- The Federal Council published a report on revising VAT in the healthcare sector on October 29, 2025.
- The report addresses simplification, competitive neutrality, and consumer relief.
- Abolishing the VAT exemption for healthcare services would increase administrative work, conversion costs, and cause financial shifts.
- The disadvantages of removing the exemption outweigh the advantages, including unequal treatment of similar services and higher private healthcare costs.
Source: en.taxlawblog.ch
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