According to the polls, almost two third voters in Switzerland intend to approve a change to the corporate tax system.
Ueli Maurer, Swiss Minister of Finance, stated that the reform would be essential to counteract the country's recognition as a tax haven, as has already been the case. "For Switzerland's position as a business location, tax reform is existential", said Maurer.
– If we say no again second, we will not improve the situation." two Years ago, voters rejected the attempt to reform the tax system. The Swiss Government responds to the EU's external pressure and plans to eliminate the special low tax rates that approximately 24,000 foreign companies based in this country.