- Switzerland is planning to make digital platforms responsible for collecting VAT from sellers on their platforms
- A consultation has been initiated regarding an amendment to the VAT law
- The proposed change will require platforms to collect VAT from a larger share of online sales by January 1, 2025
- Platforms will be designated as the main supplier of goods or services they facilitate the sale of
- Platforms will have obligations to report information on the supply of goods and services to the tax office
- Sellers on the platform will remain “subsidiarily liable” for paying VAT
- The consultation period will end on August 23.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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