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Temporary Extension of Reduced VAT Rate for Hospitality Sector: Consultation Launched by Swiss Government

  • The special VAT rate of 3.8 percent for the hotel industry is proposed to be extended for eight more years.
  • The Federal Council has opened consultations to implement a parliamentary motion.
  • The motion aims to provide planning security for tourism by extending the reduced VAT rate.
  • The Federal Council previously recommended rejecting the motion due to improved economic conditions in the tourism sector.
  • The consultation period ends on November 13, 2025.

Source: news.admin.ch

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