Swiss Tax Authorities Confirm that Bitcoin is VAT-free in Switzerland

Swiss Tax Authorities Confirm that Bitcoin is VAT-free in Switzerland

Bitcoin Association Switzerland reports that, according to the Swiss Federal Tax Administration, no VAT applies to bitcoin in Switzerland. The transfer of bitcoin doesn't constitute delivery of goods or services, and therefore it's not subject to VAT."This is the most reasonable way to classify bitcoins in the context of VAT, and we are fortunate that....


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