Federal Council approves signing of new Franco-Swiss double taxation agreement relating to inheritance
Bern, 3.7.2013 - At its meeting today, the Federal Council gave the go-ahead for the signing of the new Franco-Swiss agreement on the avoidance of double taxation in the area of inheritance tax. The draft was amended at Switzerland's request and makes provision for improvements on three points compared to the original version: a minimum period of residence for heirs resident in France, more favourable provisions for real estate companies and a new date for initial application.