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Swiss Lump Sum Tax

SwitzerlandTax Regimemedium confidence

Lump sum agreed with canton — no other Swiss taxes on global income Requires non-gainful employment in Switzerland. Zurich/Geneva banned it — use Valais, Vaud.

Investment

Varies by canton — typically CHF 250k–1m/yr agreed tax

Processing

1 months

Min stay

183 days/year

Tax rate

Lump sum agreed with canton — no other Swiss taxes on global income%

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Key Details

Leads to PRNo

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RenewableYes

Stay Requirements

Swiss lump-sum taxation requires genuine residence in Switzerland

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Highlights

Lump sum tax agreement with canton
No global income tax
Requires non-gainful employment
Available in select cantons
Fast processing time

What could change

Changes in cantonal policies or federal tax laws could impact this programme.

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Tax Notes

The Swiss Lump Sum Tax is a lump sum agreed with the canton, with no other Swiss taxes on global income. This is a territorial tax system.

Last verified: 4/15/2026Updated: 6/10/2026Confidence: medium

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Depending on the canton and on the family status of the taxpayer, the applicable tax rates may vary between 18% and 45%. The methods of calculating the taxable wealth vary from canton to canton, but the most popular method is setting the taxable wealth as a twentyfold of the taxable income.

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