VAT obligations and fiscal representation in Switzerland

You may become liable to VAT if you are realising sales in Switzerland as a foreign company. If this is your situation, Swiss legislation requires that you have fiscal representation in Switzerland in order to perform your VAT obligations. This can be done through the granting of domicile to the company by a representative resident in Switzerland. Correctly registering for VAT and declaring the arranged fiscal representation are of crucial importance to avoid later issues with the tax office. It will also significantly accelerate the entire registration process and import of goods from abroad. The fiscal representation needed to enjoy these benefits can be provided by SPTS and our local partners. You will be able to draw on our vast expertise and are guaranteed a premium service from start to finish.

Value Added Tax Services

Our experienced specialists can support you with the following tasks:

  • Checking whether you will have VAT obligations
  • Requesting all relevant documents
  • Granting domicile: click hereā€¦..
  • Creating VAT invoices
  • Documentation of the invoicing system
  • Arranging for the recovery of paid input tax

What makes us unique ?


Knowledge of relevant tax issues

  • We have comprehensive knowledge of local and foreign tax laws and can provide you with premium services and assistance needed for your business. New developments in global tax law means that companies need continuous provide further training for their tax and legal staff which can be expensive and time consuming. Our experts are always up-to-date with the latest global trends and will work diligently with you from start to finish.

Keeping deadlines

  • Our experts ensure that all your documents are complete and are handed in on time to the relevant tax office and keep track of all relevant timelines.

Tax Representation

  • Our experts provide comprehensive hands-on support and advice on all tax return related questions and will represent you at the tax office where necessary and help initiate appeals and other claim procedure on your behalf.

Minimising tax burden

  • We offer an optimal tax consulting service incorporating medium and long-term tax planning with the aim of achieving the lowest possible tax burden on your business.