When you move to Luzern your children will go to schools according to the neighbourhood you reside in. Perhaps you want to move to an area where there is a school you have heard positive things about but are not sure of where the district […]
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Swiss citizenship can be acquired in a number of ways: by marriage, by maternal or paternal descent, if you are a child with a parent with Swiss citizenship, have been recognised as a stateless child, if you believe you have been a Swiss citizen for
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Before you can apply for a C Permit: If you are moving to Switzerland for longer than three months you are required to apply for an L Permit or a B Permit. An L Permit is granted for foreign nationals who have an employment contract
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Article by Charlie Hartmann Learning to live with saying goodbye as others move on is never easy, but that should not stop us from making friendships to begin with. When we were in the full throes of our expat lives, I remember going to a
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The town of Lucerne heaved a huge sigh of relief as the budget was approved by a majority of 79%. This means that all institutions relying on town funding will be getting their budget, this not only affected schools but also festivals amongst others. Three
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You know the feeling – that sensation of building exhaustion, frustration, stress, and overwhelm. With the frenetic pace of life today many find themselves getting sick, fatigued, and burned-out. We are told we must find the right work-life balance and this will stop happening, but
In Switzerland, sole proprietorships, partnerships and legal entities (stock corporations) have bookkeeping and accounting requirements. The scope of the documentation and auditing obligations depend on the type of company, its turnover or size. Determination of the Financial Year For accounting purposes, the financial year must
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Welcome, Herzlich Willkommen and Grüezi in your new home, Switzerland! It’s amazing, right? The beautiful landscape of mountains and lakes, the old cobblestone roads and, not to mention, the fresh cakes and bread at the bakery. In all its beauty and charm it can also
First your eyes begin to itch, then your nose is runny and before you know it you have to blow your nose all the time. A lot of people suffer from allergies, approximately 20% of people living in Switzerland are affected. There are therapies and
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Renting versus Buying Homes in Switzerland In some countries there is nothing more normal than buying a house, doing it up and selling it for a profit a couple of years down the road, this way of thinking is completely foreign to Swiss cultures where
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