Can Non-residents buy property in Switzerland?

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Can Non-residents buy property in Switzerland?

• EPEK Advisory GmbH

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Buying Property in Switzerland

• Are you looking for buying a property in
  Switzerland being a non-resident? If yes, then
  this post is for you where youll get some
  valuable insights into this topic.
• The mesmerizing natural beauty and the lavish
  lifestyle of Switzerland have been attracting
  people since ages. And so more and more people
  want to buy a property and relocate there to
  experience an incredible standard of living.

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Buying Property in Switzerland

• If you also belong to this group, then you need
  to remember that Switzerland holds hard and fast
  regulations on buying properties for foreigners.
  That means based on your background, you might
  find out limited options. And you can purchase
  property in Switzerland if
• Youre an EU or EFTA national having a Swiss
  residence permit and if youre a resident of
  Switzerland.

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Buying Property in Switzerland

• You have a Swiss C Permit.
• And in both of the above cases, youll have the
  same rights as a Swiss citizen for purchasing a
  property. That means you could buy residential
  properties, commercial premises, holiday homes or
  a primary residence.
• In case you have a Swiss B Permit, you might also
  buy a property however, in that case, you can
  only live in that property.

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Buying Property in Switzerland

• And if you dont belong to the above categories
  that mean if you are a non-resident foreigners,
  foreign residents lacking in a Swiss work permit
  (such as those people who are working for
  diplomatic missions, CERN, and UN agencies) or
  workers on seasonal or short-term work permits,
  then you might not be permitted to buy a property
  or might need to apply for a licence for
  purchasing one. And then you can start searching
  for property in switzerland for non residents.

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Buying Property in Switzerland

• The criteria for licensing differ from one canton
  to another but it typically provides favors to
  those applicants whore about to buy a primary
  residence and who are living in the canton for
  the duration of five years or more. You should
  contact a reputed switzerland relocation
  services if youve determined for moving to
  Switzerland.
• You might know that Switzerland is a small
  country and many of its important cities, such as
  Basel and Geneva, are much closer to borders that
  why its possible to reside in an adjacent
  country while working in Switzerland.

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Business Visa in Switzerland

• And youll be glad to know that property prices
  are usually cheaper throughout the border. So, in
  case your work permit allows it, then you might
  like to become a frontalier. That means you can
  be a resident of Germany or France while having
  your job in Switzerland.
• If you want to visit Switzerland for traveling
  for signing contracts or prospective business
  meetings or sales promotion or for participating
  in Trade Fairs, then youll need switzerland
  business visa. Applicants are granted this visa
  for a restricted duration of stay for
  implementing a particular business schedule.

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