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Free Invoice Generator for Switzerland
Create and download a CHF invoice that follows common invoicing practice in Switzerland — in your language, with VAT (MWST) labels, local date format and A4 paper.
- Currency
- CHF (CHF)
- Tax rates
- VAT (MWST)
- Invoice date
- DD.MM.YYYY
- Paper size
- A4
Invoice builder
The preview updates as you type.
Currency: CHF (CHF)
Sequential numbering with full address details is standard practice.
Date format: DD.MM.YYYY
Suggestions appear as you type — you can also write your own.
Invoice content is not sent to a server to generate the PDF.
Your business
Customer
- Line item 1CHFLine totalCHF 0.00
Swiss listed prices normally include VAT; the invoice shows it separately.
Add as many rates as you need — different lines can carry different rates.
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What this tool does
This generator preconfigures Switzerland conventions: the CHF currency, the VAT (MWST) label, DD.MM.YYYY dates and A4 paper size. You enter your details and line items; it calculates subtotal, discounts, tax and the grand total, then renders a print-ready PDF entirely in your browser.
Currency: CHF (CHF)
Amounts use de-CH grouping and decimal rules and are rounded to 2 decimal places, as used by CHF.
Tax terminology: VAT (MWST)
Invoices are labelled with the terminology Switzerland businesses expect. Presets are provided as a starting point and are not tax advice.
Swiss listed prices normally include VAT; the invoice shows it separately.
Invoice numbering
Default numbering pattern: RE-2026-0042. Sequential numbering with full address details is standard practice.
Payment practice
Common payment terms used in Switzerland: Due on receipt, 10 days, 30 days, 30 days net. Always state a due date, and ask customers to quote the invoice number as the payment reference.
What a Switzerland invoice usually includes
- Seller name and full address
- Customer name and address
- Invoice date and number
- Description and price
- VAT rate and amount
- Total in CHF
Designed for common invoicing practices in Switzerland. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.
Invoicing notes for Switzerland
Practical points to check before you send the invoice.
Currency and decimals
Invoices are issued in CHF, commonly with two decimals; Rappen are shown as the minor unit.
Multilingual customers
German, French and Italian speaking customers each expect their own language on formal documents.
Example invoice
A worked example using the VAT (MWST) label and CHF amounts. Open the builder to edit any field.
Northwind Studio
Bristol · CH
Invoice
- Invoice number
- RE-2026-0042
- Issue date
- 2026-04-01
- Due date
- 2026-05-01
From
Northwind Studio
Amelia Hart
18 Harbour Lane
Bristol BS1 4RN
Switzerland
VAT number (MWST-Nummer): GB123456789
+44 117 496 0101
Bill to
Lumen Retail GmbH
Jonas Weber
Hauptstraße 24
Berlin 10115
| # | Description | Code | Qty | Unit price | Discount | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brand identity design — discovery, concepts and final artworkproject · 1 | DSG-01 | 1 | CHF 1’800.00 | — | VAT (MWST) 8.1% | CHF 1’800.00 |
| 2 | Website design — homepage and four inner pagespage · 5 | WEB-04 | 5 | CHF 320.00 | 10% | VAT (MWST) 8.1% | CHF 1’440.00 |
| 3 | Monthly retainer — content updates and supportmonth · 2 | RET-M | 2 | CHF 450.00 | — | VAT (MWST) 8.1% | CHF 900.00 |
- Subtotal
- CHF 4’300.00
- Line discounts
- −CHF 160.00
- Amount excluding tax
- CHF 3’829.78
- VAT (MWST) (8.1%)
- CHF 310.22
Grand totalCHF 4’140.00
Tax CHF 310.22 included
- Payment terms
- 30 days net
- VAT number (MWST-Nummer)
- GB123456789
- Issue date
- 01.04.2026
Payment details
Payment reference: invoice RE-2026-0042 · 30 days net
Notes
Thank you for your business. Please quote the invoice number with your payment.
Terms & conditions
Payment due within 30 days. Late payments may attract statutory interest.
Authorised signature
Northwind Studio
northwind.example · [email protected] · +44 117 496 0101Invoice RE-2026-0042
Thank you for your business.
FAQ: invoicing in Switzerland
Is this invoice generator free for businesses in Switzerland?
Yes — free, unlimited and without an account. CHF formatting, VAT (MWST) labels and DD.MM.YYYY dates are preconfigured for Switzerland.
Does the PDF use the right paper size?
Yes, A4 is preselected for Switzerland, and you can switch between A4 and Letter at any time.
Are the tax presets accurate?
Presets are informational starting points. Tax obligations depend on your situation — verify current rates with a qualified professional before issuing a tax invoice.
Can I save and reuse an invoice?
Yes. Save a draft in this browser, duplicate it next month, or export and re-import the invoice as JSON.
Is my customer's data uploaded?
No. Everything is calculated and rendered in your browser; nothing is sent to a server to build the PDF.
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Designed for common invoicing practices in Switzerland. Requirements may vary by business, transaction type and jurisdiction. Please verify local requirements with a qualified professional.