Frequently Asked Questions – Moving to and Living in Switzerland

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Switzerland is a very attractive location to live and work for many non-Swiss nationals. It offers amazing scenery as well as a number of world-famous cities such as; Berne, Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich. It also offers an attractive tax regime for individuals as well as for companies, in the right circumstances.

We interview Thierry Groppi in our Dixcart office in Switzerland, on what it is like moving to Switzerland and living there. Thierry is the Business Development Manager in our Dixcart Office in Switzerland.

How long can individuals stay in Switzerland as a tourist?
I am often asked this question.

Non-Swiss nationals are allowed to stay in Switzerland as tourists, without registration, kenya mobile database for up to three months. After three months, if they are planning to stay in Switzerland, they must obtain a work and/or residence permit, and formally register with the Swiss authorities.

What is the situation regarding working in Switzerland?
There are three ways to be entitled to work in Switzerland:

Being hired by an existing Swiss company.
Forming a Swiss company and become a director or an employee of the company.
Investing in a Swiss company and become a director or an employee of the company.
When applying for Swiss work and/or residence permits, it is important to note that different regulations apply to EU and EFTA nationals compared to other nationals, so it is worth checking.