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Digital threats

Email phishing

Updated on 2 Apr 2026

Phishing emails purporting to be from the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) are currently in circulation. These claim to contain an official notification regarding a refund. Please ignore these emails, do not click on any links they contain, do not disclose any personal data and delete these emails. Further measures can be found on the website of the Federal Office for Cyber Security.

Customs assessment decisions - FOCBS

The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) issues electronic assessment decisions (eVV) for the import and export of goods. Here you will find information on how to obtain these export certificates and receipts for input tax deduction (in VAT returns) and how to archive them.

As English is not one of Switzerland's official languages, only the most important information is translated into English. Please refer to the German, French or Italian original version.