VAT in Switzerland

Registration is required once a business reaches at least CHF 100,000 in turnover from goods and services in Switzerland and abroad, and a company below that level may opt in voluntarily. The standard rate is set by the Federal Tax Administration, and the checklist for forming a company lists the VAT status as one of the steps, so the question arises early. Foreign sellers that supply into Switzerland should check their own position separately.

A firm can register you, set up the invoicing and file the returns. Ask how often it files, which accounting method it uses, how it handles imports and exports and whether it can deal with an audit by the federal office. Profiles that mention e-commerce or cross-border work are worth a closer look.

VAT work is listed by 258 firms in Switzerland, split into 210 accounting firms, 44 corporate services providers and 4 law firms. Languages covered include English (176 firms), German (152) and French (133). Real estate is the most common sector, named by 39 firms, with startups next at 30. The Switzerland guide covers what else a new company must register.

Firms offering VAT in Switzerland

Gescofid SA

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Chiasso

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +5 more

Languages: Italian · English · German

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Kaurum

Accounting firm · Medium-sized firm

Geneva

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: English · French

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KENDRIS

Corporate services provider · Medium-sized firm

Zug

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +5 more

Languages: English · German

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Altiqa

Corporate services provider · Boutique firm

Lugano

  • Company formation
  • Accounting and bookkeeping
  • Tax compliance
  • +6 more

Languages: English · Italian · French

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234 more firms offering VAT in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions

Is VAT registration automatic in Switzerland?

No. You register with the Federal Tax Administration once you meet the turnover test, or earlier if you choose to. A firm can check your position and file the registration.

Does a foreign company without a Swiss office need to register?

It can, if it supplies in Switzerland above the threshold. The rules for foreign suppliers differ from those for resident companies, so ask for advice before you invoice.

Other services in Switzerland

Accountants by city in Switzerland

Setting up a company in Switzerland: the guide and every firm

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules, rates and fees change: check them with the official sources linked on this page or with a qualified adviser before you act.