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Switzerland Lump-Sum Taxation Residence
Switzerland · Europe – Non-EU
Tax Residency / Non-DomTemporary residencyOpenTax optimizationRetirees / lifestyleKeep Chinese passport
- Min investment
- On request
- Investment routes
- Capital transfer
- Time to status
- 3-6 months
- Path to citizenship
- 10 years (12 normally; 10 reduced)
- Residency requirement
- Must live in Switzerland
- Visa-free destinations
- Not specified
- Dual citizenship allowed
- Yes
Notes for Chinese applicants
Not an investment — a forfait fiscal deal: agree a fixed annual tax (min ~CHF 435k taxable base, 2026) instead of worldwide income tax. Cannot work in CH. For the wealthy seeking a tax base. C-permit/citizenship later possible.
About Switzerland
- Healthcare
- ★★★★★
- Safety
- ★★★★★
- Cost of living
- Very High
- Climate
- Cold / Alpine
- China relations
- Strong ties / BRI partner