Information

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General information:

The VAT was introduced in Switzerland in 1995. There are three different tax rates.

Normal rates 8% deliveries, services, etc.
Reduced rates 2.5% groceries, books, flowers, etc.
Special rates 3.8 % hotels

VAT is a tax for final consumers, and therefore not reclaimable for private persons.

A minimum VAT amount of CHF 500.-- per year is required.

VAT can be reclaimed retroactively once a year only. The refund claim must be filed within 6 months from the end of the calendar year during witch the services were purchased.

 

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