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SBA Steuerseminar 2026
18 Nov 2026 · 14:30 – 18:30 · memox Zürich, Europaallee
About this event
The Swiss banking tax environment continues to evolve rapidly. This half-day specialist seminar brings together tax experts, regulators, and banking professionals to examine recent regulatory changes, practical challenges, and emerging industry trends.
What to expect
- Inspiring keynote addressing broader international and strategic tax developments
- Practical insights into value-added tax challenges for banks and financial service providers
- Deep dives into withholding tax digitalization, refund procedures, and double taxation treaties
- Analysis of share buybacks via the second trading line and Swiss tax policy updates
- Networking reception with industry peers and tax authorities
Speakers
Marc BertschyHead of Tax Legislation Division at Swiss Federal Tax Administration
Stefan BrunnerBusiness Owner, Eidgenössische Steuerverwaltung ESTV
Harun CanSteuerpartner, SwissVAT AG
Urs KapalleHead of Tax Strategy at Swiss Bankers Association
Rahul SahgalCEO, Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
Jörg SchudelHead Group Tax, Bank Julius Baer & Co. AGAgenda
1. 13:30 Doors open and registration 2. 14:00 Welcome and introduction 3. 14:05 Keynote presentation 4. 14:20 Value-added tax: current practical challenges for financial institutions 5. 15:00 Digitalization in withholding tax: refunds, double taxation agreements, and forms 6. 15:40 Coffee break 7. 16:05 Practice of capital repurchases via the second trading line 8. 16:45 Latest developments in Swiss tax policy 9. 17:25 Closing remarks and networking apéro riche
Who should attend
Tax experts, compliance officers, legal counsels, and finance professionals working within Swiss banks, financial service providers, and consulting firms.
About the host
The Swiss Banking Academy is a dedicated training and education initiative supporting Swiss banking professionals with high-quality industry seminars and specialized knowledge transfer.
Tickets
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