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Federal Council Proposes Eight-Year Extension of Special VAT Rate for Hotel Industry

  • Special VAT rate of 3.8 percent for hotel industry extended for eight years
  • Federal Council began consultation process on August 13, 2025
  • Bill implements motion 24.3635 for tourism planning security
  • Federal Council initially recommended rejecting the motion
  • Tourism sector’s economic situation has improved since 1996
  • Consultation period ends on November 13, 2025
  • Press release and documents available online

Source: en.taxlawblog.ch

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