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Switzerland implemented a mandatory B2G e-invoicing regime for suppliers to the federal administration. Since 1 January 2016, all suppliers issuing invoices of CHF 5,000 or more to federal bodies must transmit them in a structured electronic format.
Invoices must be submitted via one of the two certified service providers or through an approved interconnect. These intermediaries are responsible for delivering invoices to the federal finance administration (EFV). Supported formats include UBL 2.1 and UN/CEFACT CII, aligned to the eCH-0069/swissDIGIN content standard.
Cantons and municipalities may introduce their own e-invoicing measures, but outside the federal level adoption remains voluntary and decentralised.
| Mandate Status | Mandatory |
| Model Type | Interoperability / Post-Audit |
| Government Entity | Federal Finance Administration (EFV) |
| Formats | UBL 2.1, CII (Cross Industry Invoice) |
| Infrastructure / Platform | Invoices routed via two certified service providers or an approved interconnect to the EFV central receiving platform |
| E-signature Required | No |
| Key Deadlines | 1 January 2016: Mandatory B2G e-invoicing begins for contracts ≥ CHF 5,000 |
| AR Mandatory | Yes. Suppliers to the federal administration must send e-invoices for contracts ≥ CHF 5,000. |
| AP Mandatory | Yes. All federal entities must be able to receive e-invoices. |
| Peppol Available | Yes |
| Domestic Transactions | Mandatory for suppliers to the Federal Administration (goods and services) |
| Cross-border Transactions | Applies equally to international suppliers invoicing the Federal Administration. |
| Archiving Period | 10 years |
| Archiving Abroad | Yes, provided records remain accessible to Swiss authorities on request. |
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