Liechtenstein VAT rate 2026: 8.1% standard rate

By Remco from Avatcado

Liechtenstein applies Swiss VAT law by treaty, so its rates are identical to Switzerland's: an 8.1 percent standard rate, with 3.8 and 2.6 percent rates below it. The 3.8 percent rate is, just as in Switzerland, legally the Sondersatz (special rate) reserved for lodging and accommodation, distinct from the ordinary 2.6 percent reduced rate for food and medicine, even though the VAT itself is collected domestically by the Liechtenstein Steuerverwaltung.

Liechtenstein VAT rates

RateTypeApplies to
8.1%StandardDefault rate for most goods and services, identical to Switzerland's rate under the 1923 customs union treaty.
3.8%ReducedLodging and accommodation services only, legally the Sondersatz (special rate) under the shared Swiss VAT law, distinct from the ordinary 2.6 percent reduced rate.
2.6%ReducedFood, medicines and drugs, newspapers, magazines, and books.

Rates served live from the Avatcado API, last updated March 26, 2026.

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curl "https://api.avatcado.com/v1/rates/LI" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer avat_live_your_api_key"
{
  "data": {
    "country_code": "LI",
    "country_name": "Liechtenstein",
    "currency": "CHF",
    "standard_rate": 8.1,
    "other_rates": [
      {
        "rate": 3.8,
        "type": "reduced"
      },
      {
        "rate": 2.6,
        "type": "reduced"
      }
    ],
    "updated_at": "2026-08-13T00:00:00.000Z"
  },
  "meta": {
    "request_id": "req_..."
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

Does Liechtenstein set its own VAT rates?

No. Under a 1923 customs union treaty, Liechtenstein applies Swiss VAT law in full, so its rates, including the 3.8 percent special Sondersatz rate for accommodation, mirror Switzerland's exactly, even though VAT collection is administered separately by the Liechtenstein Steuerverwaltung.

What is the VAT registration threshold in Liechtenstein?

CHF 100,000 of annual taxable turnover, the same threshold Switzerland applies, since Liechtenstein and Switzerland share a single VAT territory under their customs union treaty.

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