Serafe Fees 2025 – Key Information for Households in Switzerland

Serafe AG is the official collection agency for the radio and television fee in Switzerland. It has been responsible for billing all households since 1 January 2019, replacing the former Billag AG. The fee is levied annually and supports public broadcasting (SRG SSR) as well as licensed private media providers. The legal basis stems from Article 69b of the Swiss Constitution, the Federal Act on Radio and Television (RTVG), and implementing regulations via BAKOM.

The annual fee remains unchanged in 2025:

Companies with annual revenue above CHF 500,000 are also subject to a scaled corporate media fee. Details are available at: https://www.serafe.ch/unternehmen/

Invoices are sent annually in January. No registration is required – household information is transferred automatically from the municipal resident registers. The standard payment deadline is 30 days from receipt.

Source: https://www.serafe.ch/privatpersonen/

Yes. The fee is mandatory under Swiss law and applies to all private households, regardless of whether they own or use radio/TV devices. Exemptions apply only to specific categories, such as recipients of supplementary benefits (EL) or individuals with diplomatic status.

See the official information leaflet (PDF): BAKOM FAQ

No. The Serafe fee is not considered a tax-deductible expense for individuals. Self-employed persons and companies may deduct relevant corporate fees in certain cases, but not the private household fee.

According to Watson.ch, more than 110,000 debt enforcement actions were initiated in 2024 due to non-payment of Serafe invoices – an all-time high.

20 Minuten and Blick confirm this increase compared to previous years.

According to Inside Paradeplatz (April 2025), Serafe AG manages assets exceeding CHF 1 billion. The company operates with a lean structure of around 38 full-time employees, using automation and centralized billing. Operational costs are minimal compared to revenues collected on behalf of the Confederation.

Official Serafe Website: https://www.serafe.ch
Swiss Federal Office of Communications (BAKOM): https://www.bakom.admin.ch
Legal FAQ PDF (EN): Download Leaflet

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