- Foreign companies can reclaim Swiss VAT if they have no permanent establishment in Switzerland, are VAT-registered in their home country, and their country offers reciprocal VAT refunds to Swiss companies.
- A fiscal representative in Switzerland must be appointed to manage the refund process; companies cannot file claims directly.
- The minimum refundable VAT amount is CHF 500 per calendar year, and applications must be submitted by June 30 of the following year.
- Refundable expenses include business travel, accommodation, trade fair costs, and event services, with some country-specific limitations.
- Required documentation includes a VAT certificate from the home country and copies of invoices/import documents; invoices must comply with Swiss VAT rules and be addressed to the applicant company.
Source: graffenried-treuhand.ch
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