# Switzerland VAT calculator

> Add or remove Switzerland VAT at the 8.1% standard rate and reduced rates 3.8%, 2.6%. Rates checked 21 October 2026 against the official source. Free.

Canonical page: https://superbooks.io/tools/vat-calculator/switzerland/

## Switzerland VAT rates

| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8.1% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 3.8% | reduced | Hotel accommodation with breakfast (special rate) |
| 2.6% | reduced | Food, medicines, books/newspapers, plants, agricultural inputs |

Rates per ESTV; effective 2024-01-01 per Federal Department of Finance. 3.8% is the special accommodation rate, not a standard reduced rate. Restaurant food and commercial radio/TV are at the normal rate.

Source: Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV), https://www.estv.admin.ch/en/vat-rates-switzerland, https://www.efd.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=92155. Last checked 21 October 2026.

## Calculate with the API

GET https://app.superbooks.io/api/tools/vat-calculator?country=CH&amount=100&mode=add

## Questions

### What is the VAT rate in Switzerland?

The standard VAT rate in Switzerland is 8.1%. Switzerland also applies 3.8% (hotel accommodation with breakfast (special rate)); 2.6% (food, medicines, books/newspapers, plants, agricultural inputs). Checked 21 October 2026 against Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV).

### How do I calculate VAT in Switzerland?

To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.081: 100.00 CHF net becomes 108.10 CHF gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.081.

### What does a Switzerland VAT number look like?

It starts with CHE, for example CHE-123.456.789 MWST. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.