Fiscal representation (VAT)
Foreign companies that want to claim refund of Swiss VAT need to appoint a fiscal representative that has his/her residence in Switzerland. The representative will act as contact for correspondence by or with the Swiss tax authorities. The tax authorities will return the refund request and documents to the address of the fiscal representative.
Contrary to many other service suppliers VAT plus offers the services in the field of VAT refund as one of its legal services relating to Swiss and international VAT. Therefore, unlike suppliers of VAT compliance services only, we perform the review tasks that typically can be expected from legal specialists.
Our professional attitude is not to take "no" for an answer when we think that the legal situation points in another direction that does more justice to the legal position of client -however without losing efficiency and appropriateness out of sight.
In order to enable us to verify whether the application and documents have been prepared by you correctly or to verify the entitlement to VAT refund it is crucial not to wait for the last possibility to file the VAT refund request.
One week before the ending of the filing period we do no longer accept engagements for Swiss VAT refund.
Legal specialists
As professionals with an academic legal background we verify and question every VAT refund request that is prima vista not fully accepted. Where appropriate we take up legal steps.
Serving clients for years
VAT plus has been serving clients with refund compliance work year after year. The recurring character of VAT refund as well as the way we work has resulted in a long lasting relationship with VAT refund clients.