Protocol of amendment to double taxation agreement with Ghana enters into force

Bern, 08.11.2018 - The protocol of amendment to the double taxation agreement (DTA) in the area of taxation of income, wealth and capital gains between Switzerland and Ghana entered into force on 29 October 2018. It adapts the administrative assistance clause to the international standard for the exchange of information on request.

The protocol of amendment to the DTA was signed by both countries on 22 May 2014. It adapts the 2008 DTA with Ghana to today's circumstances and contains the current international standard for the exchange of information upon request. The protocol of amendment entered into force on 29 October 2018. The new provisions will be applicable to requests for information for tax years starting on 1 January 2019 or subsequent tax years. The DTA will help improve cooperation on tax matters between the two countries.

Address for enquiries

Bilateral Tax Issues and Double Taxation Treaties Section, State Secretariat for International Finance SIF
Tel. +41 58 462 71 29, dba@sif.admin.ch