Swiss cantons strengthen their competitiveness in the taxation of highly qualified individuals
The BAK Taxation Index shows that in 2023 the Swiss cantons further strengthened their position in the international tax competition for highly qualified individuals. For the majority of national and international locations, the tax burden increased in 2023, mainly due to inflation. Adjusted for inflation and exchange rate effects, the tax burden has decreased in all cantons due to changes in tax law. In contrast, the tax burden has remained constant or even increased in half of the international locations. The already high international competitiveness of the Swiss cantons has therefore increased further in 2023. Within Switzerland, the cantons of Central Switzerland perform best.