Switzerland VAT Calculator
Add or remove VAT in seconds. The standard rate in Switzerland is 8.1%, and you can switch to 3.8%, 2.6% with one click.
Price including VAT
CHF 108.10
- Net amount
- CHF 100.00
- VAT at 8.1%
- CHF 8.10
- Gross amount
- CHF 108.10
Switzerland VAT rates
| Rate | What it applies to |
|---|---|
| 8.1% | Standard rate: most goods and services |
| 3.8% | Reduced. Hotel accommodation |
| 2.6% | Reduced. Food and non-alcoholic drinks, books and newspapers, medicines |
Exempt: health care, education, cultural services, insurance, banking, residential rent; exports exempt with credit.
How to calculate VAT in Switzerland
- To add VAT: price before tax × 1.081 = price including tax. For example, 100.00 × 1.081 = 108.10.
- To remove VAT: price including tax ÷ 1.081 = price before tax. For example, 108.10 ÷ 1.081 = 100.00.
- The tax inside a price that includes it: price including tax × 8.1 ÷ 108.1. For 108.10 that is 8.10.
Registering for VAT and invoicing
- When to register
- CHF 100,000 worldwide turnover a year.
- Local name
- MWST / TVA / IVA
Recent changes and things to know
Parliament approved raising rates to 8.5% / 4% / 2.6% to fund the 13th AHV pension, likely from 2028, subject to a public vote on 29 November 2026. A further rise for defence has also been proposed.
Switzerland VAT: frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Switzerland?
The standard VAT rate in Switzerland is 8.1%. Other rates: 3.8% (hotel accommodation); 2.6% (food and non-alcoholic drinks, books and newspapers, medicines).
How do I add VAT to a price?
Multiply the price before tax by 1.081. For example, 100 plus 8.1% VAT is 108.10.
How do I remove VAT from a price?
Divide the price including VAT by 1.081. For example, 108.10 including 8.1% VAT is 100.00 before tax. Do not just take 8.1% off the total, because that gives the wrong answer.
When do I have to register for VAT in Switzerland?
CHF 100,000 worldwide turnover a year.
Is this VAT calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to BunnyDoc.
Sources
Rates checked in October 2026. Tax rates and rules change, and what you charge depends on what you sell and to whom, so check the official sources above or ask an accountant. This page is general information, not tax advice.
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