Indirect Tax Jobs in Switzerland

We're tracking 3 live indirect tax roles in Switzerland.

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COI Partners logo

Tax Advisor Corporate & OECD Minimum Taxation Pillar II

COI Partners•Zürich, Schweiz€110k – €145kAI est.
Posted 4 days ago
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Senior Tax Specialist (Direct & Indirect Taxes, Multi Jurisdiction)

Proton•Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland€130k – €165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
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GL & VAT Accountant

Richemont•Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland€85k – €105kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

Indirect Tax in Switzerland primarily encompasses Value Added Tax (VAT) and customs duties. It involves the taxation of consumption, applied to the supply of goods and services within Switzerland and the import of goods.

Switzerland operates a federal VAT system administered by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA). The standard VAT rate is currently 8.1% (effective 1 January 2024), with reduced rates of 2.5% for certain goods (e.g., food, books, medicines) and 3.8% for accommodation services. Businesses with annual turnovers exceeding CHF 100,000 (CHF 500,000 for non-profit organizations or sports/cultural clubs) must register for VAT. VAT returns are typically filed quarterly or semi-annually, depending on turnover and pre-payments.

What's driving demand

  • Increased complexity of cross-border e-commerce
  • Digitalization of VAT reporting and compliance
  • M&A activities requiring VAT due diligence
  • Supply chain optimization and customs planning
  • Ongoing changes to VAT rates and legislation

Regulatory timeline

  • 2024-01-01Increase in Swiss VAT rates as part of AHV/AVS pension reformImplemented
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  • 2022-09-01Guidance on VAT treatment of NFTsImplemented
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Credentials that matter

  • Swiss Certified Tax Expert (Dipl. Steuerexperte / Expert fiscal dipl. / Esperto fiscale dipl.)essential
  • MAS / LL.M. in Swiss and International Taxationessential
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA) with tax specializationvalued

Skills & tools

SAP (VAT modules)Microsoft ExcelVAT Compliance Software (e.g., Vertex, Sovos)Swiss VAT Law (MWSTG)Customs RegulationsCross-border transaction analysisE-invoicing/Digital reportingTax accounting

Frequently asked

What is indirect tax in Switzerland?
Indirect Tax in Switzerland primarily encompasses Value Added Tax (VAT) and customs duties. It involves the taxation of consumption, applied to the supply of goods and services within Switzerland and the import of goods.
How does indirect tax work in Switzerland?
Switzerland operates a federal VAT system administered by the Federal Tax Administration (FTA). The standard VAT rate is currently 8.1% (effective 1 January 2024), with reduced rates of 2.5% for certain goods (e.g., food, books, medicines) and 3.8% for accommodation services. Businesses with annual turnovers exceeding CHF 100,000 (CHF 500,000 for non-profit organizations or sports/cultural clubs) must register for VAT. VAT returns are typically filed quarterly or semi-annually, depending on turnover and pre-payments.
What credentials matter for Indirect Tax (Switzerland) roles?
Employers most often look for: Swiss Certified Tax Expert (Dipl. Steuerexperte / Expert fiscal dipl. / Esperto fiscale dipl.), MAS / LL.M. in Swiss and International Taxation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA) with tax specialization.
Which tools and systems appear in Indirect Tax (Switzerland) job specs?
Commonly cited: SAP (VAT modules), Microsoft Excel, VAT Compliance Software (e.g., Vertex, Sovos), Swiss VAT Law (MWSTG), Customs Regulations, Cross-border transaction analysis, E-invoicing/Digital reporting, Tax accounting.
How many Indirect Tax (Switzerland) roles are live right now?
3 live roles on taxjobs.ai.