Corporate Tax Jobs in Switzerland
We're tracking 16 live corporate tax roles in Switzerland.
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- Analyst4
- Senior/Assistant Manager3
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Manager Compliance / International Tax / PE Funds
COI Partners•Zürich, Schweiz€145k – €185kAI est.
Posted 3 days ago
Tax Advisor Corporate & OECD Minimum Taxation Pillar II
COI Partners•Zürich, Schweiz€110k – €145kAI est.
Posted 3 days ago
Legal Tax Advisor PE Fund Compliance
COI Partners•Zürich, Schweiz€105k – €135kAI est.
Posted 3 days ago
(Senior) Manager - International Corporate Tax & Transformation (m/w/d)
Aequor Consulting GmbH•Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland€140k – €185kAI est.
Posted 3 weeks ago
Tax Lawyer UCITS Funds
COI Partners•Zürich, Schweiz€140k – €200kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Senior Associate - Tax Accounting
PwC•Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland€105k – €135kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Manager Corporate Tax
PwC•Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland€135k – €175kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Manager - Corporate Tax
PwC•Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland€135k – €165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Corporate Tax Manager Zentralschweiz
PwC•Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland€135k – €165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Senior Associate – Swiss Tax Consultant
PwC•Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland€105k – €128kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Manager - Tax consultant
PwC•Lugano, Ticino, Switzerland€135k – €165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
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Senior Tax Specialist (Direct & Indirect Taxes, Multi Jurisdiction)
Proton•Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland€130k – €165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Manager – International Tax Mergers & Acquisitions and Structuring (Financial Services)
PwC•Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland€125k – €165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Associate - Corporate Tax (Steuerberatung & Dissertation im Steuerrecht) 60%
PwC•Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland€51k – €63kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
GL & VAT Accountant
Richemont•Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland€85k – €105kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
Tax Accounting (Senior) Manager
PwC•Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland€140k – €185kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
About this market
Market context
Corporate tax in Switzerland refers to the taxation of profits generated by legal entities (companies) domiciled in the country. This involves a multi-layered tax system applied at the federal, cantonal, and communal levels, leading to significant variations in effective tax rates across different locations within Switzerland.
Switzerland's corporate tax landscape is characterized by its federal structure, allowing each of the 26 cantons and over 2,000 communes to levy their own corporate income taxes, in addition to a flat federal tax of 8.5% on net profit before tax. This results in widely varying combined effective tax rates, which can range from approximately 11.9% to 21% depending on the canton and commune. Key filings include the annual tax return (Steuererklärung) due typically by September 30th (with extensions often available) and assessed by the cantonal tax administrations, with the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) overseeing federal tax matters. The Corporate Tax Reform III (TRAF) introduced measures to abolish special tax statuses and align Switzerland with international tax standards.
What's driving demand
- Ongoing compliance requirements for federal, cantonal, and communal taxes.
- Structuring and optimizing tax burdens across different Swiss cantons.
- M&A activities and corporate restructurings impacting tax positions.
- Implementation of OECD Pillar Two rules and global minimum tax.
- Management of international tax aspects for multinational corporations based in Switzerland.
Regulatory timeline
- 2023-12-22Ordinance on the Taxation of Large Group Undertakings (Pillar Two Ordinance)In effect from January 1, 2024 (for the supplementary tax)source
- 2023-06-18Swiss voters approve implementation of OECD/G20 minimum tax rateApproved by popular vote, leading to constitutional amendment.source
- 2022-08-24Federal Council launched consultation on the implementation of the OECD/G20 minimum tax rateConsultation concluded, led to subsequent parliamentary process and vote.source
Credentials that matter
- Swiss Certified Tax Expert (Dipl. Steuerexperte/in)essential
- Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Taxationessential
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Wirtschaftsprüfer (if coupled with tax experience)valued
Skills & tools
Swiss tax law expertise (federal, cantonal, communal)International tax principles (OECD Model, BEPS, Pillar Two)Transfer PricingTax accounting (IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER)SAP or similar ERP systems for tax data extractionMicrosoft Excel (advanced)Tax compliance software (specific to Swiss market where applicable)Consolidation principles
Adjacent specialisms
Nearby jurisdictions
Frequently asked
- What is corporate tax in Switzerland?
- Corporate tax in Switzerland refers to the taxation of profits generated by legal entities (companies) domiciled in the country. This involves a multi-layered tax system applied at the federal, cantonal, and communal levels, leading to significant variations in effective tax rates across different locations within Switzerland.
- How does corporate tax work in Switzerland?
- Switzerland's corporate tax landscape is characterized by its federal structure, allowing each of the 26 cantons and over 2,000 communes to levy their own corporate income taxes, in addition to a flat federal tax of 8.5% on net profit before tax. This results in widely varying combined effective tax rates, which can range from approximately 11.9% to 21% depending on the canton and commune. Key filings include the annual tax return (Steuererklärung) due typically by September 30th (with extensions often available) and assessed by the cantonal tax administrations, with the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) overseeing federal tax matters. The Corporate Tax Reform III (TRAF) introduced measures to abolish special tax statuses and align Switzerland with international tax standards.
- What credentials matter for Switzerland Corporate Tax roles?
- Employers most often look for: Swiss Certified Tax Expert (Dipl. Steuerexperte/in), Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) in Taxation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Wirtschaftsprüfer (if coupled with tax experience).
- Which tools and systems appear in Switzerland Corporate Tax job specs?
- Commonly cited: Swiss tax law expertise (federal, cantonal, communal), International tax principles (OECD Model, BEPS, Pillar Two), Transfer Pricing, Tax accounting (IFRS, Swiss GAAP FER), SAP or similar ERP systems for tax data extraction, Microsoft Excel (advanced), Tax compliance software (specific to Swiss market where applicable), Consolidation principles.
- Who's hiring for Switzerland Corporate Tax?
- Live employer mix: Big 4 56%, In-house / industry 38%, Boutique / mid-tier 6%.
- How many Switzerland Corporate Tax roles are live right now?
- 16 live roles on taxjobs.ai.