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Federal Department of Finance (FDF)

Federal Department of Finance (FDF)

Switzerland's Federal Department of Finance responsible for fiscal policy

Maílis Carrilho
Added by Maílis Carrilho on August 11th, 2026

Summary

The Federal Department of Finance, or FDF, is one of the seven departments of Switzerland's Federal Administration. It is responsible for federal finances, fiscal policy, taxation, customs, and several cross-government administrative functions. The department manages issues connected with Switzerland's federal budget and financial policy, including government revenues and expenditure. Its responsibilities also extend to tax and customs collection, border-related functions and services supporting the wider Federal Administration, including information technology, human resources, buildings and logistics.

Details

Company name
Federal Department of Finance (FDF)
Headquarters
Bern, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Date of establishment
1848