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Swiss Taxpayers Federation

The Bund der Steuerzahler (BDS) is an independent, non-profit, politically neutral taxpayers' protection association in Switzerland.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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The Bund der Steuerzahler (BDS) describes itself as the independent, non-profit and politically neutral protection association of all taxpayers in Switzerland. Founded in 1995, it is a registered association under Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code, with more than 2,900 members from all parts of the population. Its stated aims include a modern tax and levy system, simplification of taxation, reduction of the tax and levy burden, economical public budgeting, reduction of public debt and deficits, prevention of waste of taxpayers' money, and an efficient state bureaucracy.

History

The Bund der Steuerzahler was founded in 1995. It is a registered association under Art. 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code, whose highest decision-making body is the members' assembly. It pursues exclusively and directly non-profit purposes for the benefit of the general public.

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Independent, non-profit, politically neutral taxpayers' protection association in Switzerland.

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