- The Swiss government proposes a temporary 0.8 percentage point VAT increase for 10 years starting in 2028 to fund military spending.
- Additional VAT revenue will go to a dedicated military procurement fund, which must be debt-free after 10 years.
- The proposal requires parliamentary approval and a national referendum, with a vote expected in summer 2027.
- The VAT increase is being considered alongside other fiscal measures, including pension funding and tax reforms.
- The government chose a VAT increase as the least disruptive way to raise CHF 31 billion needed for military modernization.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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