Invoice format in Switzerland: Rechnung rules
A Switzerland rechnung must show 7 things, starting with supplier name and place of business as it trades, supplier uid-nummer with the mwst suffix and customer name and place of business. MWST is charged at 8.1% or a reduced 3.8% or 2.6%. The template below is pre-filled in CHF with de-CH formatting.
Pre-filled for Switzerland: Rechnung, CHF, MWST 8.1%. Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
From
Lakeside Digital
12 Market Square
Switzerland
billing@example.com
UID-Nummer mit MWST-Zusatz: CHE-123.456.789 MWST
Rechnung
Bill to
Bluewave Media
40 Station Road
Switzerland
accounts@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | CHF 400.00 | CHF 400.00 |
| Written report | 1 each | CHF 300.00 | CHF 300.00 |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | CHF 100.00 | CHF 800.00 |
| Design work | 12 hr | CHF 75.00 | CHF 900.00 |
- Subtotal
- CHF 2'400.00
- MWST (8.1%)
- CHF 194.40
- Balance due
- CHF 2'594.40
Notes
Illustrative amounts, not market prices.
Payment details
Bank transfer. Please quote the invoice number.
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Switzerland invoice facts
| Tax on invoices | Value Added Tax (Mehrwertsteuer / Taxe sur la valeur ajoutée / Imposta sul valore aggiunto) |
|---|---|
| Label printed | MWST |
| Standard rate | 8.1% |
| Reduced rates | 3.8% and 2.6% |
| Seller tax ID | UID-Nummer mit MWST-Zusatz, format CHE-123.456.789 MWST |
| Registration threshold | Registration is compulsory once worldwide turnover from taxable supplies reaches CHF 100,000 in a year. |
| Document name | Rechnung |
| Currency and locale | CHF, de-CH |
| Keep invoices for | 10 years |
| Facts checked | October 2026 |
What a Switzerland rechnung must show
7 fields, from the sources listed below.
- Supplier name and place of business as it trades
- Supplier UID-Nummer with the MWST suffix
- Customer name and place of business
- Date or period of the supply
- Type, subject and scope of the supply
- Consideration (price) for the supply
- Applicable MWST rate and the MWST amount owed (8.1%, 3.8% or 2.6%)
Sample rechnung in CHF
The tool above uses these lines. Illustrative amounts in CHF, not market prices.
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly support retainer | 1 month | CHF 400.00 | CHF 400.00 |
| Written report | 1 each | CHF 300.00 | CHF 300.00 |
| Consulting services | 8 hr | CHF 100.00 | CHF 800.00 |
| Design work | 12 hr | CHF 75.00 | CHF 900.00 |
| Net total | CHF 2'400.00 | ||
| MWST 8.1% | CHF 194.40 | ||
| Total due | CHF 2'594.40 |
Worked MWST example in CHF
A net amount of CHF 1'000.00 at each MWST rate of Switzerland: the tax is the net amount times the rate, rounded to the currency's smallest unit.
| Rate | Net | MWST | Gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard 8.1% | CHF 1'000.00 | CHF 81.00 | CHF 1'081.00 |
| Reduced 3.8% | CHF 1'000.00 | CHF 38.00 | CHF 1'038.00 |
| Reduced 2.6% | CHF 1'000.00 | CHF 26.00 | CHF 1'026.00 |
Number, date and currency format (de-CH)
How de-CH writes amounts and dates, computed with the browser's Intl API; the invoice tool uses the same formatting.
| Value | Written in de-CH |
|---|---|
| Amount 1234567.89 | CHF 1'234'567.89 |
| Same amount with the ISO code | CHF 1'234'567.89 |
| Credit of 250 | CHF-250.00 |
| Plain number 1234567.89 | 1'234'567.89 |
| Date 31 December 2026 (long) | 31. Dezember 2026 |
| Same date (short) | 31.12.26 |
| MWST rate 8.1% | 8.1% |
Switzerland invoicing rules
- Since 1 January 2024 the rates are 8.1% standard, 3.8% for accommodation and 2.6% for goods such as food, books, newspapers and medicines.
- Receipts of up to CHF 400 from retail and similar businesses may leave out the customer's name and address.
- When the price already includes the tax, stating the applicable rate is enough and the tax amount need not be shown.
- Swiss invoices are commonly paid with a QR-bill, which replaced the orange and red payment slips on 1 October 2022.
- Keep invoices and other business records for ten years.
E-invoicing, simplified invoices and record keeping
Receipts of up to CHF 400 may omit the customer's name and address.
Keep issued and received invoices for at least 10 years in Switzerland.
How to make a rechnung for Switzerland
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Set currency and format
Choose CHF and the de-CH format so amounts read like CHF 1'234.50.
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Title and number
Title the document "Rechnung" and number it in sequence, for example CH-2026-0054.
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Your tax ID
Enter your UID-Nummer mit MWST-Zusatz (format CHE-123.456.789 MWST) in the seller details.
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Add MWST
Add MWST at 8.1%, or a reduced rate where the goods or services qualify.
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Check and download
Check the 7 required fields above, then download the PDF.
Sources
General information, not tax advice; checked October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the tax authority or an accountant before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What must a Switzerland rechnung include?
7 items: supplier name and place of business as it trades, supplier uid-nummer with the mwst suffix, customer name and place of business, date or period of the supply, type, subject and scope of the supply and consideration (price) for the supply, plus 1 more listed above.
What MWST rate goes on an invoice in Switzerland?
The standard rate is 8.1%; reduced rates of 3.8% and 2.6% apply to qualifying goods and services. On a net CHF 1'000.00 that is CHF 81.00 of MWST.
How long must invoices be kept in Switzerland?
At least 10 years, according to the sources on this page (checked October 2026).
Can I issue a simplified invoice in Switzerland?
Receipts of up to CHF 400 may omit the customer's name and address.
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