Industry: Retail federation opposes VAT rises for army and pensions
In short
The Swiss Retail Federation opposes proposed VAT increases for additional army spending and AHV pensions. Proposals under discussion include 0.8 percentage points for the army and 0.5 to 0.9 points for the 13th AHV pension payment. The federation identifies food retail and physical stores as particularly affected.
What it means for suppliers
- If adopted, the VAT increases would require retail partners to update prices, checkout systems and ERP processes.
- Food suppliers should account for the pressure on retail margins and investment capacity that the federation expects when higher costs cannot be fully passed on.
Key facts
| Retailer | Industry |
|---|---|
| Announced | |
| Categories | Food |
| Effective from | — |
| Source | swiss-retail.ch |