A brief guide to eGovernment Switzerland
eGovernment Switzerland is the organisation of the Confederation, the cantons and the communes for the expansion of electronic government services.
Electronic voting
In autumn 2018, the canton of Vaud will introduce the electronic ballot box.
National eGovernment Study 2017
UN eGovernment Survey 2018
Switzerland ranks among the top 15 in eGovernment development worldwide. This is confirmed by the latest edition of the United Nations eGovernment study.
Annual report 2017
Innovations 2018/2019
Switzerland signs European declaration on eGovernment
Strategic plan 2017 - 2019
The Value of Swiss eGovernment Cooperation
State Secretary Marie-Gabrielle Ineichen-Fleisch explains her support for eGovernment Switzerland.
Open Data Portal
Opendata.swiss is the national OGD portal on which the Confederation, cantons, municipalities and other public-sector organisations can publish their data.
Electronic reporting of VAT
Companies subject to VAT should be given the option of submitting their regular VAT returns entirely electronically. The administrative burden for companies will be reduced significantly as a result.
Linked Data Service
How does the linked data service (LINDAS) work? The following short film explains it.
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«Digital Switzerland» Strategy
Switzerland should consistently exploit the opportunities of digitisation in all areas of life. This is the focus of the Federal Council's «Digital Switzerland» Strategy which was adopted in April 2016.
Business identification number (UID): Introduction status
The UID has been introduced in the administration's large company registers. The commercial register and VAT register have been using the UID since 2014.
OECD eLeader's meeting 2013 in Berne
ch.ch
The portal ch.ch is part of eGovernment Switzerland. The Federal Chancellery is developping ch.ch.
