Switzerland will temporarily increase its VAT rate by 0.8 percentage points from 8.1% to 8.9% starting in 2028 for a decade to raise about 31 billion Swiss francs for defense spending. The change requires a constitutional amendment and a public consultation in spring, and the extra revenue will feed an armament fund with borrowing capacity.
From 2028, for a period of 10 years.
8.9% (an increase of 0.8 percentage points from the current 8.1%).
To generate about 31 billion Swiss francs for defense spending, feeding an armament fund with borrowing capacity.
A constitutional amendment and a public consultation in spring are needed.
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VatCalc · 8 days ago
Switzerland is considering a 0.8 percentage‑point increase in its standard VAT rate from 8.1% to 8.9% to raise about CHF 31 billion for defence spending over ten years. The proposal, announced by the Federal Council in January 2026, would need parliamentary approval and a 2027 referendum. A separate 0.7 percentage‑point VAT rise to 8.8% for pension reforms was approved in April 2024 and is expected to take effect on 1 January 2028, pending a 2027 referendum.
Meyka · 21 days ago
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Le News · about 1 month ago
Switzerland’s Federal Council proposes a temporary 0.8‑percentage‑point increase in VAT to raise CHF 31 billion over ten years, aimed at funding a substantial rise in defence spending. The detailed proposal is due in March, with voters expected to decide in summer 2027 and the hike taking effect in 2028.
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