Federal Department of Finance FDF
Federal finances, financial market stability, taxes – at the FDF, there is a lot of emphasis on the state budget and on fiscal policy. The department collects taxes and customs duties, and checks the cross-border movement of people and goods. It also provides services for the entire Federal Administration, from IT to human resources to buildings and logistics.
Current topics
Interim solution for withholding tax on too-big-to-fail instruments
This ensures that banks can continue to obtain capital from within Switzerland on competitive terms, thereby contributing to financial stability. At the same time, the temporary nature of the extension ensures that the legislator is able to formulate a definitive regulation as part of the overall package of TBTF measures.
First extrapolation for 2024: financing deficit of CHF 1.6 billion
The Federal Council was informed about the current extrapolation on August 14, 2024. According to the first extrapolation, the Confederation is anticipating a financing deficit of CHF 1.6 billion for this year. A deficit of CHF 2.6 billion had been budgeted.
Federal Council initiates consultation on determination of partner states for the AEOI concerning cryptoassets
The Federal Council wants to use the bill to determine from when Switzerland should automatically exchange information on cryptoassets with which partner states. The consultation procedure will close on 15 November 2024.
Press releases
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter
Biography
Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter has been Head of the Federal Department of Finance FDF since January 2023.
Interviews and contributions
To read – a selection of interviews with Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter.
Speeches
To read – a selection of speeches by Federal Councillor Karin Keller-Sutter.