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.

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The standard VAT rate in Switzerland is 8.1%, with reduced rates of 3.8% and 2.6%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV).

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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: https://www.estv.admin.ch/en/vat-rates-switzerland · https://www.efd.admin.ch/en/nsb?id=92155. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.

Switzerland VAT numbers look like CHE-123.456.789 MWST.

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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.