Switzerland VAT Calculator (MWST)
Add Swiss MWST to a net price or reverse it from a gross total. Standard rate is 8.1%, reduced to 3.8% for accommodation and 2.6% for food, medicine, newspapers, and books. Switzerland is not in the EU — uses CHF. Enter any amount to see net, MWST, and gross instantly.
Standard 8.1% for most services. Accommodation 3.8%. Food, medicine, books: 2.6%.
Formula
Add MWST: Gross = Net × (1 + Rate ÷ 100)\nRemove MWST: Net = Gross ÷ (1 + Rate ÷ 100)
At 8.1%: Net × 1.081 = Gross; Gross ÷ 1.081 = Net. Never subtract the rate % from a gross — CHF 108.10 − 8.1% gives the wrong answer. Divide by 1.081 instead.
Worked Example
Consulting invoice — 8.1%:
Net CHF 8,000 × 1.081 = CHF 8,648 gross (MWST: CHF 648)
Hotel receipt — 3.8%:
CHF 350 gross ÷ 1.038 = CHF 337.19 net (MWST: CHF 12.81)
Common Mistakes
- Using EU VAT rates. Switzerland is not in the EU. Swiss MWST has three tiers: 8.1%, 3.8%, and 2.6%. EU rates (Germany 19%, France 20%) do not apply to Swiss domestic transactions.
- Missing the CHF 100,000 registration threshold. Swiss businesses only need to register for MWST when taxable turnover exceeds CHF 100,000 per year.
- Subtracting 8.1% to remove MWST. CHF 108.10 − 8.1% = CHF 99.34, not CHF 100. Always divide by 1.081.
Guide
How to Use
- 1
Choose Add or Remove MWST
"Add MWST" converts a net price to gross. "Remove MWST" extracts the net from a gross price.
- 2
Enter the CHF amount
Type the Swiss franc value.
- 3
Select the correct MWST rate
8.1% standard, 3.8% accommodation, 2.6% food and medicine.
- 4
Review the result
Net, MWST amount, and gross are shown. Copy for invoices.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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