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Arriving in Switzerland
70 articlesMoving, permits, work, choosing a canton, and the key steps for the first months.
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- Cantons and regions515 articles
- Moving to Switzerland17 articles
- Permits and official matters825 articles
- Work and career in Switzerland1023 articles
Life in Switzerland
43 articlesHousing, money, health insurance, family, and everyday Swiss life.
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- Family, relationships, and private life0 articles
- Health and insurance13 articles
- Housing and real estate1033 articles
- LGBTQ life in Switzerland0 articles
- Long-term life and citizenship0 articles
- Money, tax, and pension27 articles
Business in Switzerland
35 articlesCompany setup, financing, fintech, investment, and wealth topics.
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- Company formation and operations514 articles
- Entering the Swiss market as a company621 articles
- Fintech, crypto, and blockchain0 articles
- Investment, wealth, and premium matters0 articles
- Startup financing0 articles
- Startups and innovation0 articles
Education in Switzerland
20 articlesSchool system, higher education, vocational training, and continuing education.
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- Children and school618 articles
- Study and higher education2 articles
- Vocational training and professional development0 articles
Returning from Switzerland
23 articlesMoving back, closing Swiss matters, and living between two countries.
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- Closing Swiss matters49 articles
- Family and children when returning37 articles
- Life between two countries35 articles
- Returning from Switzerland12 articles
- Tax, insurance, and pension when returning0 articles
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How do Hungarian nationals register their residence in Switzerland?
As a Hungarian national arriving in Switzerland, you must register in person with the municipality of residence within 14 days, and before starting work.
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How can you work in Switzerland for 90 days without a permit?
As an EU/EFTA national, you can work without a permit for up to 90 working days per year as a posted worker or self-employed service provider, or for up to 3 months with a Swiss employer.
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How should you properly settle your Swiss tax affairs when moving back home?
Leaving Switzerland: when tax liability ends, how to withdraw Pillar 2 and Pillar 3a assets, and what happens to your AHV pension. A practical overview for Hungarians.
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How can you cancel your Swiss insurance policies when moving abroad?
When moving abroad permanently, several Swiss insurance policies can be cancelled immediately on the basis of the Abmeldebestätigung, although compulsory health insurance (OKP) may continue to apply in EU/EFTA cases.
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How School Enrolment Certificates Protect Your Family Budget
Without a Swiss school enrolment certificate, you may lose entitlement to allowances, tax deductions and premium reductions. Here is how to document your child’s education status in 2026.
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How to Understand Swiss Salaries and Pay Bands?
There is a significant difference between a Swiss gross salary and actual net take-home pay. In this article, we explain what deductions are made from your wage, how much you actually receive in hand, and what all of this means for Hungarian workers.
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