Switzerland VAT is not 7.7% anymore

The hook

“If someone is still quoting 7.7% Swiss VAT in 2026, they are already working from stale material.”

The Federal Tax Administration says the normal Swiss VAT rate is 8.1%. It also says VAT returns and payment are generally due within 60 days after the reporting period. So the issue is not only the updated rate. It is also whether the business is actually running on the live timetable.

The takeaway

Swiss VAT errors often start with old assumptions that nobody thought to update after the rate change.

Official sources

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