Switzerland Gazettes Draft Bill to Further Extend Special VAT Rate for Hotels

May 13, 2026, 5:00 AM UTC

The Swiss Official Gazette May 8 published Federal Decree Nos. FF 2026 1140 and FF 2026 1141, on a draft bill to further extend, to Dec. 31, 2035, from Dec. 31, 2027, the 3.8 percent special VAT rate for accommodation services provided by hotels and supplementary hotels. The law would enter into force Jan. 1, 2028, subject to a referendum. [Switzerland, Official Gazette, 05/08/26]

Reference: View Law No. FF 2026 1140 of 04/15/26, Federal Gazette No. 88/2026. View Law No. FF 2026 1141 of 04/15/26, Federal Gazette No. 88/2026. View Index of Federal Gazette No. 88/2026. View ...

Learn more about Bloomberg Law or Log In to keep reading:

See Breaking News in Context

Bloomberg Law provides trusted coverage of current events enhanced with legal analysis.

Already a subscriber?

Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.