Guide
Swiss tax for expatriates, from arrival onwards
Residency, what gets taxed, double taxation, and the deadlines — written for the year your employer stops paying for your return.
- 30 / 90-day residency tests
- Worldwide declaration
- Deadlines that bind
Swiss Tax System Overview
Switzerland has a federal tax system with three levels: federal, cantonal, and municipal. As an expatriate, understanding these layers is crucial for proper tax compliance.
Federal Tax
Progressive rates from 0.77% to 11.5%
Cantonal Tax
Varies by canton, typically 5-15%
Municipal Tax
Multiplier of cantonal tax
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Word photograph: Château de Chillon and the snow-capped Dents du Midi, Veytaux, Vaud by Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.