US expats in Switzerland love its quality of life, stunning landscapes, and stable economy. However, careful planning is essential to avoid major pitfalls when moving. To simplify your transition, we’ve created a guide to help you navigate taxes and social security.
Are you a cross-border commuter or a foreigner subject to withholding tax and would like to pay into pillar 3a? We use many case studies to show when and how much cross-border commuters, foreigners subject to withholding tax and Swiss nationals with earned income abroad can claim as a pillar 3a tax deduction.
Pillar 3a is an important component of retirement planning in Switzerland for U.S. Persons as well. But U.S. citizens or dual U.S. citizens residing in Switzerland often have a hard time establishing a Pillar 3a with securities. Discover what a US person is, why many Swiss banks don’t want US persons as clients and with which providers you can set up a pillar 3a as a US person.
