Zurich

Director – Tax

Philippe Ruggli

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Philippe Ruggli is Director of the Tax division in Zurich.

Professional experience

Philippe Ruggli advises national and multinational companies on value-added tax and direct taxation. He has several years of professional experience in corporate taxation, including handling of tax compliance for the Swiss entities/branches of a global insurance company. Besides that Philippe Ruggli prepares the Funds Reporting for various multinational Funds.

Prior to joining Grant Thornton in autumn 2018, Philippe Ruggli worked in the International Tax Transaction division of a Big Four firm in Zurich, where he assisted with numerous cross-border transactions.

Professional qualifications and memberships

Philippe Ruggli graduated from the University of Basel in 2016 with a Master of Law. He also holds a Master of Advanced Studies in VAT.

Languages

In addition to his native German, Philippe also speaks fluent English.

 

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Qualifications
  • Master of Law (MLaw)
  • Master of Advanced Studies in VAT

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Pillar 3a: Maximum tax deductions for the 2027 tax year – increase in deduction limits

In 2027, employed and self-employed persons affiliated with an occupational pension fund may contribute a maximum of CHF 7'373 to Pillar 3a and deduct this amount for tax purposes. Compared with 2026, this represents an increase of CHF 115. Employed and self-employed persons who are not affiliated with an occupational pension fund may contribute up to 20 per cent of their net earned income; the maximum amount will increase to CHF 36'864 in 2027, CHF 576 more than in 2026. The new maximum deduction amounts also constitute the applicable contribution limits and apply from 1 January 2027.

Thomas Haueter
Philippe Ruggli
| 2 min read | 26 Oct 2026
Tax

Extension of the tax loss carryforward period to 10 years

The Swiss parliament has decided to extend the period for carrying forward tax losses

Philippe Ruggli
| 1 min read | 23 Apr 2026
Tax

Tax-recognized interest rates for advances or loans 2026

The Federal Tax Administration (FTA) publishes the recognized interest rates for the tax assessment of advances and loans in Swiss francs and foreign currencies on an annual basis.

Dr. Stephan Baumann
Philippe Ruggli
| 2 min read | 03 Feb 2026
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