What does “Frist” mean?

Deadline.

What to do

Deadlines set by law can’t be extended. If the office set the deadline, you can ask for more time (Fristerstreckung) before it ends.

You may see it in letters from

• Kantonales Steueramt / Steuerverwaltung — Cantonal tax office

“Frist” is a German word used in official letters in Switzerland. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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