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Switzerland Residence for Financially Independent Applicants
Switzerland offers residence for financially independent applicants through negotiated lump-sum taxation with the chosen canton. CIPS reviews whether the client will actually live in that canton, and whether the tax arrangement fits the family, before any commitment is made.
Program Type
Residence for financially independent applicants
Minimum Investment Required
Indicative CHF 250,000 annual lump-sum tax
Minimum Stay Required
Residence in the selected canton expected
Family Inclusion
Spouse and dependent children, subject to the canton’s conditions. Age, dependency and relationship rules are checked for each person.
Why consider Switzerland
Residence in Switzerland through a negotiated tax arrangement rather than a classic capital product
The right to live and study in Switzerland, plus visa-free travel in the Schengen Area
Canton-by-canton terms rather than one national price list
Citizenship is a separate and demanding naturalization process
Qualifying routes
Lump-sum (forfait) taxation for financially independent non-EU/EFTA applicants, with an indicative annual tax from CHF 250,000 set with the chosen canton and often higher
Additional government, due diligence, legal, property, transfer, tax and professional costs apply. The figure above is the published program floor, not the amount the client should budget. Review the structure before any funds are committed.
How an application proceeds
Confidential consultation and preliminary suitability review
Initial due diligence and review of family eligibility
Selection and verification of the qualifying route
Collection, certification and translation of supporting documents
Submission through the appropriate authorized local channel
Government review, due diligence and any request for further information
Agree terms with the canton, establish residence there, and keep the tax arrangement and presence expected by that canton.
What every applicant must be able to show
Valid identity and civil-status documents
A clean and fully disclosed personal background
Evidence supporting lawful source of funds and source of wealth
Completion of the qualifying contribution, investment, income or asset requirement
Medical, insurance, address, biometrics or other program-specific evidence where required
Ongoing compliance with holding periods, visits, renewals and reporting obligations
Practical notes
This is not a classic investment-migration product. The cost is an annual tax, not a one-time subscription.
CHF 250,000 is indicative. The actual figure is negotiated and often higher.
Residence in the selected canton is expected.
Citizenship is separate and demanding.
Questions
Is this an immediate passport?
No. This program gives a right to reside. Any later citizenship process is separate.
Who can be included?
Spouse and dependent children may be included, subject to the canton. Each person is assessed separately.
Is the published minimum the total cost?
No. Government fees, due diligence and professional costs sit on top.
Do I have to live there?
Yes. Residence in the selected canton is expected. This is not a no-stay program.
How does CIPS help?
We clarify objectives, compare routes, prepare the file for due diligence and coordinate with the qualified local professional who files the application.