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Published on 31 August 2026

Mail-order trade

VAT requirements for mail-order companies and electronic platforms

For information on VAT requirements for mail-order companies and electronic platforms, please consult Mail-order trade and platform taxation

List of taxable mail-order companies and platform operators

On its website, the FTA provides a list of taxable mail-order companies and platform operators registered for VAT purposes in Switzerland. The list helps companies entrusted with customs clearance determine whether import tax should be charged to the recipient of a parcel or whether the supplier or platform operator is registered for Swiss VAT.