Services for individuals

Residence permits in Switzerland

Our mission is to guide you through the administrative and tax procedures involved in moving to Switzerland.
We help you understand the different residence permit options and how the lump-sum taxation system works, so that your arrival is clear, optimised and compliant with local requirements.

Residence permits & lump-sum taxationi

Settle with confidence and enjoy a tailored tax regime

Moving to Switzerland means choosing a country that offers stability, quality of life and financial security.
At Fiduciaire Suisse, we put our expertise at your service to facilitate your residence application and set up a lump-sum tax regime tailored to your situation.

1. The different types of residence permits in Switzerland

🔹 B Permit — Temporary residence

This permit is for foreign nationals who wish to settle in Switzerland without Swiss citizenship.

• It is granted for various reasons: employment, study, retirement or residence without gainful employment.
• Its duration varies depending on the canton, generally between 1 and 5 years, with an obligation to renew.
• It entitles the holder to reside in Switzerland, subject to certain conditions: health insurance, sufficient financial means and actual residence.

🔹 C permit — Permanent residence

After 5 to 10 years of residence, depending on nationality and canton, it is possible to apply for a permanent residence permit.

• This status offers greater stability: no more frequent renewals, free movement between cantons and enhanced rights.
• Integration criteria may apply: language proficiency, respect for the law and participation in local life.

2. The Swiss lump-sum tax regime

The lump-sum tax (or taxation based on expenditure) allows certain foreign residents to be taxed not on their worldwide income, but on a lump sum calculated according to their standard of living.

Who is this regime for ?

To benefit from this status, you must generally :

• Be a foreign citizen (non-Swiss)
• Be moving to Switzerland for the first time or after an absence of at least ten years
• Not be engaged in any professional activity in Switzerland (employed or self-employed). Certain exceptions exist, for example for non-executive positions, depending on the canton.

This scheme attracts people who want to benefit from a predictable tax environment while living in a stable and secure environment.

3. Our step-by-step support

Here is how we proceed to secure your installation and tax status :

1. Personalised feasibility analysis
   We study your profile, your assets and your current tax situation in order to define the most appropriate strategy.
2. Obtaining a residence permit
   We prepare the entire application (B permit or equivalent) in collaboration with the cantonal authorities: proof of income, insurance, accommodation, etc.
3. Annual monitoring and tax compliance
   Once you are settled, we monitor your situation to ensure compliance with the conditions of the lump-sum tax and administrative obligations.

4. Why choose Fiduciaire Suisse ?

• In-depth expertise in Swiss personal taxation
• Tailored support, from planning to implementation
• Multilingual advisors
• Expertise in cantonal specificities
• Transparency, rigour and responsiveness at every stage

5. Ready to take the plunge ?

Would you like to find out if you are eligible for the Swiss lump-sum tax regime or obtain a personalised simulation ?

If you are not ready to relocate at the moment, or your family/professional situation does not yet allow it, secure your assets in a Swiss bank in full compliance with the law!

Contact us today for an initial confidential and non-binding discussion.