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Stock taxes in Switzerland 2026 — how dividends and capital gains are taxed

How are stocks taxed in Switzerland: dividends, withholding tax, US source tax, capital gains — the complete guide for 2026.

Swiss investors face three layers of taxation on stocks: on dividends (income tax), on the portfolio value (wealth tax), and through withholding tax. Capital gains from private stock trading are tax-free.

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