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Save taxes – Switzerland vs. Germany

VAT, trade tax and other components - attractive tax environment, residence can remain in Germany.

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Your tax savings

All tax calculators - start with VAT, then trade tax.

VAT

14.250 CHF
per year
75.000 CHF
30.000 CHF200.000 CHF
Year-on-year comparison
VAT Germany (19%)14.250 CHF
VAT Switzerland (model)0 CHF
Savings / year14.250 CHF
Estimated savings per year
14.250 CHF
with VAT exemption below 100,000 CHF

A notice: Simplified model calculation. Individual situation may vary.

Taxes in comparison

Two central control levers: VAT (often free under CHF 100,000 in Swiss sales) and Trade tax (often noticeable in DE - omitted in the model for CH work).

CH: VAT obligation from a turnover of 100,000 CHF · DE: from 22,000 € or full VAT obligation.

Start with the sales at the top - the business calculator follows directly below.

Total tax savings (VAT + business)
24.820 CHF
VAT: + 14.250 CHF · Commercial: + 10.570 €

Trade tax (German not applicable)

10.570 €
per year
100.000 €
400 %
calculation
Allowance24.500 €
Measurement amount75.500 €
Savings / year10.570 €
Estimated savings per year
10.570 €
Trade tax DE is not included in the model

A notice: Simplified model calculation (3.5% × assessment rate on measurement amount). Individual situation may vary.

Trade tax

In Germany, trade tax is due on trade income (metric figure × municipal assessment rate).

If you work in Switzerland, this item is no longer included in the model - a central component of your savings.

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