Financial Transaction Tax Data Services

Q: What is the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), and where does it apply?

It’s a tax on transactions involving financial instruments such as stocks, bonds, and derivatives. It applies in countries like France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and others.

Q: How does the FTT service integrate with existing delivery methods?

Via channels like Valordata Feed (VDF), SIX Flex, and SIX iD , with structured data that integrates directly.

Q: What types of financial instruments are covered by FTT?

Stocks, bonds, and derivatives —though scope may vary by country.

Q: How does SIX support FTT compliance across multiple countries?

Through a single automated data feed that delivers up-to-date, country-specific information to help you maintain regulatory compliance.

Stamp Duty and Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) Data Service

Navigating tax obligations across different jurisdictions can be overwhelming. With the Stamp Duty and FTT Data Services from SIX, your institution can accurately identify instruments subject to Financial Transaction Taxes. From there, you can streamline processes and reduce operational risk.

Our automated solution helps you stay up to date with international regulations—effortlessly.

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Benefits

Simpler, Faster, and More Accurate Tax Compliance

Precise Identification of Taxable Instruments

Identify securities and derivatives subject to Stamp Duty or FTT with full accuracy across multiple jurisdictions.

Reduced Regulatory Complexity

A single solution covering current and future FTT regimes—simplifying global compliance.

Effortless Automated Integration

Fully automated service that adapts to your systems—no manual analysis or additional processes required.

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Stay Compliant Across Jurisdictions—Effortlessly

With SIX, you gain access to global tax data that ensures compliance and operational efficiency.

Global Reach & Future-Ready Design

Broad International Coverage: Includes China, Finland, France, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Namibia, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Singapore, Switzerland, and the UK.
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Future-ready Design: Built to incorporate new jurisdictions and regulatory changes.

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Reliable Data & Trusted Expertise

Automatically Updated Data: Structured data feed with country-specific information on all in-scope instruments.
Guaranteed Data Quality: Sourced by leading experts from a world-class securities database.
Trusted Expertise: Backed by decades of experience in delivering accurate tax data solutions.

Seamless Integration & Cost Efficiency

Flexible Integration: Available via VDF, SIX Flex, and SIX iD.
Operational Cost Savings: Eliminates the need for extra staff or manual processes.

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Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) - Covered Jurisdictions Details

France Italy Spain Switzerland Other FTT/ Stamp Duty Packages

The French FTT applies to the acquisition of shares issued by French companies with a market capitalization exceeding €1 billion, along with other taxes on intraday transactions, algorithmic transactions, and certain derivatives.

SIX provides structured data that enables institutions to comply with the rules of the French regime, including exclusions, capitalization thresholds, and specific transaction requirements.

The FTT in Italy applies to the purchase of shares issued by companies in Italy, as well as certain derivatives and high-frequency transactions. The scope and amount depend on the type of instrument and the market in which the transaction takes place.

Here, SIX provides comprehensive coverage that identifies eligible securities, derivatives, and transactions subject to the tax. This ensures compliance with the requirements of the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance.

The Spanish FTT is applied to the purchase of shares from Spanish companies with a market capitalization of over €1 billion. It applies to transactions in both Spanish markets and international platforms, regardless of the location of the intermediary or buyer.

The Financial Transaction Tax service classifies all instruments subject to the tax, as required by the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT). This allows entities to identify all transactions subject to the Spanish FTT.

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Swiss Stamp Duty (Swiss Securities Transfer Tax) applies to the transfer of securities where a securities dealer (subject to the tax) is involved. The rate varies based on the residence of the issuer of the transferred security.

As a leading provider of Swiss tax data, SIX offers an accurate and up-to-date classification to determine if an instrument is subject to Stamp Duty. This ensures compliance with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration's requirements.

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In addition, SIX covers a wide range of international jurisdictions with FTT, Stamp Duty, or other applicable transaction taxes in various markets. The information is continuously updated with any legal and regulatory changes.

Jurisdictions included in this category:

China: Stamp tax on stock transactions, with rates set by the Chinese tax authority.
Finland: Transfer tax applicable to Finnish stocks, with specific rules on intermediation.
Greece: FTT on the acquisition of listed Greek shares.
Hong Kong: Stamp Duty on securities traded on the HKEX.
Hungary: Financial transaction levy affecting certain securities transactions.
Ireland: Stamp Duty on the purchase of Irish shares.
Liechtenstein: Transfer tax regulated under similar requirements to Switzerland.
Malaysia: Stamp Duty on shares listed on Bursa Malaysia.
Namibia: Transfer tax for locally traded instruments.
Philippines: Stock Transaction Tax for listed shares.
Singapore: Duty-free for most transactions, except in specific cases.
South Africa: Securities Transfer Tax (STT) on the sale of South African securities.
United Kingdom: Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax (SDRT) on the purchase of UK shares.

The FTT service offered by SIX automatically identifies which instruments fall under these regimes, ensuring reliable global classification.

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Get a deeper technical overview of the Stamp Duty & Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) and its specifications by downloading the official factsheet from SIX.

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How to Successfully Implement FTT Data in Your Infrastructure

Discover how financial institutions manage Financial Transaction Tax (FTT) data with precision and foresight—avoiding errors and hidden costs. With SIX, you can implement up-to-date FTT classifications early to minimize operational risk and ensure compliance from day one.

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Stamp Duty & FTT: Your Questions Answered

What is the Financial Transaction Tax (FTT), and where does it apply? How does SIX support FTT compliance across multiple countries? What types of financial instruments are covered by FTT? How does the FTT service integrate with existing delivery methods? Why can financial intermediaries rely on the FTT and Stamp Duty data from SIX?

SIX has developed this service in collaboration with the relevant authorities and customers to provide the classification of financial instruments and ensure alignment with the industry’s needs. Our Global Tax Data Operations team is continuously monitoring developments of the different FTT and Stamp Duty laws and the guidances published by the relevant authorities.

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