Value-added tax

You'll find the questions most frequently asked about value-added tax in FAQ.

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ETH Zurich is the taxable entity for all revenue made by ETH departments in ETH Zurich's name.

UID No. for ETH Zurich:
CHE-115.203.630
MWST No. for ETH Zurich:
CHE-115.203.630 MWST

The protected pageWegleitung Mehrwertsteuer ETH Zürich (German only) provides useful information:

1. Einleitung
2. Steuersubjekt ETH Zürich
3. Steuerbare Vorgänge
4. Steuersätze für die Rechnungsstellung
5. ETH-spezifische Geschäftsfälle
6. Weisungen

Increased VAT rates will apply in Switzerland from 01.01.2024: protected pageWegleitung Mehrwertsteuer ETH Zürich (2024)

Further information on import/export, customs clearance and more can be found at Procurement - Transport of goods

Download Wegleitung Mehrwertsteuer (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Download Wegleitung Mehrwertsteuer ab 2024 (PDF, 784 KB)

Please also note the relevant article in the Financial regulations:

Art. 118 Value-added tax