Whether the radio and television reception fee is subject to VAT.
No. The fee is a sovereign levy used to finance broadcasting and does not constitute consideration for a taxable supply by the Confederation or Billag.
There is no direct exchange relationship between the fee payer and the programme broadcasters, and neither the Confederation nor Billag provides a marketable service in return. The reception freedom guaranteed by law means no state right is granted for which the fee could be consideration.