An adventurous retirement: a Swiss couple’s new home in Thailand after 75
Thailand, 26/09/2025
Today, close to 11,000 Swiss citizens live in Thailand, and about 43 per cent of them are over 65. By autumn 2025, Ruth and Wilhelm Pfister will be among them, ready to spend the rest of their retirement years in their new home country. They’re especially looking forward to sunshine, the sea, immersing themselves in […] ...
Moving abroad while running a business in Switzerland
Worldwide, 26/09/2025
A specialist article by Samrawi Tecle Are you the owner of a Swiss LTD and thinking about moving abroad? For Swiss business owners, this aspiration often involves maintaining their company’s operations in Switzerland while personally relocating to another country. Main reasons are a strong customer base in Switzerland or because of the stability of Switzerland’s […] ...
What Matters to Swiss Expats: A Conversation with the Expert
Worldwide, 18/07/2025
Did you know that Zürcher Kantonalbank remains a reliable point of contact for Swiss citizens abroad – even after emigration? Silvana Leutwiler from Zürcher Kantonalbank talks about the financial needs of the so-called “Fifth Switzerland” and the associated challenges. The focus is on personal contact, the connection to Switzerland and one’s homeland, as well as […] ...
Soliswiss – Fully a Cooperative
Switzerland, 09/05/2025
Since 1958, Soliswiss has been a cooperative – and this is a conscious choice. In 2018, we reaffirmed our cooperative structure in our Cooperative Strategy – out of conviction. But what does “cooperative” mean? Like other types of companies, cooperatives are regulated under the Swiss Code of Obligations. Article 828 defines a cooperative as: «A […] ...
Self-Employment Abroad: Tips for a Successful Start
Worldwide, 05/05/2025
Starting a business abroad is a dream for many. Founding your own company in a foreign country can be both exciting and challenging. It requires adaptation to a new culture, a different economic environment, and local legal frameworks. From understanding labour laws and overcoming financial hurdles to building a local network or finding the right […] ...
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How to Retire in Portugal with lower taxes as a Swiss Retiree