- Switzerland VAT updates for 2025 include changes in VAT exemption scope and a product category added to the reduced VAT rate of 2.6%
- Key changes to VAT rules effective January 2025
- Expansion of VAT exemptions includes broader inclusion of medical care facilities, care coordination services, and social welfare and security services
- Medical care facilities previously limited to hospitals will now include outpatient clinics and day clinics
- Care coordination services related to medical treatment will be VAT-exempt
- Social welfare services from private entities like home care and residential or nursing home services will be VAT-exempt
- Travel agency services will be VAT-exempt with an option to tax
- Menstrual hygiene products will be taxed at a reduced VAT rate of 2.6% starting January 2025, down from the standard rate of 8.1%
Source: marosavat.com
Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.
