Switzerland.
The world's safe-haven address, where lakeside Geneva, financial Zurich and the high Alps hold their value in the strongest currency on earth.
Why Switzerland.
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The safe-haven standard
Political neutrality, low inflation and the franc, up roughly 13% on the dollar in 2025, make Switzerland the world's wealth-preservation address.
- 02
Lump-sum taxation
Qualifying non-working foreigners are taxed on living costs, not worldwide income. The forfait fiscal is offered in Geneva, Vaud, Valais, Zug and Ticino.
- 03
Designated Alpine zones
Non-residents may buy holiday homes only in federally designated resort zones · Verbier, St. Moritz, Gstaad · under a capped national Lex Koller quota.
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The world's priciest peaks
St. Moritz commands about CHF 52,000 per m² and alpine luxury rose 6% in 2025, led by overseas buyers. Scarcity by law and by altitude.
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A residence-permit route
A lump-sum tax agreement with a canton underpins a Swiss residence permit, the right to live, though not to work, in the heart of Europe.
In figures.
Key areas.
GenevaLakefront prestige; Cologny commands up to CHF 43,000/m².
ZurichFinancial capital; lakeside Küsnacht reaches CHF 37,000/m².
ZugLow-tax canton, favoured for lump-sum residency.
VerbierAlpine ski resort open to foreign holiday-home buyers.
St. MoritzWorld's most expensive resort, near CHF 52,000/m².
Switzerland residences.
Smart DealPenthouse · Panoramic Lake & Alps
Smart DealRooftop Penthouse · Lake Geneva Views
Smart DealDuplex Penthouse · Lake Geneva Panorama
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