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Investment property: Switzerland

We act on the buyer's side: shortlist, checks, end-to-end deal support.

Switzerland is one of the most stable and, at the same time, most tightly regulated property markets in the world. The Lex Koller act applies to non-residents: buying residential property as a foreigner without a Swiss residence permit requires a special authorization, and these are mainly granted for holiday homes in tourist cantons under limited quotas. Commercial property, by contrast, can be bought by foreigners without restriction. Switzerland has no residence or citizenship program tied to property: a purchase on its own does not give you the right to live in the country. This is a market for capital preservation and predictability, not for quick migration outcomes.

We start from your goal. First we give you an honest assessment of whether the segment you want is open to you under Lex Koller, then we source the property, verify legal title, manage the notarial transaction and help structure ownership. If your real goal is relocating to Switzerland, we map out the immigration route separately - it does not run through a property purchase, and we will explain which options actually work.

Services

ServicePrice
Property shortlist for your investment goalon request
Legal due diligence on the propertyon request
End-to-end transaction supporton request
Ownership structuring (company, trust)on request
Property management and lettingon request

Prices are indicative and cover our work on a typical case. We confirm the exact quote in writing after a short call - you know the final number before we start. Government fees and bank tariffs are billed separately unless explicitly included.

See also

Company formation · Business account · Personal account · Country taxes · All country programs

FAQ

Can a foreigner buy property in Switzerland?
Yes, with restrictions. Commercial property can be bought freely. Residential property requires an authorization under the Lex Koller act for non-residents - in practice these are mostly holiday homes in tourist cantons, subject to limited quotas.
Does buying property in Switzerland give you a residence permit?
No. Switzerland has no residence or citizenship by investment program tied to real estate. Residence is obtained on other grounds - employment, business, or financially independent residence with a negotiated tax arrangement in certain cantons.
Where do I start with a Swiss purchase?
With a short consultation. We check whether the property type you want is open to you under Lex Koller and your status, define the budget and canton, then shortlist properties and run the legal checks and the transaction.

Don’t want to figure this out alone?

We handle the whole process end to end: we shortlist properties for your goal, run legal checks and support the deal through to registration. Leave your details and an international property expert will get back to you. The first consultation is free.

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