Swiss government propose an increase to the standard VAT of 0.7%

30 September 2024

The Swiss tax authorities are now proposing to increase the standard VAT rate in the country from 8.1% to 8.8%.

This proposal is being put forward to cover the pension deficit caused by a national referendum vote to increase state pensions.

Switzerland raised its standard VAT rate on 1 January 2024 from 7.7% to 8.1%.

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