Withholding tax

Here you will find information on all aspects of withholding tax, foreign withholding tax credits, securities valuation, and cryptocurrencies.

Our tasks

  • We assess the taxable securities assets and the associated income of natural persons. To do this, we require the securities statement, which is submitted along with the tax return.
  • We are also responsible for calculating the withholding tax claim and the additional tax withheld in the United States. The Tax Department handles refunds or offsets.
  • We determine the eligibility to credit foreign withholding taxes (foreign withholding taxes deducted on dividends, interest, and royalty income that cannot be reclaimed abroad). The Tax Department handles refunds or offsets.
  • We verify the tax residency of individuals in Switzerland to allow them to reclaim withholding tax deducted abroad on dividends, interest, and royalties as per the applicable double taxation agreements.