Switzerland invoice generator
Pick Switzerland and the invoice sets itself up: MWST 8.1%, CHF amounts, your MWST-Nr. / UID (CHE-…) and IBAN bank transfer details. Download a PDF in seconds, with no account and no sign-up.
What an invoice in Switzerland must include
- Name and address of the supplier, with the UID number followed by “MWST” (for example CHE-123.456.789 MWST) if registered
- Name and address of the customer (required for amounts from CHF 400)
- Date or period of the supply, if it differs from the invoice date
- Exact description of the goods or service
- Price, plus the VAT rate and VAT amount unless the price already includes VAT
Rules worth knowing
- VAT registration is compulsory once turnover from taxable supplies, in Switzerland and abroad, reaches CHF 100,000 a year. Below that you do not charge VAT.
- Swiss bank payments now run on the QR-bill (QR-Rechnung), which replaced the old payment slips. This tool does not produce the QR payment part, so a Swiss client who pays by e-banking may ask you for one from your bank or accounting software.
- A PDF is a valid invoice for VAT purposes. A digital signature is not mandatory, but you must be able to show the invoice is authentic and unchanged.
- Switzerland is not in the EU, so the EU reverse-charge wording does not apply. Services to foreign clients are normally outside Swiss VAT; check the place-of-supply rules for your service.
MWST (VAT) setups built in
| Setup | Printed on the invoice |
|---|---|
| MWST 8.1% (Normalsatz) | MWST 8.1% |
| MWST 2.6% (reduziert) | MWST 2.6% |
| MWST 3.8% (Beherbergung) | MWST 3.8% |
| Not VAT-registered (under CHF 100,000) | No tax |
Tax authority: Eidgenössische Steuerverwaltung (Federal Tax Administration). Last checked October 2026. Sources: ESTV: MWST-Steuerpflicht, KMU-Portal: Rechnungsstellung, PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries: Switzerland. Spotted something out of date? Email us and we’ll fix it.
This page is a practical summary, not tax advice. Check with ESTV or an accountant if you’re unsure.
Questions about invoicing in Switzerland
Can’t find your answer? Email [email protected].
Is this Switzerland invoice generator really free?
Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit on invoices. The free PDF carries one small “Made with Invoice Passport” line at the bottom, which Pro removes. Invoices are created in your browser, and your details are saved on your own device, not on our servers.
What MWST (VAT) should I put on an invoice in Switzerland?
The tool offers these setups: MWST 8.1% (Normalsatz); MWST 2.6% (reduziert); MWST 3.8% (Beherbergung); Not VAT-registered (under CHF 100,000). Pick the one that fits and adjust any rate. You can also add extra lines, including withholding that is subtracted from the total. Rates last checked October 2026.
What must an invoice include in Switzerland?
Name and address of the supplier, with the UID number followed by “MWST” (for example CHE-123.456.789 MWST) if registered; Name and address of the customer (required for amounts from CHF 400); Date or period of the supply, if it differs from the invoice date; Exact description of the goods or service; Price, plus the VAT rate and VAT amount unless the price already includes VAT.
Can I invoice in USD, EUR or GBP from Switzerland?
Yes. The default is Swiss Franc (CHF), but you can pick any currency in the Document section. Amounts and dates are formatted the way your client expects.
How can clients pay me?
Add IBAN bank transfer, plus an optional online payment link (PayPal, Stripe, Wise) that prints as a QR code.