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Forgot about your US taxes? The Streamlined Procedure explained

Forgot about your US taxes? The Streamlined Procedure explained
Netflix raises prices in Switzerland for the 5th time in a decade

Netflix raises prices in Switzerland for the 5th time in a decade
The cheapest supermarkets in Switzerland revealed

The cheapest supermarkets in Switzerland revealed
Zurich neighbourhood to replace trees because they are too smelly

Zurich neighbourhood to replace trees because they are too smelly

Living in a 5-star hotel cheaper than renting in Zurich, report finds

Living in a 5-star hotel cheaper than renting in Zurich, report finds
Most people in Switzerland prefer interacting with AI over humans online

Most people in Switzerland prefer interacting with AI over humans online
Most congested roads in Geneva revealed

Most congested roads in Geneva revealed
Farmy: The freshest local groceries delivered right to your door

Farmy: The freshest local groceries delivered right to your door
Shrinkflation: Experts warn of hidden price rises at Swiss supermarkets

Shrinkflation: Experts warn of hidden price rises at Swiss supermarkets
Fastest growing towns and cities in Switzerland revealed

Fastest growing towns and cities in Switzerland revealed
From Roche to Nestlé: The best employers in Switzerland, according to LinkedIn

From Roche to Nestlé: The best employers in Switzerland, according to LinkedIn
Swiss cheese named best in the world at 2024 championships

Swiss cheese named best in the world at 2024 championships

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 telephony providers in Switzerland

As in all parts of the world, mobile telephones are now an everyday part of communication in Switzerland. Switzerland has...
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Swiss holidays 2024 & 2025

Switzerland is a confederation of 26 counties (cantons) that have a great amount of autonomy over their own laws and...
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University of St.Gallen: Join the International Executive MBA

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Böögg burning at Sechseläuten cancelled for the first time ever

Böögg burning at Sechseläuten cancelled for the first time ever
Only 15 percent of people in Switzerland can afford to buy a home

Only 15 percent of people in Switzerland can afford to buy a home
See a shooting star: Lyrids meteor shower to peak over Switzerland

See a shooting star: Lyrids meteor shower to peak over Switzerland

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