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FBAR and FATCA: What American expats need to know

FBAR and FATCA: What American expats need to know
Trump hits Switzerland with 31 percent tariff: What you need to know

Trump hits Switzerland with 31 percent tariff: What you need to know
Swiss school criticised for charging 20-franc fines for being 1 minute late

Swiss school criticised for charging 20-franc fines for being 1 minute late
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These were the best April Fool's jokes in Switzerland in 2025
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The most delayed trains in Switzerland revealed
Switzerland creates 1,5 million franc higher education fund for refugees

Switzerland creates 1,5 million franc higher education fund for refugees
Man denied Swiss citizenship for mowing during holidays wins appeal

Man denied Swiss citizenship for mowing during holidays wins appeal
Making your international move as sustainable as possible

Making your international move as sustainable as possible
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What does it mean to be in poverty in Switzerland?
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Beyond the postcard: Will your dream destination be a good fit?
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Why are Americans abroad renouncing their US citizenship?
SBB mulls cutting services to smaller stations to make trains faster

SBB mulls cutting services to smaller stations to make trains faster

New in Switzerland? Not sure where to start?

First things first, let’s get the basics sorted. Here are some useful guides to get you started.

Registration in Switzerland

If you are planning to live in Switzerland or to stay for more than your visa allows, you will need...
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Banking in Switzerland

Almost as famous as the country’s chocolate and clocks, the Swiss banking system is famous (or infamous) throughout the world...
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Residence permit in Switzerland

If you plan on making Switzerland your home for more than 90 days and intend to begin working, then you...
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Basic Swiss health insurance

Having Swiss basic health insurance is essential to accessing healthcare in Switzerland. Health insurance is mandatory for all residents and...
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Supplemental Swiss health insurance

Supplemental health insurance is an extra policy that you can take out while applying for health insurance in Switzerland. This...
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Private insurance in Switzerland

Alongside mandatory insurance schemes such as health insurance and social security, Switzerland also has many different types of private insurance...
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Language schools in Switzerland

As part of your work contract, you might have to learn one of the languages of Switzerland. Although English is...
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Mobile phone providers & getting a SIM card in Switzerland

As in all parts of the world, mobile phones are an everyday part of communication in Switzerland. Switzerland has an...
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Swiss holidays 2025 & 2026

Switzerland is a confederation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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A lasting impact: The International Executive MBA at St.Gallen

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