- Switzerland raised its three rates of value-added tax on January 1, 2024.
- The headline rate increased from 7.7 percent to 8.1 percent.
- The reduced rate was raised to 2.6 percent from 2.5 percent.
- The special rate for accommodation was raised to 3.8 percent from 3.7 percent.
- The reduced rate of VAT applies to various goods and services including foodstuffs, livestock, plants, medications, newspapers, and radio/television services.
- The rates were last changed on January 1, 2018.
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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