzerland/corporate/other-taxes
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