Switzerland Tax & Investment Guides
16 guides covering Swiss taxation, personal income tax (federal + cantonal), MWST (VAT), corporate tax, wealth tax (Vermögenssteuer), property tax (Grundstückgewinnsteuer), AHV/IV/EO/BVG pension, and cross-border rules.
Personal Tax & Residency
Federal/cantonal income tax, tax residency, filing, and cross-border rules
Switzerland Cross-Border Tax Guide 2026 — Grenzgänger, Non-Residents & International
for cross-border commuters and international taxpayers in Switzerland. Grenzgänger status, non-resident taxation, double taxation treaties, and relocation.
Switzerland Personal Income Tax Guide 2026 — Federal, Cantonal & Municipal
Swiss personal income tax. Three-level taxation (federal, cantonal, municipal), progressive rates, deductions, and filing for residents and cross-border commuters.
Switzerland Tax Filing Guide 2026 — Cantonal Returns & Federal V-ST
filing Swiss tax returns. Cantonal direct tax filing (local forms), federal direct tax (V-ST form), deadlines, and the Swiss tax filing process.
Switzerland Tax Residency Guide 2026 — 183-Day Rule & Tax Domicile
determining Swiss tax residency. Tax domicile (Wohnsitz) and habitual abode (Aufenthalt), the 183-day rule, canton-to-canton rules, and implications.
Wealth & Property Tax
Vermögenssteuer, Grundstückgewinnsteuer, Eigentumswert, and inheritance tax
Switzerland Inheritance & Gift Tax Guide 2026 — Cantonal Rules & Exemptions
Swiss inheritance and gift tax. Most cantons exempt direct descendants. Variations in partner rates and rules for non-related persons.
Switzerland Real Estate & Property Tax Guide 2026 — Grundstückgewinn, Handänderung
Swiss real estate taxes. Property gains tax, transfer tax, imputed rental value, and mortgage interest deduction.
Switzerland Wealth Tax Guide 2026 — Vermögenssteuer by Canton (0.1-1%)
Swiss wealth tax (Vermögenssteuer). Cantonal rates 0.1-1% of net wealth. Variations across cantons, valuation rules, and exemptions.
Investment & Savings
Tax-free capital gains, dividends, interest, crypto, and investment income
Switzerland Capital Gains Tax Guide 2026 — Private Gains Tax-Free, Real Estate Rules
Swiss capital gains taxation. Private capital gains on movable property are tax-free. Real estate gains taxed at cantonal level with holding period discounts.
Switzerland Crypto Tax Guide 2026 — Bitcoin, Staking & DeFi in Crypto Valley
cryptocurrency taxation in Switzerland. Private crypto gains tax-free, staking income taxable, professional trading threshold, and Crypto Valley (Zug) rules.
Switzerland Investment Income Tax Guide 2026 — Dividends, Interest & Partial Taxation
Swiss investment income taxation. Partial taxation of dividends (50-70%), interest fully taxable, and 35% withholding tax refund mechanism.
Business & Corporate Tax
Federal + cantonal corporate tax, company forms, and starting a business
Switzerland Business Registration Guide 2026 — GmbH, AG, Sole Proprietor & Branch
starting a business in Switzerland. Legal forms (Einzelfirma, GmbH, AG), registration process (Handelsregister, MWST), and tax obligations.
Switzerland Corporate Tax Guide 2026 — Federal & Cantonal (11.5-19.7%)
Swiss corporate tax. Federal 7.8% plus cantonal, effective rates ~11.5-19.7%. IP box, notional interest deduction, and STAF reform.
VAT & Indirect Tax
MWST 8.1%/2.6%/3.8%, e-commerce, and import rules
Employment & Social Charges
AHV/IV/EO/ALV/BVG contributions, payroll, and 3-pillar pension system
Switzerland Payroll & Employer Tax Guide 2026 — Employer Obligations & AHV
Swiss payroll taxes and employer obligations. Employer AHV/IV/EO/ALV contributions, BVG, accident insurance, and reporting to authorities.
Switzerland Three-Pillar Pension Guide 2026 — AHV, BVG & Säule 3a
the Swiss three-pillar pension system. State pension (AHV), occupational pension (BVG), and private provision (Säule 3a/3b) for retirement planning.
Switzerland Social Security Guide 2026 — AHV, IV, EO, ALV & BVG
Swiss social security contributions. AHV 5.3%, IV 1.4%, EO 0.5%, ALV 1.1%, BVG age-based contributions. Employee and employer shares.
Tools & Calculators
Switzerland Salary Calculator
Net salary with AHV/IV/EO/ALV/BVG and cantonal tax
Switzerland VAT Calculator
MWST 8.1%/2.6%/3.8% with net-to-gross and gross-to-net
Switzerland Corporate Tax Calculator
Federal 7.8% + cantonal tax with IP box deduction
Switzerland Wealth Tax Calculator
Vermögenssteuer by canton (0.05-0.5%) on net wealth
Switzerland Property Tax Calculator
Grundstückgewinnsteuer with holding period discounts
Switzerland Capital Gains Calculator
Private gains tax-free, real estate gains by holding period
Compound Interest Calculator
Project investment growth over time
Mortgage Calculator
Estimate monthly mortgage payments
Budget Calculator
50/30/20 budgeting tool