Sportspeople

Athletes and sports teams resident or domiciled abroad may become liable for VAT in Switzerland if they

• win prize money or receive an entry fee when participating in a domestic sporting event
• and at the same time achieve a turnover of at least CHF 100 000 worldwide.

 

 

 

Sportspeople

The information sheet for sportspeople resident or domiciled abroad provides information on the rights and obligations of these sportspeople with regard to value added tax. 

 

 

Information sheet for sportsmen, sportswomen and sports teams resident or domiciled abroad concerning VAT in Switzerland (PDF, 175 kB, 02.11.2021)

VAT reporting form for sportsmen, sportswomen and sports teams resident or domiciled abroad (PDF, 139 kB, 02.11.2021)

Organiser of international sporting events

The information sheet for organisers of international sporting events informs the organisers about the procedure for simplified tax payment.

Information sheet for organisers of international sporting events in Switzerland (PDF, 221 kB, 02.11.2021)

Simplified tax payment procedure

Last modification 14.12.2021