{"id":4278,"date":"2023-05-01T18:54:06","date_gmt":"2023-05-01T16:54:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/?p=4278"},"modified":"2025-11-28T12:17:32","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T11:17:32","slug":"tax-representative-for-vat-in-switzerland-how-to-comply-with-the-obligation-for-foreign-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/en\/tax-representative-for-vat-in-switzerland-how-to-comply-with-the-obligation-for-foreign-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax representative for VAT in Switzerland: How to comply with the obligation for foreign companies?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 mb-5\">\n<h2>Tax representative for VAT in Switzerland: How to comply with the obligation for foreign companies?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row \">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 \">\n<p>Tax representation for VAT in Switzerland is an obligation for all foreign and European companies that provide services in Switzerland and have a domestic and international turnover of at least CHF 100,000 (approx. EUR 100,000) from services subject to VAT. Since 1 January 2018, the worldwide turnover is decisive for VAT liability.<\/p>\n<p>In order<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>to comply with this obligation<\/strong>, companies may use a tax representative in Switzerland. This<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/en\/our-services\/tax-representative-in-switzerland-and-tax-advisory-services-for-companies\/\">Swiss VAT tax representative<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>acts as an intermediary between the foreign company and the Swiss tax authorities and takes care of all VAT-related formalities in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>At<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>My Swiss Company SA \u2013 Corporate Services provider in Switzerland<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>we offer a comprehensive tax representation service for foreign companies that need to comply with the VAT obligation in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Our services include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Registration of your company for VAT in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Tax representative for VAT returns in Switzerland: We prepare and file VAT returns on behalf of our clients.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Periodic document checks: We check that all documents required for<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/en\/vat-in-switzerland-in-2024-and-2025\/\">Swiss VAT<\/a><span>\u00a0<\/span>are correctly completed and registered.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Recovery of Swiss VAT: We assist our clients in recovering the VAT paid in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 We follow up and ensure compliance with the tax authorities for taxable turnover in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 VAT correspondence handling: We handle all VAT correspondence for our clients.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 VAT management of imports into Switzerland: We handle VAT on final and temporary imports.<\/p>\n<p>At<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/my-swiss-company.com\/en\/home-page-english\/\">My Swiss Company fiduciary in Switzerland<\/a>, we have a team of experienced professionals who are fully conversant with Swiss VAT tax regulations. We offer customized solutions to our clients to ensure that they comply with all Swiss VAT tax obligations. We are committed to providing<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>high quality service<\/strong>s to help our clients optimise their Swiss operations and<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>reduce tax risks<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>VAT representation in Switzerland is a requirement for foreign companies that provide services in Switzerland and have a turnover in Switzerland and internationally of at least CHF 100,000. At My Swiss Company we offer a comprehensive tax representation service to help foreign companies comply with this obligation and focus on their core business in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Contact us to start your initial consultation now. We would be delighted to get to know you and work out the next steps for registering your company for VAT in Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>Fill out our contact form or call us at<span>\u00a0<\/span><strong>+41(0)22 566 82 44<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If your foreign company provides services in Switzerland and has a domestic and international turnover of at least CHF 100,000, you are subject to VAT liability in Switzerland. Since 1 January 2018, the worldwide turnover is decisive for VAT liability in Switzerland. 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