Immigration and permits
Specialists in Swiss work and residence permits, for EU and non-EU arrivals, plus family reunification and renewals.
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Big Four firm specializing in Global Mobility services, immigration programs, and relocation support for corporations and individuals moving to Switzerland.
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Big Four firm offering relocation and immigration support for professionals and executives moving to Switzerland from abroad.
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Big Four firm with dedicated immigration law practice including permit applications, compliance audits, and ongoing employment support.
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International law firm in Geneva and Zurich offering immigration services for individuals and corporations relocating to Switzerland.
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International law firm with Zurich and Geneva offices providing comprehensive immigration and relocation legal services for individuals and businesses.
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Zurich and Geneva
Leading global immigration firm with Swiss offices offering work permits, business immigration, and corporate mobility services.
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Big Four firm offering immigration services, relocation advisory, and work permit support with established contacts to Swiss federal and cantonal authorities.
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Swiss law firm specializing in employment, pensions, and immigration law for work permits and high-net-worth individual relocations.
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Swiss law firm with an International Mobility & Investment Migration practice assisting high-net-worth individuals and corporations with Swiss residence.
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Wealth management firm guiding high-net-worth clients through citizenship planning and residency assistance.
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Comprehensive relocation agency with offices in Geneva, Lausanne, and Zurich handling permits, housing, and expat procedures
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Bern · since 1977
Established Swiss relocation firm combining immigration support with moving, home search, and settling services nationwide.
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Montreux
An English-language immigration law firm based in Montreux that advises both EU and non-EU nationals. Its work covers employment permits, intra-company transfers, cross-border commuter and posted-worker permits, and entrepreneur, investor, and lump-sum taxation routes. The family side includes spouse, partner, fiancé(e), child, and dependent-relative permits, and the firm also handles C permit settlement, naturalisation, Schengen visas, and appeals.
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Multi-service relocation provider handling HR, payroll, visa and work permit paperwork across Switzerland.
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Work permit specialists offering full relocation support across all Swiss cantons
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High-net-worth residency services covering immigration planning and lump-sum taxation setup
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Zurich
A Zurich law firm whose practice covers work permits and immigration alongside employment law. It files work permit applications in German, French, and Italian across all Swiss cantons and handles negotiations with labour market and immigration authorities, plus visas, translations, and legalisations. Immigration matters are run by an in-house immigration advisor. The website is available in English.
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Zurich
A business law firm with offices in Zurich and Zug whose migration practice advises companies and individuals. It handles residence and work permit applications for third-country nationals, permits for executives and highly qualified specialists, international secondments, cross-border commuter permits, and family reunification, covering both EU/EFTA and non-EU/EFTA nationals. The firm also does naturalisations and represents clients in appeal proceedings. English services are available.
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Law firm specializing in immigration, visas, work permits, residency permits, and relocation
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Housing search and relocation guidance across Zurich, Zug, Schwyz, and Basel for expat arrivals
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Citizenship and investment immigration specialist navigating Swiss residency pathways for global clients.
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Assists EU and non-EU nationals obtaining residence and work permits, including B and C
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Zurich
A Zurich-based immigration firm handling Swiss residence permit applications, family reunification, permit renewals and cantonal registration procedures for international professionals and their families.
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International relocation firm providing destination services and support for Switzerland moves
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Geneva · since 2008
A Geneva practice aimed at expats that gives paid consultations on Swiss permits and immigration, online by Zoom or in person. It advises on work permits including B and L permits, C settlement permits, family reunification, retirement permits, and naturalisation, covering both EU and non-EU situations. A consultation runs as a fixed-fee session with a written summary afterwards. The site is in English.
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Swiss immigration lawyers specializing in residence permits including B, C, L, G, N, and S categories
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Employer of Record service letting international companies hire and manage employees in Switzerland legally.
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Geneva
The Swiss arm of a global immigration firm, with a Geneva office handling individual and corporate cases. It covers work and business permits across the L, B, D, 120-day, and G commuter categories, plus student visas, retirement and medical-related residence, and family applications for spouses, parents, and children. Corporate work includes larger employee moves and compliance, for both EU/EFTA and third-country nationals. Staff work in English and other languages.
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Zurich · since 2001
A Zurich firm that obtains work and residence permits in every Swiss canton and advises on the law on foreign nationals. More than 100 HR departments use it to handle permits for foreign specialists, and it adds relocation and destination services for arriving employees. It also runs training on current immigration topics. The website is available in English, German, and French.
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Premium relocation services for high-net-worth families with permit coordination and tax guidance
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Immigration law services specializing in Swiss residence permit acquisition and legal processes
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Immigration law firm offering specialist guidance on Swiss relocation for professional transfers
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Geneva-based specialist guiding expats through bank account opening and Swiss procedures
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Digital relocation agency designed specifically for expatriates and newcomers searching for Swiss housing
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Integrated relocation, tax, and wealth planning services for arrivals to Switzerland
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Professional tax and expat income advisory across Zurich, Basel, Zug, and Lucerne
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Corporate relocation support helping HR teams coordinate Swiss administrative processes
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Relocation and residential letting services serving the Greater Zurich and Zug regions
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Home search and relocation support helping expatriate arrivals establish housing in Switzerland
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Zurich
The practice of attorney Sara Brandon-Kaufmann, an English-speaking Swiss immigration lawyer based in Zurich who works across the cantons. She handles B work permits, C settlement permits, naturalisation, visa applications and extensions, and family reunification, for both EU/EFTA and third-country nationals. A large part of the work is appeals against negative decisions and cases of permit revocation or non-renewal.
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Expat relocation service offering insights from insurance partners on Swiss moving preparation
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Zug · since 2013
A Zug-based relocation firm that leads with Swiss permit work, coordinating with migration offices in Zurich, Zug, Geneva, Basel, and beyond. It handles B residence permits, L short-term permits, C permanent-residence permits, and family reunification for spouses and dependent children, covering both EU/EFTA and non-EU pathways. The firm works in English and quotes typical processing windows by permit type.
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Comprehensive expat support provider handling Swiss relocation and administrative processes
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Global payroll provider supporting expatriate assignments and employment administration in Switzerland.
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Accounting, tax, payroll and HR services tailored to expats and international entrepreneurs relocating to Switzerland.
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Zurich
A Zurich firm working on migration law for both EU/EFTA and non-EU/EFTA nationals. It handles residence permits and visas across the L, B, Ci, C, G, F, and N categories, work permits for foreign employees, family reunification, and naturalisation in both the ordinary and facilitated tracks. It also takes asylum cases and appeals, and represents clients before cantonal courts and the federal courts. The site is in English.
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Zurich
Boutique immigration consultancy in Zurich specializing in work permits, retirement visas, and lump-sum taxation applications.
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Switzerland
A consultancy focused on Swiss permit and visa options for people moving for work. It helps clients work out which permit fits and files L and B permit applications with the competent cantonal authorities. The service centres on the work and residence permit process rather than full-package relocation. The site is in English.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of help can I get if I'm moving to Switzerland for a job?
You can choose from Big Four firms, global immigration specialists, or local law firms that handle work permits and employment law. Some providers focus specifically on corporate mobility while others assist individual professionals and executives.
Can these specialists help my family move with me?
Yes, many of the listed service providers offer assistance with family reunification. Some relocation agencies and law firms specialize in these specific residency procedures for arriving expats.
I am a high-net-worth individual. Are there experts who handle complex residency cases?
Several Swiss law firms and wealth management firms specialize in assisting high-net-worth individuals with residency and citizenship planning. These experts focus on investment migration and complex legal requirements for affluent clients.
Do any of these companies offer more than just permit assistance?
Many relocation agencies and firms provide end-to-end support including housing searches, moving services, and settling procedures. Some even offer compliance audits and ongoing employment support to help you get established nationwide.