Frequently Asked Questions about Switzerland


Which are the most popular cities for expats?
Geneva, Basel and Zurich are the most densely populated cities and the most popular expat destinations.
 
Do I need a car in Switzerland?
With reliable and comfortable public transport, you can commute very easily without requiring your own vehicle. However, on weekends, when you might want to explore the countryside or head for the slopes, you will welcome having your own car.
 
I will soon move to Geneva – is it better to live in France from a property and tax perspective?
By living over the border and going home there every evening, you a frontalier for Swiss tax purposes. This means you are taxed at source on your Swiss salary by your employer. Then, as you are a French resident, you must file a French tax return to cover all your remaining income and property. See www.frontalier.com for more information.

What is Romansch?
Romansch is one of the four official languages of Switzerland, spoken in the south of the country by an estimated 1 percent of the population.

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