With the changeover to Passar for imports, the current CSP accounts will be replaced from 2026 onwards. In the future, the business partner ID (BP ID) will be used as the identification number.
BP ID to replace the CSP account
One-off registration as an FOCBS business partner in the federal ePortal is a prerequisite in order to use FOCBS digital services. The business partner ID (BP ID) will replace the current CSP accounts in commercial goods traffic.
The FOCBS recommends that users of documents (assessment decisions, invoices) register in good time in ePortal with the "Downloading of documents in the movement of goods" business partner role.
Registration in the federal ePortal
Please note the following:
- Automated migration of CSP accounts to the BP ID is not possible. Companies have to register in ePortal themselves. The FOCBS is examining whether direct debits/eBills already set up on CSP accounts can be transferred to the BP ID without a new request having to be submitted.
- Only one BP ID can be registered per UID or BER ID. As an additional differentiating feature to reflect their internal organisation, companies can use a free text field if need be when declaring goods. The text entered there will then appear on the decision. The company is responsible for the data entered and the FOCBS will not check its plausibility.
Parallel operation of e-dec/Passar
The move from the CSP number to the BP ID is linked to the changeover from e-dec Import to Passar import. Companies switch from e-dec to Passar at a time of their choice during the agreed transition phase (see Passar 2.0 roadmap).
During the transition phase, goods imported into Switzerland are declared using either e-dec Import or Passar import. In this respect, the following applies: old system/old rules (e-dec) – new system/new rules (Passar):
- Imports in the old e-dec system will continue to work as before until e-dec is completely discontinued (CSP account and document retrieval via the established channels).
- Imports in the new Passar system are no longer linked to a CSP account, but rather to a business partner ID (BP ID). This also applies to document retrieval.
More detailed information on the replacement of CSP accounts will follow with the launch of Passar 2.0.
Obtaining documents with Passar
In the future, individual decisions will be bundled under the term "summary". Due to the different payment timeframes, there will be two summaries or invoices: an invoice for VAT (payable within 60 days) and an invoice for other levies such as customs duties (payable within 5 days). These summaries will be shown on all invoices for traceability purposes.
The documents can be obtained in the Chartera Output application (ePortal) or automatically via a B2B interface. PDF invoices will no longer be sent.
Obtaining documents from Passar
Surety and debtor status
With the introduction of the so-called debtor status, it will be possible to dispense with the general requirement to post surety. In the future, payment risk will be mitigated with targeted and risk-based instruments, e.g. with receivables-related surety or immediate payment. The complete blocking of a business partner, as was previously the case with the CSP, is no longer envisaged.
More detailed information will follow with the launch of Passar 2.0.
