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Registering Your Address

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.

11 min read

Working Stays Under 90 DaysRegistered users

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.

11 min read

Tax Questions Across Two Countries

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.

11 min read

Cancelling insurance policiesRegistered users

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.

9 min read

Swiss school documentsRegistered users

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.

11 min read

Salaries and Pay ScalesRegistered users

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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