Living11 min
Moving to Another Swiss Canton: The Month You Move Decides Your Tax Bill
Whoever lives in the new canton on 31 December is taxed there for the whole year. Deadlines, taxes and why weekly residents cannot move online.
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Expat Guides for Switzerland
6 articlesComprehensive guides for immigrants and expats in Switzerland: visa, registration, health insurance, customs and moving. Step-by-step instructions with checklists and templates.
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15 articlesTips and guides about living in Switzerland: finding shared rooms, rental applications, avoiding housing scams and tenancy law. For expats, students and young professionals.
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6 articlesFinancial tips for your start in Switzerland: withholding tax, reference interest rate, rental deposit, health insurance and budget planning. Clearly explained with templates.
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Yallo Review 2026: Switzerland's Best Network Does Not Come From the Priciest Provider
Yallo runs on the Sunrise network, top-rated ten years running. Unlimited from CHF 20.90, internet from CHF 34.90. What it costs and who it suits.
Finance11 min
Serafe in a Flatshare and as a Weekly Resident: Who Pays, How Much, and When a Second Bill Looms
A flatshare is one household with one bill of CHF 335. As a weekly resident you pay only at your main residence. Who pays, who is liable, who is exempt.
Living9 min
Weekly Resident in St. Gallen: How to Register, Deregister and What It Really Costs
Registering as a weekly resident in St. Gallen: 14-day deadline, 50-franc fee, certificate of origin first. And the deregistration that works only by e-mail.
Living9 min
Weekly Resident in Switzerland: Registration, Permit, Taxes and Room
Weekly residents in Switzerland: registration within 14 days, permit, tax deductions and how to find a furnished room in Aarau, Brugg, Wohlen or St. Gallen.
Complete Guide to Moving from Germany to Switzerland
Moving from Germany to Switzerland requires good planning. This guide helps with visa, insurance, taxes and more.
Living10 min
Rent a Furnished Room in Aarau, How to Find Legit Offers and Move In Fast
How to find legit furnished rooms in Aarau. A checklist for viewings, contracts, deposit, move-in and common scam red flags.
Finance11 min
Rental Deposit in Switzerland, How to Hand Over Without Disputes (incl. Handover Checklist Template)
Protect your rental deposit in Switzerland: handover checklist, photo docs, timelines and dispute points so you get your deposit back faster.
Registering in Switzerland, step by step, with document checklist and common mistakes
How to register in Switzerland properly. Documents, timelines, municipality steps, health insurance and common mistakes. Includes a PDF checklist lead magnet.
Living10 min
Rental scams in Switzerland, how to spot fake listings, 12 red flags and safe steps
Fake listings are rising. Learn how to spot rental scams in Switzerland. 12 red flags, a safety checklist and message templates.
Finance12 min
Reference interest rate 1.25 percent, rent reduction in Switzerland, how to request it properly
The Swiss reference rate is at 1.25%. When you can claim a rent reduction, how much is realistic and how to request it from your landlord.
Finance13 min
Swiss withholding tax, what expats need to know, NOV, 120k threshold, March 31 deadline
Swiss withholding tax explained. How to spot payslip mistakes, when NOV makes sense and how not to miss the March 31 deadline. Includes templates.
Living11 min
Swiss rental application dossier, the template that helps you get accepted faster
Build a strong rental application dossier in Switzerland: checklist, documents, message templates, common mistakes. Includes editable Word template.
Finance12 min
Swiss health insurance after moving, the 90 day rule and 7 common mistakes to avoid
You have 90 days after moving to get Swiss basic insurance, and premiums apply retroactively. The rule explained plus 7 enrolment mistakes to avoid.
Swiss customs when moving, form 18.44 and inventory list, how to get it done without stress
Import household goods duty-free into Switzerland: requirements, form 18.44, inventory list, customs opening hours, follow-up shipments, special cases.
Living12 min
Housing shortage Switzerland, 9 tactics to still get a WG room, with a 48 hour plan
Switzerland's housing shortage keeps getting worse. Here's how to still get a WG room. 9 tactics, a 48 hour plan, message templates and a checklist.
Living11 min
Switzerland sublease, what you must tell the landlord and how to get a clean sublet
Subleasing is allowed, but you must inform the landlord properly. Here is the clean process with templates, a checklist and a short script.
Move to Switzerland in 30 days, the plan that saves you paperwork, housing stress and time
A 30 day plan for a clean start in Switzerland. Deadlines, dossier, scripts and scam safety. Includes a free starter pack download.
Finance12 min
Opening a Bank Account in Switzerland, Neobank, Big Bank or Cantonal Bank, the Honest Comparison
Which Swiss account fits expats? Neon, Yuh and Zak compared on fees and foreign currency, with the 2025 test winner. Open yours in 10 minutes.
Mobile, Internet and TV in Switzerland: What Galaxus Plans Really Cost
Mobile, internet and TV in Switzerland without long contracts: which providers let you cancel monthly and how to pick the right plan as an expat.
Living8 min
Debt Register Extract Switzerland, how to order correctly and avoid expensive detours
Swiss debt register extract for rental applications: order it from the office for ~CHF 17, avoid pricey third-party providers, max 3 months old.
Living12 min
Liability and household insurance as a subtenant in Switzerland, what you actually need
Do subtenants need their own liability and household insurance? What the main tenant covers, what they do not, and 7 Swiss providers compared.
Living14 min
Subletting Switzerland: How a fair shared room price is calculated
What's behind a CHF 950 shared-room price in Switzerland? Complete calculation, transparent, traceable, legally framed. With a real Aarau example.
Living11 min
Finding a Flatmate Successor in Switzerland, Without Stress, With a System
Moving out of a shared flat and need a successor? What BoVita looks for, what flatmates should check, how to find the right one fairly. 4-step process.
Living10 min
Rental Prices Switzerland 2026: Why a Shared Room Is the Smart Alternative
A furnished room costs far less than a studio in Switzerland. The 2026 studio vs room comparison, and how sharing can save CHF 9,000 to 12,000 a year.
Living11 min
Rental Application in Switzerland Without a Debt Register Extract, how to convince landlords anyway
No debt register extract yet? Four accepted proofs Swiss landlords recognise, the right wording for your cover letter and a follow-up plan.
Living14 min
Cancelling a Swiss Apartment Lease (2026): Notice Periods, Local End Dates, Templates + Calculator
Swiss notice periods explained: when you can cancel, how the 3-month rule works and your early-exit path, with calculator and letter template.
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