Banks for tax non-residents living in Switzerland
The largest sub-market among residence countries: CHF income, pension-fund assets as equity, no conversion right. Olga Nikushkina has arranged more than 300 financings for tax non-residents since 2019.
Which banks finance tax non-residents living in Switzerland?
The largest sub-market among residence countries: CHF income, pension-fund assets as equity, no conversion right. The conversion right under §503 BGB does not apply — Switzerland is not an EU member. Of the 650+ banks in reach, tax non-residents generally have a circle of 6–10 institutions — for Switzerland the point above additionally decides which of them apply. Olga Nikushkina has arranged more than 300 financings for tax non-residents since 2019. This is not legal or tax advice.
What legally applies for residence in Switzerland
The conversion right under §503 BGB does not apply — Switzerland is not an EU member. Income is typically paid in CHF — details on the full constellation (loan-to-value, documents, currency discount) are on Residence Switzerland — all topics.
Frequently asked questions
Which banks finance tax non-residents living in Switzerland?
Does the conversion right under §503 BGB apply for residence in Switzerland?
What currency is my income paid in?
By country and topic
All banks for tax non-residents
Partner network, institution types, reach vs. brokerage.
All banks for tax non-residents →Residence Switzerland — all topics
Loan-to-value, documents, conditions for Switzerland.
Residence Switzerland — all topics →Run the numbers and check funding
Calculate your budget
How much property is realistically financeable with your equity and income?
Calculate your budget →KfW funding
Usually excluded for a pure investment property from abroad — returning for owner-occupation often opens up regular KfW programmes.
KfW funding →State funding by federal state
Almost every federal state has its own development bank, often combinable with KfW.
State funding by federal state →Discuss your case
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