Obtaining Swiss residency permit by investment

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It is not easy to obtain a residence permit in Switzerland. Especially for ordinary people from outside the EU. However, in Switzerland it is still possible to obtain a residence permit through investment, especially if you invest in a company or set up a business activity in Switzerland that creates jobs.

By investing in a Swiss company, if you are under the age of 55 and not a citizen of an EU-15 country, you can also obtain a residence permit.

This is particularly attractive, For example, when you are: Actors, singers or athletes, entrepreneurs, business people who have retired early, people who can live off their own assets and do not need to work.

To obtain a residence permit by investment, you must invest at least half a million Swiss francs in a small to medium-sized business in the desired canton of residence.

To obtain a residence permit by investment, you must invest at least half a million Swiss francs in a small to medium-sized company in the desired canton of residence.

It is a fact it is possible for wealthy foreigners to negotiate so-called “lump sum tax deals” in certain cantons. In such tax deals, a lump sum is agreed that corresponds to seven times the rental value of the property. The prerequisite is that the person earns their income abroad.

An amendment to the Foreign Nationals Act from the year 2008 has benefited some wealthy citizens from third countries. The cantons were given more freedom in issuing residence permits. Art. 30 lit. b of the Foreign Nationals Act stipulates that the admission requirements can be waived in the case of important public interests. “Important public interests” is an elastic legal term. As early as 2014, the Federal Office for Migration (SEM) stated that this condition is met if there are “significant financial interests”.

In the event of any difficulties, you can contact Experienced lawyers who handle all applications for residence permits and negotiations on lump-sum taxation and arrange insurance, VAT registration, tax matters, as well as all practical matters such as finding accommodation, schooling and much more.

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