VAT Switzeland
Registration for VAT in Switzerland
Who must register for VAT in Switzerland?
The VAT registration threshold for businesses based in Switzerland is CHF 100,000.
Foreign companies operating in Switzerland are required to register for VAT if their worldwide annual turnover exceeds CHF 100,000 per year. Businesses may also opt for voluntary VAT registration.
There is no specific limit for VAT registration for distance selling.
What you will need to register for VAT in Switzerland
EU companies - VAT number from your home country
A copy of the articles of association
Extract from the commercial register or other register in your country
When registering with SME Vision s.r.o., we will arrange the documents ourselves for companies from the Czech Republic, United Kingdom or Slovakia
Do I have to have a local representative for VAT in Switzerland?
It is not mandatory for companies registered in the EU to appoint a representative
For companies not registered in the EU, it is necessary to appoint a representative