- The draft outlines changes to VAT practices for plant protection products due to updated regulations.
- The reduced VAT rate now applies to all products listed in the BLW electronic register or the parallel import list.
- Products containing beneficial organisms or made exclusively from approved basic substances are also eligible for the reduced rate.
- A flat VAT rate of 0.1% is set for the production of these registered plant protection products.
- These changes took effect on December 1, 2025, and are relevant for primary producers, gardeners, and florists.
Source: estv.admin.ch
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