Switzerland's Small Gift Rule just changed: from 2026, gifts in kind to an employee stay exempt from AHV contributions and off the salary certificate up to a total of CHF 600 per calendar year. Because that's now an annual aggregate rather than a per-occasion allowance, it pays to plan across the whole year rather than maxing out a single gift. Below are 20 branded merchandise ideas spanning apparel, drinkware, tech, bags, and stationery, at a range of price points, so you can build a gifting programme that comfortably fits inside the CHF 600 ceiling.
What makes a good gift within the CHF 600 limit?
Since the CHF 600 allowance now has to stretch across every occasion in the year, it's worth choosing items that earn their place rather than a single expensive one-off. A few things to look for:
- Everyday usefulness: something they'll actually reach for, at their desk, on the commute, or at the gym.
- Quality that reflects your brand: a well-made bottle or backpack says more about your company than a cheap giveaway.
- Room to spread gifts across the year: mix a couple of mid-price pieces with smaller extras rather than spending the whole CHF 600 in one go.
- Always goods, never cash: the exemption only covers gifts in kind, so keep vouchers restricted to non-cash-convertible options.
1. Hoodie – The Rex: the flagship piece
A heavyweight 280 gsm organic cotton hoodie that employees actually wear, and one of the most popular gifting items in the catalogue.
- Material: 90% organic cotton, 10% polyester.
- Branding: embroidery, print, or patches.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF40.09/unit.
2. Bodywarmer – The Logan: the layering piece
A warm, quilted layering piece for the cooler months, the kind of gift that gets worn on the commute all winter long.
- Material: quilted recycled polyester shell with a fleece lining.
- Branding: embroidered logo on the chest.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from CHF37.66/unit.
View the Bodywarmer – The Logan →
3. T-shirt – The Axel: the easy everyday yes
A soft, well-cut tee is the easiest yes in any gifting basket, and a natural pairing with a bigger-ticket item elsewhere on this list.
- Material: combed cotton jersey.
- Branding: screen print or embroidered logo.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF18.68/unit.
4. RollTop Backpack: the everyday bag
A water-resistant backpack with a laptop compartment that quickly becomes someone's everyday bag.
- Material: GRS-certified recycled PU, water-resistant.
- Branding: print or embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from CHF24.57/unit.
5. Noise-Cancelling Headphones: the premium pick
The highest-value single pick on this list, and still leaves room for a couple of smaller gifts later in the year.
- Material: recycled ABS, ANC + ENC, foldable.
- Branding: digital print or doming.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF24.46/unit.
6. Bamboo Tea Bottle: the natural choice
A bamboo exterior over a durable stainless steel interior, a warmer-looking alternative to an all-metal bottle.
- Material: stainless steel, bamboo.
- Branding: laser engraving or print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF18.70/unit.
7. Wireless Powerbank: useful everyday tech
A magnetic wireless powerbank in recycled ABS plastic, genuinely useful for any commute or business trip.
- Material: recycled ABS plastic.
- Branding: pad print or digital print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF18.39/unit.
8. Wireless Mini Speaker: a bit of fun
A compact speaker for the desk, kitchen, or garden brings a bit of fun to the gifting mix and works well as a standalone gift.
- Material: recycled ABS housing with a built-in rechargeable battery.
- Branding: laser engraving or pad print on the base.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF10.34/unit.
View the Wireless Mini Speaker →
9. Recycled Steel Bottle: everyday hydration
Vacuum insulation in recycled stainless steel, a gift that gets used and seen every day.
- Material: recycled stainless steel.
- Branding: laser engraving or print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF11.00/unit.
View the Recycled Steel Bottle →
10. Stainless Steel Bottle: reliable and budget-friendly
A reliable, everyday bottle at a lower price point, useful if you're spreading the CHF 600 allowance across several smaller gifts.
- Material: double-wall vacuum-insulated stainless steel.
- Branding: laser engraving or single-colour print.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF9.57/unit.
View the Stainless Steel Bottle →
11. Baseball Cap: the everyday accessory
An affordable, highly visible accessory that works all year round and stacks easily with other small gifts.
- Material: 100% cotton.
- Branding: embroidery.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF8.34/unit.
12. Espresso Mug: the desk essential
A proper espresso cup for the coffee obsessives on the team, a small gift that still gets used daily.
- Material: ceramic.
- Branding: debossed or printed logo.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from CHF8.44/unit.
13. Americano Mug: the everyday brew
A branded mug for the desk or the kitchen at home is a small, low-cost gift that still gets used daily, ideal alongside larger gifts.
- Material: ceramic, dishwasher and microwave safe.
- Branding: full-colour print or logo decal.
- Order: MOQ 108 · from CHF4.04/unit.
14. Premium Tote Bag: the lightweight carry
A heavyweight cotton tote with a premium feel, everyday enough to actually get used.
- Material: 270gsm cotton.
- Branding: print or custom straps.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF6.44/unit.
15. Canvas Travel Pouch: a neat little extra
A neat little pouch for cables, toiletries, or loose bits in a bag, useful enough to earn a permanent spot in their travel kit.
- Material: cotton canvas with a water-resistant lining.
- Branding: printed or embroidered logo.
- Order: MOQ 25 · from CHF8.30/unit.
View the Canvas Travel Pouch →
16. Knitted Scarf: the cosy extra
A high perceived-value item for a winter or year-end gift, priced well inside a single occasion's share of the annual limit.
- Material: 80% viscose, 20% polyester.
- Branding: woven label.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF7.66/unit.
17. Leather Luggage Tag: the personal touch
A small personal touch: a leather luggage tag suits frequent travellers and makes a thoughtful individual add-on to any of the gifts above.
- Material: genuine or vegan leather.
- Branding: debossed logo or initials.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF7.64/unit.
View the Leather Luggage Tag →
18. A5 Premium Notebook: for the note-takers
A step up from the standard notebook, this is a small but thoughtful gift for anyone who still likes to write things down.
- Material: PU cover with recycled paper pages.
- Branding: debossed logo on the cover.
- Order: MOQ 50 · from CHF6.97/unit.
View the A5 Premium Notebook →
19. A5 Notebook: FSC-certified paper
An A5 hardcover with elastic closure and ribbon marker, practical with a traceable material story, and one of the lowest-cost items on this list.
- Material: FSC-certified paper, PU cover.
- Branding: debossing or print on the cover.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF4.58/unit.
20. Sports Socks: the safe favourite
Sunday's most-ordered item, a small, unexpected gift that always lands well, and closes out this list on a low-cost, crowd-pleasing note.
- Material: 80% cotton, 17% polyamide, 3% elastane.
- Branding: knitted-in logo zones.
- Order: MOQ 100 · from CHF4.00/unit.
This guide is part of our complete country-by-country series. See Employee Gift Tax Rules by Country: The Complete 2026 Guide for all 43 countries.
Get the tax rules right first
Want to understand the tax rules first? Read our article on Switzerland's new CHF 600 annual limit, covering the shift from the old per-occasion allowance, the cash exclusion, and how client gifts are treated differently.
Ready to build your own gifting programme? Browse the full Sunday catalogue to mix and match products, add your logo, and get a quote for your team.
