- Switzerland’s standard VAT rate in 2026 is 8.1%, lower than in EU countries.
- There are three main VAT rates: 8.1% (standard), 2.6% (reduced for essentials), and 3.8% (special for hotels/accommodation).
- A 0% VAT rate applies to certain cases like exports.
- There are proposals to gradually increase VAT rates from 2028 to fund defence and security, with potential annual rises of about 0.8 percentage points over ten years, subject to political approval and referendums.
Source: fiscal-requirements.com
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