Switzerland Increases VAT Rates Beginning in 2024

Switzerland increases VAT rates. Fonoa's Tax Determination software makes these changes easy. Learn more in our article.

Milán Zámodics
Milán Zámodics
Tax Researcher
Published
Dec 12, 2022
Last update
May 12, 2025
Switzerland Increases VAT Rates Beginning in 2024Switzerland Increases VAT Rates Beginning in 2024

On December 9, 2022, the Swiss Federal Council set a date for the AHV 21 reform to come into effect, which includes a measure to increase the currently applicable VAT rates.

Timeline

The new VAT rates will be applicable from January 1, 2024.

New Rates

The VAT rates will change as follows:

  • Standard rate - increased from 7.7% to 8.1%
  • Reduced rate - increased from 2.5% to 2.6%
  • Special rate for accommodation - increased from 3.7% to 3.8%

Companies must be ready to update their systems once the new rates are effective.

How can Fonoa help?

Instantly determine the tax treatment of your transactions globally using Fonoa’s flexible and customizable tax engine. Our easy-to-integrate solution automatically keeps track of changing rates and rules to help your business stay compliant. Get in touch today.

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Milán Zámodics

Milán Zámodics

Tax Researcher

Tax Researcher at Fonoa, Budapest. Former Senior Tax Advisor at EY. Collecting & analyzing data for the Tax Technology team.

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