eCH-PDF Generators for Swiss Tax Receipts

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Wolfgang Millat
Wolfgang Millat
Mitgründer, CEO, datalevel AG · Birmensdorf Zh
Last checked: August 12, 2026
Key takeaways
Swiss eCH-PDF Generator: standards-compliant tax receipts from your core system. The modular software component for eCH-Generator applications covers eCH-0196, eCH-0248 and eCH-0275 and is designed as a drop-in module for REST and batch interfaces. The subscription model starts at CHF 200 per month; a free trial is available on request.

The problem at the customer

Current eCH tax receipt types are still sometimes issued as free-form PDFs: tax statements, pension contributions certificates (2nd pillar / 3a) and health insurance tax certificates. Building and maintaining a generator for each eCH standard is a continuous effort. Schema updates, securities enrichment, barcode validation (eCH-0270) and regression tests for each tax year are part of ongoing operations.

The datalevel solution

The solution is a modular drop-in module for the datalevel PDF generator. It produces valid tax receipts with page and embedded 2D barcode and is versioned against the current eCH schema version. This keeps operations aligned with new requirements without rebuilding every standard change internally.

  • REST API for individual documents
  • Batch interface for mass processing from the source system
  • Multi-tenant with role and audit logging

Three modules, one engine — combinable depending on the business field. This makes implementation feasible for both individual documents and larger volumes in existing system landscapes.

The three standards at a glance

StandardDesignationVersionTarget groupStatus
eCH-0196Tax deduction statement2.2.0Banks, brokers, asset managersProduction-ready · supported by all 26 cantons
eCH-0248Certificate of pension contributions 2nd pillar / 3a2.0.0Banks, pension funds, life insurers, fintechsNew 2026 · Early Adopter with pilot start in 2027
eCH-0275Health insurance tax certificate1.0.0Health insurers, supplementary insurers, Health-Tech platformsNew 2027 · Early Adopter
eCH standards and target groups

All three modules use 2D barcode encoding according to eCH-0270 and are interoperable with cantonal tax systems.

What is included in the offer?

  • Maintenance and updates against each new schema version of the standards
  • Validation and barcode engine (eCH-0270)
  • REST and batch endpoints
  • Tenant management and audit logs
  • Documentation and onboarding

Prices per module and per tenant

ModuleMonthlyYearlyStatus
eCH-0196 E‑Tax deductionCHF 500CHF 5,000Production
eCH-0248 2nd pillar / 3aCHF 200CHF 2,000New 2027
eCH-0275 Health insurersCHF 200CHF 2,000New 2028
Prices of the eCH modules
  • Bundle discount when signing multiple modules (freely combinable)
  • First tenant/module at standard price, additional tenants CHF 200 per month per module

Support plans

PlanPrice / MonthPrice / YearCoverageFirst ResponseChannelsHourly rate
BronzeCHF 300CHF 3'000Mon–Fri, business hoursBest-effortEmailStandard per skill level
SilverCHF 500CHF 5'000Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 CET2 business daysEmail, Teams−5%
GoldCHF 1'000CHF 10'000Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 + agreed weekend window1 business dayEmail, Phone, Teams−15%
Support options

Hourly rates L1–L4 range from CHF 120–300 per hour, with Silver minus 5 percent and Gold minus 15 percent. All prices are in CHF excluding VAT.

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