{"id":1200,"date":"2016-07-08T10:25:14","date_gmt":"2016-07-08T10:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fiduciaire-suisse.com\/particuliers\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T14:38:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T14:38:36","slug":"individuals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fiduciaire-suisse.com\/en\/individuals\/","title":{"rendered":"Services for individuals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Residence permits in Switzerland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Our mission is to guide you through the administrative and tax procedures involved in moving to Switzerland.<br \/>\nWe help you understand the different <strong>residence permit<\/strong> options and how the lump-sum taxation system works, so that your arrival is clear, optimised and compliant with local requirements.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Residence permits &amp; lump-sum taxationi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Settle with confidence and enjoy a tailored tax regime<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moving to Switzerland means choosing a country that <strong>offers stability<\/strong>, quality of life and <strong>financial security<\/strong>.<br \/>\nAt <strong>Fiduciaire Suisse<\/strong>, we put our expertise at your service to <strong>facilitate your residence<\/strong> application and set up a lump-sum tax regime tailored to your situation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The different types of residence permits in Switzerland<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd39 B Permit \u2014 Temporary residence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This permit is for foreign nationals who wish to settle in Switzerland without Swiss citizenship.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is granted for various reasons: employment, study, retirement or residence without gainful employment.<\/li>\n<li>Its duration varies depending on the canton, generally between 1 and 5 years, with an obligation to renew.<\/li>\n<li>It entitles the holder to reside in Switzerland, subject to certain conditions:<strong> health insurance, sufficient financial means and actual residence<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd39 C permit \u2014 Permanent residence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After <strong>5 to 10 year<\/strong>s of residence, depending on nationality and canton, it is possible to apply for a permanent residence permit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This status offers <strong>greater stability<\/strong>: no more frequent renewals, free movement between cantons and enhanced rights.<\/li>\n<li>Integration criteria may apply: <strong>language proficiency<\/strong>, respect for the law and participation in local life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>The Swiss lump-sum tax regime<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The<strong> lump-sum tax<\/strong> (or taxation based on expenditure) allows certain foreign residents to be taxed not on their worldwide income, but on a lump sum<strong> calculated according to their standard of living<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who is this regime for ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To benefit from this status, you must generally :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be a<strong> foreign citizen<\/strong> (non-Swiss)<\/li>\n<li>Be<strong> moving to Switzerland<\/strong> for the first time or after an absence of at least <strong>ten years<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Not be engaged in any professional activity in Switzerland<\/strong> (employed or self-employed). Certain exceptions exist, for example for non-executive positions, depending on the canton.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This scheme attracts people who want to benefit from a predictable tax environment while living in a stable and secure environment.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Our step-by-step support<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Here is how we proceed to secure your installation and tax status :<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Personalised feasibility analysis<\/strong><br \/>\nWe study your profile, your assets and your current tax situation in order to define the most appropriate strategy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Obtaining a residence permit<\/strong><br \/>\nWe prepare the entire application (B permit or equivalent) in collaboration with the cantonal authorities: proof of income, insurance, accommodation, etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Annual monitoring and tax compliance<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you are settled, we monitor your situation to ensure compliance with the <strong>conditions of the lump-sum tax and administrative obligations.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Why choose Fiduciaire Suisse ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>In-depth <strong>expertise in Swiss personal taxation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tailored support<\/strong>, from planning to implementation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Multilingual<\/strong> advisors<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in <strong>cantonal specificities<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Transparency, rigour and responsiveness at every stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Ready to take the plunge ?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Would you like to find out if you are eligible for the Swiss lump-sum tax regime or obtain a <strong>personalised simulation<\/strong> ?<\/p>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<p>Contact us today for an initial confidential and non-binding discussion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-main-col\"><p class=\"cta-txt\">Get a free assessment<span class=\"cta-sub-txt\">Our advisors are ready to assist you<\/span><\/p><div><a href=\"https:\/\/fiduciaire-suisse.com\/en\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn-sm\">FREE ASSESSMENT<\/a> or +41 22 320 94 34 <\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Residence permits in Switzerland Our mission is to guide you through the administrative and tax procedures involved in moving to Switzerland. 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