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MWST calculator for Switzerland

Add or remove MWST at 8.1% or any other Switzerland rate.

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CHF

Without MWST

CHF 100.00

MWST at 8.1%

CHF 8.10

With MWST

CHF 108.10

CHF 100.00 × 8.1% = CHF 8.10 MWST. CHF 100.00 × 1.081 = CHF 108.10.

MWST rates in Switzerland

RateCHF 100.00 net becomesMWST inside CHF 100.00 gross
8.1% (standard)CHF 108.10CHF 7.49
3.8%CHF 103.80CHF 3.66
2.6%CHF 102.60CHF 2.53

Worked examples at 8.1%

  • Adding MWST: CHF 250.00 × 1.081 = CHF 270.25 (CHF 20.25 MWST).
  • Removing MWST: CHF 250.00 ÷ 1.081 = CHF 231.27 (CHF 18.73 MWST).

Invoicing with MWST

If you're registered for MWST, your invoices need to show the amount without tax, the rate and the MWST separately. Our free invoice generator works it out and lays it out for you. See also what an invoice must include in Switzerland.

Questions people ask

›What is the MWST rate in Switzerland?

The standard rate is 8.1%. Reduced rates of 3.8%, 2.6% apply to some goods and services. Rates checked October 2026.

›How do I add 8.1% MWST?

Multiply the net price by 1.081. For example, CHF 100.00 becomes CHF 108.10, of which CHF 8.10 is MWST.

›How do I remove 8.1% MWST from a price?

Divide the gross price by 1.081. For example, CHF 100.00 including MWST is CHF 92.51 without it, so the MWST is CHF 7.49.