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Corporate tax in Switzerland
What would my company pay on its profits there?
Switzerland's corporate tax is 8.50 % — #6 of 96 countries on the atlas (lower is better). Period 2026.
Among 96 countries
- Rank
- #6 of 96
- lower is better
- Ranked behind
- 94 %
- 90 of 96 countries
In Europe: #2 of 35vs median 22.00 %: −13.50 pp (better)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Corporate tax | vs Switzerland |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Costa Rica | 5.00 % | −3.50 pp |
| 5 | Lithuania | 7.00 % | −1.50 pp |
| 6 | Switzerland | 8.50 % | — |
| 7 | Hungary | 9.00 % | +0.50 pp |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 9.00 % | +0.50 pp |
Statutory corporate income tax rate (OECD Corporate Tax Statistics).
How to read this figure
The statutory (headline) corporate income tax rate from OECD Corporate Tax Statistics. Effective rates after deductions and incentives are typically lower; this is the rate on paper that companies plan around.
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