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Tax domicile

Tax domicile identifies the place where a person is fiscally resident and normally subject to unlimited tax liability on worldwide income and assets.

In Switzerland, tax domicile for individuals generally follows the centre of personal and economic interests, not merely formal registration. It determines the canton and commune entitled to levy ordinary income and wealth taxes, while special connections such as real estate or a permanent establishment may create additional limited tax liability elsewhere. For companies, comparable concepts include statutory seat and place of effective management. Double taxation rules and tax treaties help resolve conflicts between jurisdictions.