Swiss Government Considers VAT Adjustment

Effective by 2026

VAT rise planned to fund pensions by 2026


The Swiss Federal Council has proposed increasing the VAT rate by 0.7% from 2026, raising the standard rate from 8.1% to 8.8%.

This measure is intended to help finance the 13th old-age pension payment (AVS – Old Age and Survivors Insurance), which will take effect in 2026.

RMB stands by your side and will regularly update you on developments related to this measure.