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Can EU/EFTA Retirees Live In Switzerland Without Working?

EU/EFTA nationality gives retirees a favourable Swiss residence route, but it does not create an unconditional right to settle in Switzerland. Before choosing a canton, signing a lease or arranging Swiss tax planning, an EU/EFTA retiree should first test whether they can meet the immigration conditions for residence without gainful activity.

Switzerland Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

The Berne Financial Services Agreement Between Switzerland And The United Kingdom: Overview And Key Takeaways

The Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) entered into force on 1 January 2026.

Switzerland Finance

SKANDAMIS AVOCATS

Federal Administrative Court Draws The Line On Challenges Of Medical Tariffs

In its judgment of 22 January 2026 (C-9459/2025), the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (FAC) clarified a fundamental procedural issue...

Switzerland Healthcare

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Bär & Karrer

Automated Driving: Who Is Liable When Software Is In Control?

Under current law, the keeper of an automated vehicle remains the central liable party. Their liability stems from Art. 58 of the Road Traffic Act (RTA). According to this provision...

Switzerland Transport

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Vischer AG

Vernehmlassung TJPV

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

Insurance & Reinsurance 2026 - Law And Practice In Switzerland

Switzerland Insurance

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Bär & Karrer

New Perspectives For Real Estate Investments In Switzerland – Club Deals And Pooling: Opportunities And Challenges For Private Investors

Switzerland Real Estate

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Space Act: Who Is Liable If Things Go Wrong?

Switzerland Transport

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Vischer AG

Le Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) Entre La Suisse Et Le Royaume-Uni

Switzerland Finance

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

The Berne Financial Services Agreement (BFSA) Between Switzerland And The UK

Worldwide Finance

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

The UK-Swiss Berne Financial Services Agreement: Convergence Of Two Major Financial Markets

Switzerland Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

Climate And Environmental Risks Of Financial Institutions – The New EU And Swiss Supervisory Focus

European Union Finance

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Loyens & Loeff

Claims-Made Policen, Art. 38 VVG Und Der Revidierte Art. 45 VVG

Switzerland Finance

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Bär & Karrer

Compulsory Health Insurance: Is An Exemption Possible?

Switzerland Insurance

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Vischer AG

Swiss Retirement Residence For Non-EU Nationals: Why Personal Ties Matter

Switzerland Employment

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Artificial Intelligence In FinTech: The Swiss Regulatory Landscape And Key Legal Challenges

Switzerland Technology

RUGGLE Partner

Swiss Fiancé Visa Or Marry First? Choosing The Safer Swiss Immigration Route

Switzerland Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Five × Five: Switzerland As A Center For International Arbitration (Video)

Switzerland Litigation

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LINDEMANNLAW

The Swiss Disruption Landscape In 2026: Consumer Products & Retail

Switzerland Strategy

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AlixPartners

Single Premium Life Insurance Policy: Benefits, Tax Advantages, And Key Considerations In Switzerland

A single premium life insurance policy is a life insurance contract with a cash surrender value in which the entire premium is paid upfront in a one-time lump sum, unlike traditional...

Worldwide Insurance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Part 2: International Assignment: Social Security - What Matters From A Swiss Perspective

The question of whether an employee remains in the Swiss social security system during an assignment abroad or has to be insured in the destination...

Worldwide Technology

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CONVINUS

Assignment To Argentina For 5 Years

The final steps have been initiated for the new social security agreement between Switzerland and Argentina. Switzerland has already concluded social security agreements in South America...

Worldwide Employment

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CONVINUS

Switzerland's Network Of Agreements Around Social Security

A key aspect of international employee assignments is the assessment of the employee's social security status.

Switzerland Employment

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 2.2025

Switzerland Immigration

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 51.2024

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

The Berne Financial Services Agreement

European Union Finance

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Herrington Carmichael

Preparing For DORA: How Insurers Can Create Value And Build Resilience Through Digitalisation

Switzerland Insurance

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Alvarez & Marsal

FINMA Circular 24/xx "Nature-Related Financial Risks": Insurance Companies Are Also Required To Act!

Switzerland Finance

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MME

Cyber Threats: The Challenges Of Digital Transformation In The Insurance Industry

Switzerland Technology

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Alvarez & Marsal

The Provision Of Consulting Services In Switzerland

Switzerland Employment

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 31.2024

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Art Escrow: Ensuring Secure And Reliable Art Transactions

Switzerland Insurance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Revision Of The Old-Age And Survivors' Insurance Act As Of January 1st, 2024: Raise In The Statutory Retirement Age For Women, Increase In VAT

Switzerland Employment

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L&E Global

The Provision Of Consulting Services In Switzerland

The demand from Swiss companies for consulting services from abroad is high and has continued to increase in recent times.

Switzerland Employment

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 31.2024

Chinese officials announced that non-Chinese permanent residents of the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions can now apply for a travel permit to the mainland.

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Art Escrow: Ensuring Secure And Reliable Art Transactions

In the world of art transactions, safeguarding your investment is paramount. Whether you are a collector, dealer, or investor, understanding the art escrow process is essential...

Switzerland Insurance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Revision Of The Old-Age And Survivors' Insurance Act As Of January 1st, 2024: Raise In The Statutory Retirement Age For Women, Increase In VAT

A reform of the old-age and survivors' insurance (AHV) has been in force since 1 January 2024. The reform is financed by an increased retirement age for women and by an increase in VAT.

Switzerland Employment

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L&E Global

Work Accident Qualified As Involuntary Manslaughter (Judgements Of The Federal Supreme Court 6B_1058/2022 And 6B_1072/2022 Of January 29, 2024)

Switzerland Litigation

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L&E Global

FINMA Guidance 06/2023 On The Prudent Person Principle

The revised insurance supervision act and the revised supervision ordinance will enter into force on 1 January 2024.

Switzerland Insurance

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 4.2024

The Australian Government is not accepting new applications for the "Business Innovation and Investment Program", also known as the "Golden Visa" program.

Worldwide Insurance

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CONVINUS

Swiss Health Insurance Obligation In Connection With An Employee Assignment

Compulsory health insurance is always a much-discussed topic for employee assignments. Depending on the country of assignment, this is also associated with additional costs

Switzerland Insurance

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 3.2024

With effect from March 31, 2024, Bulgaria and Romania will partially join the European Schengen area. At the same time, border controls on air and sea traffic between Bulgaria...

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Social Security Treaty - Social Security Obligation For An Assignment To Switzerland

Switzerland Insurance

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CONVINUS

New Financial Services Agreement Between Switzerland And The UK

Switzerland Finance

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Lenz & Staehelin

The Essentials Of Swiss Contract Law: Incorporation Of General Terms And Condition (No. 6)

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Best Practice: The Accompanying Family Is Often Forgotten

Switzerland Family

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CONVINUS

Medical Treatment In Switzerland - Is This Also Possible For EU/EFTA Nationals?

Switzerland Healthcare

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Vischer AG

FINMA Issues New Guidance Regarding Insurance Intermediation

Switzerland Insurance

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Implementing Reform Of Swiss Insurance Supervision Laws

Switzerland Insurance

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Selected Innovations Regarding The Partial ISA Revisions (Part 1/3): Tied Assets

Switzerland Insurance

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Family Reunification Of Third Country Nationals By EU/EFTA Citizens, Third Country Nationals And Swiss Nationals - Comparison Of Legal And Practical Basis

Switzerland Family

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CONVINUS

Direct Claim Against Insurer Under Liability Insurance

Switzerland Insurance

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Streichenberg und Partner

Subrogation Rights Of Insurers And Recourse Claims - A Comparison Of Turkish And Swiss Law

Switzerland Insurance

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Streichenberg und Partner

Case Study: Extending Vacation Abroad With "Workation

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 19.2023

Worldwide Employment

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CONVINUS

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 18.2023

Worldwide Immigration

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CONVINUS

Insurance & Reinsurance 2023

Switzerland Insurance

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Bär & Karrer

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