Swiss VAT calculator
Add or extract Value Added Tax (VAT) for net↔gross amounts with 2026 rates for the country you select.
Rates and thresholds for the 2026 tax year. This tool is a helper, not tax advice.
Calculate Swiss VAT (MWST) at 8.1%, 2.6% or 3.8%
Swiss MWST uses three main rates: 8.1% standard on most goods and services, 2.6% reduced (food, books, medicines and similar), and 3.8% special lodging rate for accommodation. Enter a CHF amount, pick the rate (or Custom…), then add or extract tax. Rounding is to 0.01 CHF, not five-Rappen (0.05) cash rounding.
Example: a Zurich agency invoices CHF 5,000 net for design work. At 8.1% the client pays CHF 5,405. This is a helper for 2024-2026 rates, not tax advice. Near the CHF 100,000 threshold, use the registration check; to compare Saldosteuersatz vs effective method, open the flat-rate method comparison.
Swiss VAT calculator: FAQ
Is 8.1% still the current Swiss standard MWST rate?
Yes. 8.1% is the standard rate for 2024-2026 on most taxable supplies. The reduced rate of 2.6% (food, books, medicines and comparable categories) and the 3.8% lodging rate for accommodation still apply alongside it. Always match the rate to the supply category on the invoice line.
What is the Swiss MWST registration threshold?
CHF 100,000 of gross worldwide taxable turnover generally triggers mandatory Swiss VAT (MWST) registration within 30 days. Use the Swiss VAT registration threshold check before you start charging 8.1% on every Swiss invoice.
How does Saldosteuersatz differ from calculating MWST at 8.1%?
This calculator shows line tax at the statutory rates. Under Saldosteuersatz you remit a flat industry percentage of turnover instead of netting output tax against Vorsteuer. Compare methods with the Swiss flat-rate VAT calculator using your Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV) branch rate and annual input Value Added Tax (VAT).
Which Swiss rate should I use for food, books, medicines or lodging?
Most services and goods → 8.1%. Qualifying food, books and medicines → 2.6%. Overnight accommodation → 3.8%. Mixed invoices need the correct rate per line; Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV) rules for borderline categories can differ from a quick estimate, so confirm unusual mixes with a Treuhänder.
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