Registration, Banking, Insurance, and Logistics. The first 30 days in Switzerland determine your long-term stability. A professional relocation agency turns this administrative maze into a structured, stress-free arrival.
Success in Switzerland is built on administrative precision. This is your roadmap.
Register at the Einwohnerkontrolle (City Hall). Bring your hard-copy house contract and passport. This triggers your legal residency.
Open your local account (UBS, Neon, etc.). Essential for receiving salary and paying your first month's rent.
Set up electricity (EWZ/EKZ), internet, and the mandatory Serafe radio/TV tax. Internet activation can take 10+ days.
Finalize your mandatory Health Insurance (KVG). Coverage is backdated to Day 1, so delaying only results in a larger back-payment.
Switzerland's insurance landscape is complex. We partner exclusively with Expat-Savvy.ch, the leading specialist and consultant for relocation agencies in Switzerland.
Why hire a relocation agency? It's not just about convenience; it's about access. Agencies have direct contacts at cantonal authorities and customs offices, allowing us to bypass common bottlenecks, pre-validate paperwork, and resolve "impossible" blockers.
Handling Form 13.20A, customs duties, and the rigorous MFK technical inspection. We handle the plate swap and tax filings.
Navigating quarantine rules, vaccination requirements, and mandatory dog registration on the Amicus database.
Swiss flats come as "empty shells". No light fixtures, no curtain rods. Our teams handle furniture assembly and electronics setup.
In Switzerland, who you know is as important as what you know. An agency doesn't just fill forms; they open doors that are otherwise closed to outsiders.
Agencies have direct relationships with HR departments, landlords, and canton authorities, often bypassing public queues and standard wait times.
From tax-free car imports to avoided registration fines, an agency ensures compliance in a country that is famous for its strict adherence to rules.
Focus on your new job while a local expert handles your utility setup, bank appointments, and the "empty shell" apartment logistics.
| Relocation Phase | DIY Potential Costs | Managed (ReloFinder) |
|---|---|---|
| | 2-3 Week Queue | Express Fast-Track |
| | Manual Research | Direct Specialist Consult |
| | High Risk (Registration) | Zero Fines Guarantee |
| | Fragmented Providers | One Point of Contact |
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