Moving to Switzerland
Taxes, health insurance, residence
Guides for this situation (14)
The guides below cover the topics that matter most at this stage.
Can Foreigners Buy Property in Switzerland? The Lex Koller Rules
Which permits allow a home purchase, what is restricted and where to check the rules.
🧾 Budget & EverydayCar or No Car? The True Cost of Mobility in Switzerland
Compare owning a car with public transport, car sharing and the GA travelcard.
💼 Salary & TaxChurch Tax in Switzerland: Who Pays and How to Leave
How church tax works, what it finances and the steps to leave a church.
💼 Salary & TaxHow Swiss Taxes Work: Federal, Cantonal and Municipal
Why where you live matters so much, which deductions are available and how the tax return works.
🛡️ Insurance & HealthHow to Switch Your Health Insurer: Steps, Deadlines and Pitfalls
The yearly process for changing basic insurance and what to do with supplementary cover.
💼 Salary & TaxMoving to Switzerland: Money Basics for Expats and Cross-Border Workers
Withholding tax, banking, insurance deadlines and what happens to your pensions when you move.
🏠 Mortgage & PropertyRenting in Switzerland: Deposit, Reference Rate and Your Rights
How much rent you can afford, what the deposit rules are and when you can ask for a rent reduction.
💱 Currency & EconomicsSalaries and the Cost of Living in Switzerland: Is the Gap Worth It?
How to compare a Swiss salary with a foreign one after prices, tax and insurance.
🛡️ Insurance & HealthSwiss Health Insurance: Choosing Your Franchise and Model
How the deductible, 10 % co-payment and managed-care models affect your yearly cost.
🛡️ Insurance & HealthSwiss Insurance Essentials: What You Need and What You Do Not
Mandatory insurance, the sensible extras and the policies that are often oversold.
💼 Salary & TaxTax at Source (Quellensteuer): Who Pays and When to Ask for a Correction
How tax at source works for foreigners, when ordinary assessment is mandatory and how to claim deductions.
💼 Salary & TaxTax Differences Between Swiss Cantons: What to Compare Before You Move
Income, wealth and property taxes vary widely. How to compare and what else matters.
🛡️ Insurance & HealthAccident Insurance (UVG) Explained: Who Is Covered and for What
Occupational and non-occupational accidents, daily allowances and what to do when you change jobs.
🛡️ Insurance & HealthLegal Protection and Travel Insurance: Are They Worth It?
What these optional policies cover, typical exclusions and who should consider them.
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