Formal requirements:
Residency through lump sum taxation
In order to obtain a residence permit through lump sum taxation, the following requirements must be met:
General requirements:
Non-EU/EFTA-National
Valid passport
Be within the age range of 18 to 55
Impeccable Legal Record
Adequate health insurance coverage
Financial Stability
Residential Property in Switzerland (lease or possess)
Specific requirements:
No employment
Agreement to pay a predetermined minimal annual tax (CHF 250,000 to CHF 1,000,000), exact amount depending on the specific canton
Residency by investment
In order to obtain a residence permit by investment, the following requirements must be met:
General requirements:
Non-EU/EFTA-National
Valid passport
Be within the age range of 18 to 55
Impeccable Legal Record
Adequate health insurance coverage
Financial Stability
Residential Property in Switzerland (lease or possess)
Specific requirements:
Minimum investment of CHF 1,000,000 (form a new company or investing in a existing Swiss company)
The investment must create jobs or add value to the Swiss economy
Citizenship
In order to obtain citizenship, a residence period of 10 years is required in addition to other requirements.
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Contact information
Name: Nicole Breitenmoser
Firm: Peyer Partner Rechtsanwälte, Switzerland
Email address: n.breitenmoser@peyerpartner.ch
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