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Taxes in Switzerland for new residents: source tax and ordinary tax
Taxes in Switzerland for new residents: federal, cantonal and communal tax, source tax with an L or B permit, the 31 March request and the 120,000 rule.
6 min readBudgetRetire in Switzerland: residence, health cover, AHV and tax
Retire in Switzerland as an EU or EFTA citizen: the means test, health insurance with or without form S1, the AHV pension, the 13th payment and tax.
6 min readBudgetLump-sum taxation in Switzerland: who can still get the forfait
Lump-sum taxation in Switzerland explained: the three federal conditions, the CHF 435,000 minimum base for 2026 and the cantons that abolished the forfait.
6 min readBudgetCost of living in Switzerland: what is fixed and what depends on you
Cost of living in Switzerland: health premiums, rent rules, tax, car and childcare, with the official figures and who sets each price.
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