- The Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) is replacing e-dec Import with the new Passar 2.0 platform and introducing the business partner ID (GP-ID), requiring importers to register and adapt processes.
- A new digital finance portal will launch in the second half of 2026, showing invoices, securities, and a new debtor status that determines if importers can clear goods on account or must pay immediately.
- Both e-dec and Passar will run in parallel until April 2027; importers must coordinate with their customs agents on when to switch systems.
- Immediate actions include registering for a GP-ID, checking securities, and updating contact information; medium-term steps involve updating software, ERP interfaces, and internal processes, and training staff.
- Ongoing tasks include monitoring customs and VAT processes for accuracy and keeping track of debtor status to avoid payment issues at the border.
Source: taxpartner.ch
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