Do freelancers have to pay Value Added Tax (VAT)?
Whether you need pay Value Added Tax (VAT) depends on the country you live in. Even if you have clients, family members or a bank account in another country, you must pay VAT as follows based on your country of residence: If you reside in Switzerland, you must pay 7.6 %VAT on your project fee(s) if your income exceeds CHF 76,000.00. You can obtain a VAT number from your local tax authorities. If you reside outside Switzerland you will not be charged VAT for any transactions initiated or carried out via FairTradeNet. But if you work for a client from your country, you may have to add VAT.
