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Swiss VAT Refund Procedure Changes Effective January 1, 2025

  • Swiss Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has published draft guidance on revised refund procedure for non-established/non-registered foreign VAT payers
  • Foreign non-established companies can recover Swiss input VAT via refund procedure
  • Requirement to provide original invoice document will be abolished as of January 1, 2025
  • Conditions for Swiss VAT refund include having seat abroad, not liable to register for VAT in Switzerland, and proving entrepreneurial status
  • Refund procedure not applicable for non-entrepreneurial activities, VAT-exempt businesses, or if total amount refunded is less than CHF 500 per refund period

Source: alvarezandmarsal.com

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