Requirements for Purchased Residence in Switzerland:

To be eligible for residence under this program, applicants must be at least 18 years old. Those seeking residence permits through the retirement scheme must be 55 years or older and demonstrate sufficient financial means. The application necessitates several identification documents, a clean criminal record, and a demonstration of good moral character.

Swiss residence permit holders enjoy the privilege of purchasing real estate properties, including apartment homes, without requiring prior approval from Swiss authorities. Furthermore, through lump sum taxation, investors are exempt from disclosing worldwide income and assets to Swiss authorities, a significant advantage compared to high-tax countries.

The lump-sum taxation amount is calculated based on five times the annual rental income or annual living expenses, whichever is higher. For instance, if an investor rents an apartment for CHF 10,000 a month, with total annual living expenses of CHF 200,000, the annual rent amounts to CHF 120,000. Multiplying this by five results in CHF 600,000, and at a 30% tax rate, the annual tax payable equals CHF 180,000.

However, it’s important to note that obtaining Swiss citizenship is a challenging endeavour. After 12-15 years of residency, one may apply for Swiss citizenship, but the final decision rests with the Swiss government.

Switzerland’s Robust Real Estate Market

Switzerland’s reputation for beauty, stability, and a favourable banking and tax system extends to its real estate market. Known for its steady growth over the last four decades, the Swiss property market enjoys the trust of investors.

At Sterling Migration, we offer comprehensive services for property acquisition in Switzerland, safeguarding confidentiality throughout the process.

Switzerland: Key Facts

Location:

Switzerland is situated in Western Europe, sharing borders with Germany, France, Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein.

Capital:

Though Switzerland lacks a formal capital city, Bern is often considered the capital.

Population:

Approximately 8 million.

Area:

41,285 square kilometers.

Currency:

Swiss Franc.

Official Languages:

German, French, Italian, and Romansh.

Switzerland’s flag, with its iconic white cross on a red background, can be rectangular or square-shaped and has remained unchanged since 1889.

Additional Insights About Switzerland

• Switzerland is a landlocked country devoid of a coastline.
• It ranks among the world’s wealthiest nations.
• Most of its population resides in the Swiss Plateau, a partially flat region nestled between the Alps and the Jura mountain ranges.
• Geneva and Zurich are international financial hubs.
• Switzerland’s neutrality kept it out of both World War I and World War II.
• The country boasts over 1,500 lakes, including Lake Geneva and Lake Constance.
• Monte Rosa (4,634 meters) and the Matterhorn (4,478 meters) are Switzerland’s tallest peaks.
• Switzerland is a UN member but not part of the European Union.
• The Red Cross originated in Switzerland, symbolized by a reversed Swiss flag (a red cross on a white background).
• The headquarters of Nestle is in Switzerland.
• Switzerland is a major watch exporter.
• Renowned tennis players Martina Hingis and Roger Federer hail from Switzerland.
• The country is famous for its cheese, including Emmental and Gruyere.
• Swiss residents consume more chocolate per capita than anyone else globally, reflecting the quality of Swiss chocolate.

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