City guide
Cost of living in Zug: what expats actually pay
Rents, taxes vs Zurich, health premiums, childcare and transport in Zug, from official 2024–2026 statistics, with every figure sourced and dated.
Guides by topic
Guides: Tax & finance
How it works in Switzerland and what to check before you choose: guides on tax & finance, each linked to providers who can help.
Guides: Tax & finance
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How it works
Opening a Swiss bank account as an expat: documents, fees and timing
How to open a bank account in Switzerland as a foreigner: documents, ID checks, fees at 11 providers, US-person rules and deposit protection.
How it works
Salaries in Switzerland: official figures, minimum wages and what comes off your pay
The FSO median salary for Switzerland and Zurich, pay by sector and permit, the 2026 cantonal minimum wages and the deductions from a gross salary.
How to choose
How to find an English-speaking tax advisor in Switzerland
Find an English-speaking tax advisor or Treuhand in Switzerland: tax at source and the NOV, cantonal deadlines, protected titles, US filings and fees.
Checklist
Your first 90 days in Switzerland
Register within 14 days, get health insurance within 3 months, then deposit, tax at source and Serafe: a sourced checklist for your first 90 days.
How it worksMagazine
Best Swiss Cantons for Low Taxes in 2026: Zug, Schwyz & Every Real Alternative
Tax rates in Switzerland vary dramatically by canton. Compare Zug, Schwyz, Nidwalden, Appenzell and find the best canton for your tax situation.
How it worksMagazine
Swiss Lump-Sum Taxation 2026: The Complete HNWI Guide
How wealthy foreigners can negotiate flat-rate taxation in Switzerland. Eligibility, minimum thresholds, best cantons, and real-world examples.
How it worksMagazine
Swiss Tax Guide for Expats 2026: Rates, Deductions & How to Pay Less
Everything expats need to know about Swiss taxes: withholding tax, tax returns, deductions, cantonal differences and how to save legally.
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