sign in sign up
<<
Home , Basel, Canton of Uri, Geneva, Lucerne, Schwyz, Zug

Fact sheet on lump-sum taxation for private individuals

Welcome to your success! Enjoy the advantages of the – a natural paradise.

The peaceful coexistence of different cultures and a tradition First and foremost, however, the Canton of Uri is a veritable of open-mindedness have made a popular natural paradise: set amidst the Mediterranean ambience of destination at the heart of . For centuries, the country Lake Uri and the Gotthard glacier lie snow-capped moun- has been synonymous with stability, security and neutrality, tains, unspoilt romantic valleys and lush green forests, all principles that shaped Switzerland‘s distinctively humanitar- surrounded by clean air; the quintessence of Switzerland in ian tradition. That is why many international organisations – other words. such as the or the International Red Cross – have their in Switzerland. In Switzerland, the cantons have fiscal sovereignty. This independence in matters of tax policy means that the The Canton of Uri, one of the three founding cantons of the individual cantons are in healthy fiscal competition to one Swiss Confederation, is a particularly strong example of these another. This competition in turn helps to raise national per- traditional values. The very low crime rate in Uri is indicative formance efficiency and infrastructure quality. Offering tax of the high level of safety for residents; the conservative and rates that are among the most attractive in Switzerland, the prudent decisions of the Uri electorate afford security for Canton of Uri is also the place to come for private individuals investments; the , as a stable currency in global who are interested in lump-sum taxation. demand, provides security for capital invested here. Lump-sum taxation. For security and prosperity.

THE KEY POINTS GLOBAL COMPARISON: INCOME TAX RATES WITH This simple and attractive type of taxation is aimed at REGULAR TAXATION ­persons with foreign nationality, who are relocating their main domicile to the Canton of Uri from abroad for the Hongkong 15.00 first time and at the same time do not engage in any gain- Singapore 20.00 ful activity in Switzerland. In the case of married couples, both spouses must fulfil these conditions. 22.86 Uri 25.49

Lump-sum taxation is not calculated on the basis of the Brazil 27.50 actual income and effective assets of these persons, but 28.21 is geared to their living costs and/or consumer spending 31.17 in Switzerland and abroad (costs of accommodation, ­travel, etc.). The bases of assessment are set in each 37.43 case according to the individual lifestyle of the taxable USA 39.60 person and their family. The minimum amounts for income South 40.00 taxes (federal and cantonal) are: 43.00

Geneva 44.75 – seven times the annual rent or imputed rental value of the , house, etc. 45.00 – but not less than CHF 400,000 45.00

UK 45.00 In addition, at cantonal level, wealth tax is calculated Australia 45.00 based on twenty times the deemed taxable income. 50.00

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 0 10 20 30 40 50 The minimum requirements for lump-sum taxation, also Max. income tax rates (single, no children, no religious denomination). known as expenditure-based taxation, are handled differ- Source: prepared by author based on KPMG Switzerland/KPMG International, 2016 ently in the individual cantons. As comparison with other cantons shows, the Canton of Please note that persons of working age (under 55) from Uri – with low minimum income and assets – offers one of non-EU/EFTA states will be subject to higher minimum the most attractive fiscal burdens in Switzerland: tax bases. Residence permits are generally granted on the basis of cantonal fiscal interests. Approval is Canton Minimum Minimum Minimum tax ultimately given by the State Secretariat for Migration income CHF assets CHF amount CHF (SEM) in Berne. Uri 400,000 8,000,000 71,778

Zug 500,000 10,000,000 84,500

Schwyz 600,000 12,000,000 128,715 ADVANTAGES Lucerne 600,000 12,000,000 144,263 Lump-sum taxation is advantageous for wealthy and Zurich Expenditure-based taxation not available financially sound individuals because (for example) it means that they do not have to fill in tax declarations with In the Canton of Uri, cantonal tax, municipal tax and global income and assets. Setting a lump sum for taxable direct federal tax together result in an overall tax burden income and assets can also bring benefits for tax purpos- of just CHF 111,740. es. A further advantage is that the Canton of Uri does not impose any taxes on inheritances and donations in the case of gifts and legacies to direct successors. PRECONDITIONS FOR THE MIGRATION PROCEDURE The Migration Department of the Canton of Uri implements the federal Foreign Nationals Act in Uri. It offers advice to employers and foreigners who wish to work and live in Uri.

Applications by citizens of EU/EFTA states: applications for lump-sum taxation by interested parties and persons without gainful activity will be granted on condition that the applicant has sufficient financial resources and can provide evidence of adequate sickness and accident insurance cover.

Application submitted Approval granted

Approval UR

2 weeks

Expected time until approval

Applications by citizens of non-EU/EFTA states (nationals of third countries) will be examined on a case-by-case ba- sis. Where there is no gainful activity, approval may be granted to pensioners aged 55 or over or to individuals on fiscal grounds if certain conditions are fulfilled.

Application submitted Approval received

Examination by Examination by SEM Berne Approval UR Migration UR

2 weeks 1 month 2 months

Expected time until possible approval

For further details please see our other information sheets at www.ur.ch/migration. Your location Tel. +41418713330,www.urilaw.ch Anwalts-undNotarenverbandUrner (Urilawyerandnotaryassociation),Postfach,6460Altdorf,Switzerland LEGAL ADVICE Mattig-Suter undPartner, Lehnplatz9,Postfach740,6460Altdorf,Switzerland,Tel. +41418756400,www.mattig.ch Convisa AG,Schiesshüttenweg6,6460Altdorf,Switzerland,Tel. +41418720030,www.convisa.ch BDO AG,Marktgasse4,6460Altdorf,Switzerland,Tel. +41418747070,www.bdo.ch Contact dataatwww.standort-uri.ch [email protected] We are happytobringtogetherpartnersfrom business,thecommunityandpolitics. personal advice.We offeryouallthese–andtheguaranteesthatourcustomersrightlyexpect.Ouradviceisfree. As ourcustomer, youexpectafast,competentandauthoritativeresponseaswellexcellent toyourconcerns, Your partner BUSINESS ANDTAX ADVICE www.standort-uri.ch +41418752412 Fax +41418752808 Tel. [email protected] Stefan Büeler BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 4 hoursbycar amMain Lucerne Lucerne Basel 4 hoursbycar Altdorf Zurich www.standort-uri.ch +41418752412 Fax +41418752401 Tel. [email protected] Christoph Müller 2 hoursbycar Milan TAX OFFICE + [email protected] Tel. Pius Imholz www.ur.ch/steuern + 41 8752140 41 8752133Fax www.standort-uri.ch 6460 Altdorf,Switzerland Klausenstrasse 4 Business Development Department ofEconomicAffairs MIGRATION www.ur.ch/migration +41418752792 Fax +41418752705 Tel. [email protected] Patrik Zwyssig

Edition August 2017