AutoCiel

AutoCiel was set up specifically to serve the expat car market in Switzerland and has built a clear process around the three main hurdles: determining whether your vehicle qualifies for duty-free import, managing the Swiss Federal Customs Administration paperwork, and then steering the car through the cantonal motor vehicle inspection (MFK). Staff speak five languages and deal regularly with cars arriving from the EU, UK, US and further afield.

Beyond importation, AutoCiel can source and buy pre-owned cars on your behalf if you’d rather skip the import process altogether. Their guide on importing premium vehicles explains the 4% automobile tax and 8.1% VAT that normally apply to vehicles owned for less than 12 months before the move date, so you can calculate costs before the decision is made.