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Ask HN: Using startups.ch to move to Switzerland. Non-EU citizens?

8 points by wagerlabs ↗ HN
My understanding is that you can use startups.ch to incorporate and then take the certificate of having a company to the local government office (Kreisburo) and tell them that you have moved to Switzerland. You tell them that you have your own Swiss company, and that you want a residence permit, then present your bank statement to show that you are not broke. Then you get a 5-year residence and work permit.

This is the procedure for European Union (EU) citizens. Does it work for non-EU citizens as well?

How much money do you need to have to show that you are not broke?

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johkra
Disclaimer: I'm from the EU and I'm only going to finish my studies in Switzerland. Everything I say is only a guess.

To my best knowledge, you need about 14.000€ for a year as a student, but this seems to depend on your location. But since you need at least 20.000 SFr to incorporate a GmbH (similar to Limited) anyway, this shouldn't be a big deal.

Things are generally a lot more difficult for non-EU citizens - they have a lot more trouble with a visa when they want to study. I think it's similar for work permits.

My advise: Ask startups.ch for info and check the information with a lawyer. Things will get very ugly otherwise, since getting a flat requires you to show that you have work, iirc.

ig1
I'm no expert, but I was under the impression that EU citizens are free to live and work in Switzerland under bilateral treaties anyway ?