Switzerland's value added tax, with a standard rate of 8.1 % since 2024 and reduced rates for some goods and accommodation.
Also called: MWST, TVA, IVA, value added tax Switzerland
Swiss VAT is called MWST in German, TVA in French and IVA in Italian. Foreign companies may need to register once their worldwide turnover and their Swiss sales pass certain thresholds.
Swiss VAT numbers are based on the UID number, for example «CHE-123.456.789 MWST».
Why Swiss VAT matters in Switzerland
Swiss buyers expect consumer prices including VAT. In B2B offers, «excl. VAT» is common, but it should be stated clearly.
Our tip
State on every price whether VAT is included – and check registration with a Swiss tax advisor.
Related terms
- CHF prices – Prices in Swiss francs, written the Swiss way – for example «CHF 1'900» or «CHF 49.90».
- UID number – The Swiss business identification number, written CHE-123.456.789, which every company registered in Switzerland receives.
- Legal notice (Impressum) – The page that names the company behind a website, with legal name, address and contact details.
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What is Swiss VAT?
Switzerland's value added tax, with a standard rate of 8.1 % since 2024 and reduced rates for some goods and accommodation.