Population

8,570,146 (2019)

Official language

German, French, Italian, Romansh

Currency

CHF Fr. - Swiss Franc

Capital

Bern

Time Zone

UTC+1 (CET); Summer UTC+2 (CEST)

Dialling Code

+41

Area (sq. miles)

15,940

GDP

$584 bn (PPP)

Important Ministries

Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research 

VAT on Books

2.5% for books and 8% on eBooks 

Fixed Book Price Systems

No

Trade Associations

Swiss Booksellers and Publishers Association (Schweizer Buchhändler– und Verleger-Verband or SBVV)
Swiss Association of Broadcasters, Publishers and Booksellers (Association Suisse des DiffuseurEditeurs et Libraires or ASDEL) 

Annual Book Fairs

Geneva Book Fair is held over 5 days in May. 

Translations Programmes

Pro Helvetia supports the creation of literary works, the dissemination of Swiss literature abroad, and cultural exchange within Switzerland as well as audience outreach of Swiss literature. 

Useful Contacts

British Council

Tel: +41 (0)31 301 49 35  

Department for International Trade

Email: info.berne@fco.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: +41 (0)31 359 7700

Isabell HoferExperience EconomyBerne
Email: isabell.hofer@fco.gov.uk  

Booksellers

Directory of Swiss Booksellers (SBVV)

Publishers

Directory of Swiss Publishers (SBVV)