Amount of reception fees

For private individuals, until the end of March 2015 the monthly fee is CHF 14.10 (incl. VAT) for radio reception and CHF 24.45 (incl. VAT) for television reception. From April 2015, the monthly fee is CHF 13.75 (VAT exempt) for radio reception and CHF 23.85 (VAT exempt) for television reception.

Amount of the reception fee

The reception fees are laid down by the Federal Council and are as follows (*value-added tax exempt):

Type of reception CHF/ month* CHF/ quarter* CHF/ year*
Radio reception, private 13.75 41.25 165.00
Radio reception, professional 18.20 54.60 218.40
Radio reception, commercial I 18.20 54.60 218.40
Radio reception, commercial II 30.30 90.95 363.85
Radio reception, commercial III 41.85 125.60 502.30
Television reception, private 23.85 71.50 286.10
Television reception, professional 31.60 94.75 379.10
Television reception, commercial I 31.60 94.75 379.10
Television reception, commercial II 52.65 157.9 631.55
Television reception, commercial III 72.65 218.00 871.90
*In accordance with the Federal Court ruling from 13 April 2015, rounded amounts in accordance with commercial practice.

Further information

Radio and television reception fees: Revenue 1998 - 2018
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