Value added tax (VAT)
Here you will find everything you need to know about Swiss value added tax (VAT): online reporting, forms, VAT number, registration and deregistration, deadline extensions and the principles governing VAT liability.
VAT is a general consumption tax levied on businesses by the federal government. Businesses pass this on to consumers.
Tax liability VAT
Clarifying VAT liability, registering for VAT, sport
Reporting VAT
Reporting VAT, submitting corrective statements and annual reconciliations, reordering a VAT token, foreign exchange rates
Paying VAT
Reporting VAT, submitting corrective statements and annual reconciliations, reordering a VAT token, foreign exchange rates
Certificate of payment of VAT
In public procurement, suppliers may be required to provide proof that they have paid value added tax (among other things). You can use this online form to request a confirmation of this.
VAT rates
Swiss VAT rates, net tax rates and flat tax rates
VAT publications
Publications on VAT practice, VAT information
VAT specialist information
Tax free for tourists, VAT refund
Questions & answers VAT
News
New website for the FTA
The website of the Federal Tax Administration (FTA) has been given a makeover. The site has been modernised and adapted to current technical and design standards. The website is still available at www.estv.admin.ch. Saved links will be redirected to the new website.
Course listings (ICTax)
The Federal Tax Administration has updated the course listings and bonus shares 2024 and 2025.
Course listings (ICTax)
The Federal Tax Administration has updated the course listings and bonus shares 2025.
As English is not one of Switzerland's official languages, only the most important information on the Federal Tax Administration is translated into English. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force. Please refer to the German, French or Italian version.
Questions and answers about VAT
If you have more questions about VAT, the German, French and Italian pages will provide answers.
Contact
Telephone number (German)
Collection Division VAT
Legal Division VAT
Dept Collection & Partner Data Division
Monday to Friday
08.30 - 11.30 / 13.30 - 16.30
Federal Tax Administration FTA
Main Division Value Added Tax
Schwarztorstrasse 50
3003 Berne