Switzerland Prepares to Join Global Crypto Tax Network by 2026

Switzerland is gearing up to begin automatic crypto asset data sharing with over 70 countries, including all EU member states and the UK, as part of a broader push toward international tax transparency.

The Swiss Federal Council announced on June 6 that it has approved a legislative package enabling this exchange, which is now under parliamentary review. If passed, the new rules will come into effect in early 2026.

While most G20 nations are included in the plan, key holdouts like the U.S., China, and Saudi Arabia are not on the list. The government emphasized that data sharing would only proceed with countries that express mutual interest and meet compliance standards under the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).

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The first exchange of crypto-related tax data is expected to take place in 2027. Ahead of that, Swiss authorities will assess whether partner nations are upholding international transparency norms—mirroring the review system already used for traditional financial data.

The EU is set to implement its own crypto tax rules under DAC8, a directive requiring member states to adopt OECD-aligned standards. Until Switzerland formally aligns with DAC8, Swiss-based crypto firms may be subject to direct reporting obligations within the EU.

Swiss officials say the move will reinforce the country’s role as a reliable financial center and level the playing field for domestic crypto businesses by aligning them with global compliance expectations.

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