Switzerland — services for living and doing business

Stability, high incomes and lump-sum taxation

Population:: ~8.8m
Capital:: Bern
Currency:: Swiss franc (CHF)
Time zone:: UTC+1/+2
Passport by naturalisation:: from 10 years
Entry:: Schengen, 90 days in 180
Languages:: German, French, Italian

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Switzerland on the map

Services in Switzerland

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Immigration in Switzerland

Short-term residence permit L for EU/EFTA nationals (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung L EU/EFTA) · Annual residence permit B for EU/EFTA nationals (Aufenthaltsbewilligung B EU/EFTA) · Settlement permit C — permanent residence (Niederlassungsbewilligung C EU/EFTA)

Upon consultation

Business in Switzerland

Company and sole-trader registration, liquidation, accounting and tax.

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Finance in Switzerland

Crypto exchange · Cards issued abroad

Upon consultation

Legal services in Switzerland

Documents and apostilles, licences, trademarks, legal consultations.

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Life and travel in Switzerland

SIM cards for travel · Health insurance · Short-term stays and 2 more

Upon consultation

Healthcare in Switzerland

Health insurance

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Property in Switzerland

Buying · Selling · Long-term rental and 1 more

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Education in Switzerland

School and university admission, student visas and diploma recognition.

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About the country

Switzerland is shorthand for stability and a high standard of living: a strong economy, dependable banks, tax treaties and, in several cantons, lump-sum taxation for wealthy residents. Residence for non-EU citizens comes through work, business or financial independence; the requirements are strict and quotas apply.

Worth knowing

!Very high living costs
!Strict residence requirements, quotas for non-EU citizens
!Complex bureaucracy (it differs by canton)

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Switzerland: scores by area

8.0/ 10 — average scorecompare with all →

An expert estimate to get you oriented — we'll go through the details on the consultation.

Taxes (how favourable)7/10

Cost of living1/10

Safety9/10

Passport strength10/10

Infrastructure10/10

Business prospects8/10

Investment appeal8/10

Healthcare10/10

Environment9/10

Common questions

How can I move to Switzerland?

The catalogue covers these routes: short-term residence permit L for EU/EFTA nationals (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung L EU/EFTA), annual residence permit B for EU/EFTA nationals (Aufenthaltsbewilligung B EU/EFTA), settlement permit C — permanent residence (Niederlassungsbewilligung C EU/EFTA). The reference section describes 10 relocation programmes in total, with official conditions and links to government sources. Which route fits depends on whether you have a job, a business, property or relatives in the country - we'll go through it on a free consultation and pick the one that works.

After how many years can I get citizenship by naturalisation in Switzerland?

The standard naturalisation route in Switzerland takes from 10 years of legal residence (residence permit → permanent residence → passport). This is a 2026 guide - the exact term depends on the route, and we'll confirm it on a consultation.

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