MWST registration, quarterly returns, input tax reclaim, and ESTV correspondence. Accurate, deadline-driven, no penalties.
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Why It Matters
Late MWST registration, missed input tax claims, and errors in mixed-supply calculations are the three most common — and expensive — VAT mistakes Swiss companies make.
MWST registration is mandatory within 30 days of exceeding CHF 100'000. We monitor your turnover and trigger registration before the deadline — avoiding retroactive VAT liability.
Many companies under-claim Vorsteuer. We review every expense category and apply the correct apportionment — recovering what you're entitled to on each return.
MWST returns are due 60 days after the period ends. We prepare, review, and submit every return on time — no late filing surcharges.
Not every business benefits from the Saldosteuersatz. We model both methods and select the approach that minimises your actual tax liability.
MWST audits are routine for Swiss businesses. We represent you before the Eidgenössische Steuerverwaltung, prepare supporting documentation, and respond to all enquiries.
Businesses with both taxable and exempt supplies must apportion input tax. Errors here trigger the most ESTV corrections. We apply the correct method from day one.
Swiss VAT Rates 2024
Most goods and services: consulting, IT, manufacturing, retail (general), import VAT
Overnight accommodation in hotels, B&Bs, campsites, and similar establishments
Food, medicine, books, newspapers, agricultural inputs, sport goods for minors
What We Cover
Mandatory registration when turnover exceeds CHF 100'000, or voluntary registration below the threshold. We prepare the ESTV application, select the accounting method, and confirm the UID-MWST number. Timeline: 2–4 weeks.
Preparation and electronic submission of MWST returns via ESTV SuisseTax. Output tax calculation, input tax (Vorsteuer) claim, balance due or refund. Delivery to you for review before submission.
Review of all deductible input tax across expense categories — operating costs, capital goods, mixed-use assets. Correct apportionment for businesses with exempt and taxable supplies.
Modelling of both effective and flat-rate methods for eligible businesses. Annual decision — we run the comparison every year-end to confirm you remain on the optimal method.
Representation before the Eidgenössische Steuerverwaltung for routine audits and specific enquiries. Preparation of response documentation, liaison with ESTV, and follow-up until closure.
Mandatory fiscal representative service for non-Swiss businesses required to register for MWST. We act as your Swiss-based fiscal representative for all ESTV correspondence. Learn more →
How It Works
Once your quarter-end accounts are closed in Bexio, Banana, or AbaPro, we extract the VAT data — no extra work from you.
We calculate output tax, reclaim all eligible input tax, and review the return for errors before preparing the final version for your approval.
You receive a summary of the return — tax due or refund amount, key figures. One click to approve, then we submit to ESTV via SuisseTax.
We confirm ESTV receipt and provide the payment reference. For refunds, we follow up with ESTV until the refund lands in your account.
We were over-paying VAT for two years because our previous accountant didn't claim input tax on import costs. Treuhand Hive found it in the first quarter review.CEO, import trading company, Zürich
Frequently Asked Questions
Tell us your situation — we'll assess your obligation and confirm next steps within 24 hours.
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