Switzerland
Lump Sum Tax Program
Switzerland
Lump Sum Tax Program
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Advantage
- Reside and Study: Right to live and study in Switzerland.
- Dependents Included:
- Spouse
- Dependent children under 18 years of age
- High Standard of Living: Access to one of the world’s highest standards of living.
- Quality Healthcare and Education: Enjoy world-class healthcare and education system.
- Path to Permanent Residence and Citizenship: Eligibility for Swiss permanent residency and citizenship after meeting certain requirements, including language skills and physical presence in the country.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Proof of a clean criminal record.
- Residence requirements of at least 6 months per year in the canton selected for the program.
- Commit to paying the minimum lump sum tax amount in the canton selected for the program.
Process
- Due Diligence – Applicants must go through a due diligence process prior to onboarding.
- Selecting the canton for residence: Applicants work with representatives in Switzerland to determine the canton they will reside and pay taxes in (rates generally range from 22-45% and amounts are based on annual living expenses. Each Swiss canton has a different tax rate and most (not all) participate in the lump sum taxation program.
- Document Collection – Documents are collected for submission and negotiation with the local government authorities in Switzerland for tax determination.
- Tax Ruling – The tax authorities make a ruling on the tax negotiation.
- Visa Application: Submit a visa application, including all necessary documents and proof of eligibility for main applicant and dependents for the visa.
