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For legal entities, direct taxes levied by the cantons and municipalities amount to an average of just under 9% of profits, which represents a decline compared to 2025. The situation is relatively homogeneous across the cantons: only three cantons recorded an increase in the tax burden on legal entities between 2008 and 2026.For natural persons, on the other hand, the tax burden will increase compared with 2025. However, the trend varies greatly between the cantons: twelve cantons recorded an increase, while fourteen recorded a decrease. On average, direct taxes will account for almost one-fifth of the income of natural persons in 2026.Note: The detailed report on the tax burden index is no longer published annually. The latest report dates from 2025 and is available on our website (link).The next report will be published in 2028.2026 results (basic data - only available in German, French, and Italian) Viewing results for legal entities (Dashboard) Viewing results for natural persons (Dashboard)

In his role as OSCE chairman-in-office, Ignazio Cassis met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv on 2 February 2026.

On Monday, 2 February, President Guy Parmelin joined Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He also held talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Sabah and met representatives of Swiss companies.

You could be interested by new pages which have been published on the OFCOM website between 15.01.2026 and 31.01.2026.

Metallic glasses are novel materials with applications in space technology, but also in medicine and the watch industry. To better understand their properties and improve their production, Empa researchers are conducting various experiments on board the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA).

The Federal Tax Administration has updated the course listings and bonus shares 2025.

Speech by Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis on the occasion of the FDP Delegates’ Assembly. The speech was given in German and French. The spoken word prevails.

On 29.01.2026 the Federal Department of Economic Affairs EAER has amended annex 28 to the ordinance. As a result, the price cap on Russian crude oil has been lowered from USD 47.6 to USD 44.1. The new price cap comes into force on 1.02.2026.

On 29 and 30 January 2026, Rémy Hübschi, Deputy Director of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), attended an informal Meeting of EU Education Ministers in Cyprus. The event in Lefkosia (Cyprus) focussed on reinforcing the teaching profession.

The Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM) has decided to continue working with the Switch foundation to manage the .ch internet domain extension. Operational continuity, security requirements and satisfaction among market participants led OFCOM to redelegate the registry function to Switch. The new contract enters into force on 1 January 2027.

A new notification of cessation (aviation) is available on the website of the Swiss Transportation Safety Investigation Board (STSB).

At the beginning of next week President Guy Parmelin will pay a visit to the Arabian Peninsula. The first destination will be Kuwait, with which Switzerland this year celebrates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Mr Parmelin will then attend the World Governments Summit in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.