Industry: Retail federation rejects AHV2030 and VAT pension funding
In short
Swiss Retail Federation rejects the AHV2030 consultation proposal and recommends a no vote on separate VAT-based AHV financing on 29 November. The association calls for structural reforms instead of higher VAT and payroll contributions, citing additional costs for retailers and a decline in consumer spending.
What it means for suppliers
- Cost scenarios can account for the proposed VAT increase of up to 0.9 percentage points and payroll contribution increase of 0.2 percentage points; these are not announced rate changes.
- The federation says retailers could not pass all additional costs on to customers, a constraint to consider in supplier price discussions.
- Monitor the 29 November vote on additional AHV funding separately from the AHV2030 consultation.
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| Source | swiss-retail.ch |