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Requirements for Non-EU/EFTA nationals (under cantonal lump sum taxation for retirees)
- Applicant must have an annual revenue of at least CHF 600,000 depending on the canton of choice.
- Applicant must not have a work in Switzerland under this program.
- First time residence in Switzerland and foreigner shouldn’t have resided in Switzerland for the last 10 years.
- Requirement of rented or purchased residence in Switzerland.
- Must be above 55 years of age and prove adequate financial means.
- Persons applying for this program need to produce long list of identification documents, besides having clean criminal record and good moral character.
NOTE: The annual tax is based on the applicant’s expenditure (usually computed five times of annual rent)
Requirements for Non-EU/EFTA nationals (Investors/Swiss company formation)
- Minimum investment of CHF 1,000,000.00 turnover of the company
- Applicant must not have a work in Switzerland under this program.
- First time residence in Switzerland and foreigner shouldn’t have resided in Switzerland for the last 10 years.
- Persons who apply for this program should be above 18 years of age.
- Persons applying for this program need to produce long list of identification documents, besides having clean criminal record and good moral character.
Requirements for citizens of the EU/EFTA without a work permit
- Applicant must have a sufficient fund.
- Applicant must not have any occupation in Switzerland.
- Proof of health insurance coverage
Benefits
- Open access to employment, conditions of employment and working conditions
- Being able to set up your own company
- Being able to buy real estate property without restrictions and need for approval
- Being able to live anywhere in Switzerland
- Access to welfare benefits and social assistance
- Being eligible for Swiss citizenship
- Swiss passport is ranked 6th in the world passport rankings with visa free travel to 172 countries in the world for Swiss Citizens.
General information and advantages
- Switzerland is one of the most developed countries in the world, with the highest nominal wealth per adult
- It has the eighth-highest per capita gross domestic product according to the International Monetary Fund.
- Switzerland ranks at or near the top globally in several metrics of national performance, including government transparency, civil liberties, quality of life, economic competitiveness, and human development.
- Zürich and Geneva have each been ranked among the top cities in the world in terms of quality of life, with the former ranked second globally, according to Mercer.
- It is home to numerous international organizations, including the second largest UN office.
- It is a founding member of European Free Trade Association (EFTA).
- An active member of the United Nations and other international organizations, but retains a strong commitment to neutrality.
- It is a safe haven for investors, because it has maintained a degree of bank secrecy and has kept up the Franc’s long-term external value.
Residency Requirements for Non-EU/EFTA citizens residing in Switzerland
- At least 10 years continuous stay
Eligibility:
- Citizens of EU and EFTA with a work permit
- Citizens of EU and EFTA without a work permit
- Non-EU/EFTA citizens residing in Switzerland
- Non-EU/EFTA nationals (under cantonal lump sum taxation for retirees)
- Non-EU/EFTA nationals (Investors/Swiss company formation)
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