How long do I have to register a Swiss company for VAT?
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026, 17:46 (UTC+08:00)
30 days from the start of the tax liability, and you must register on your own initiative. The Federal Tax Administration (ESTV) will not contact you first, so we check the turnover forecast with you when the company is formed.
Source: Federal Act on Value Added Tax (MWSTG, SR 641.20), Art. 66, Fedlex, Swiss Confederation