Switzerland Related Party Interest Rate Safe Harbor Limits for 2018 Published

The Swiss Federal Tax Administration has published two circulars on the safe harbor interest rate limits for shareholder and related party financing for 2018. The rates depend on whether the financing is in Swiss francs or in a foreign currency.

Financing in Swiss Francs

• Loans to shareholders or related parties:
  • Financed through equity - at least 0.25%
  • Financed through debt - at least actual interest expense plus 0.50% for amounts up to CHF 10 million, plus 0.25% for amounts exceeding CH…