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Switzerland Lump-Sum Taxation Residency
Swiss residency through a negotiated annual tax agreement
Non-EU nationals can obtain Swiss residency by agreeing a lump-sum (forfait fiscal) tax with a cantonal authority, typically CHF 250,000 to CHF 1,000,000 per year, instead of being taxed on worldwide income and wealth.
Timeline
4–8 months
Visa-free access
Residency, no passport
Residence required
Switzerland must be your primary residence
Family included
Spouse and dependent children
Investment routes
Ways to qualify
Cantonal lump-sum tax agreement
$280k
Annual lump-sum tax negotiated with the canton, based on seven times the annual rental value of your Swiss home, subject to cantonal minimums.
Why it works
Program highlights
- Predictable, negotiated annual tax liability
- Exceptional stability, banking, healthcare and schooling
- Schengen residency
- Citizenship possible after ten years of residence
Tax position
Lump-sum tax replaces income and wealth tax; no gainful employment in Switzerland permitted
Do you qualify
Eligibility requirements
- Aged 18 or over, first-time Swiss tax resident (or absent 10+ years)
- No gainful employment in Switzerland
- Negotiated agreement with the chosen canton
- Adequate health insurance and Swiss accommodation
Questions
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