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| Switzerland Strong | |
|---|---|
| Tax system | Worldwide income and wealth (lump-sum option) Secondary |
| Income tax (top) | About 22% to 43% depending on canton Secondary |
| Capital gains | 0% on private shares Verified |
| Dividends | Ordinary income rates; 70% taxable for holdings of 10%+ Verified |
| Interest | Ordinary income rates Verified |
| Inheritance | 0% for spouses; children exempt in most cantons Secondary |
| Wealth tax | Cantonal, progressive (well under 1% a year) Secondary |
| Foreign income | Foreign dividends, interest and salary taxed; foreign share gains tax-free Secondary |
| Corporate tax | About 11.7% to 20.5% effective, by canton Secondary |
| VAT | 8.1% Verified |
| Becoming tax resident | Intent to stay, or 30 days working / 90 days not working Verified |
| UK treaty | Yes Verified |
| Cheapest residence route | n/a |
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