Amendments to the double taxation agreement with India enter into force

Berne, 10.10.2011 - The revised double taxation agreement (DTA) with India in the area of taxes on income and capital entered into force on 7 October 2011. It contains provisions on the exchange of information in accordance with the international standard applicable at present. The DTA will contribute to the further positive development of bilateral economic relations.

The provisions of the agreement will apply in India to income originating in tax years which start on or after 1 April 2012. In Switzerland, they will apply to income originating in tax years which begin on or after 1 January 2012. In the case of the exchange of information, the provisions will apply to information referring to tax years which start on or after 1 January 2011.

Address for enquiries

Alexandra Storckmeijer Sansonetti
International Tax Expert
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+41 31 322 85 74
alexandra.storckmeijer@estv.admin.ch