FTA publishes draft VAT practice statement: Supply of methadone and heroin
The FTA posted a first draft of the VAT practice on its website on 4 April 2022:
Federal Council enacts relaxation of VAT obligation for associations
The Federal Council has enacted the increase in the turnover limit for the VAT obligation of non-profit, voluntarily run sports and cultural associations and non-profit institutions from the previous CHF 150,000 to the new CHF 250,000, subject to the proviso that the referendum deadline of 7 April 2022 expires unused.
FTA notice regarding new restriction in the VAT refund procedure vis-à-vis Austria
Switzerland adapts its counter-law to Austria's new regulation, according to which companies from third countries such as Switzerland are excluded from the VAT refund when purchasing fuel in Austria for invoices from 2021 onwards.
FTA publishes drafts of the VAT practice statement: Hospitality services and private shares
The FTA posted the first drafts of the VAT practice on its website on 18 January 2022.
Renaming of the Federal Customs Administration (FCA) to the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FCO)
The Federal Customs Administration (FCA) is now called the Federal Office of Customs and Border Security (FCO). This was announced by the authority in a corresponding media release.
FTA publishes material adjustments regarding publications on the VAT Act (20 December 2021)
On 20 December 2021, the FTA published material adjustments concerning the publications on the subject of pharmacists on the website.
Private share of business vehicle for VAT
In the case of direct federal tax, the flat rate for the taxation of the private use of business vehicles will be increased from the current 0.8% to 0.9% as of 1 January 2022. According to the FTA, this flat rate must also be applied to the VAT declaration from this date.