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SW3.1.1 Brexit and the Swiss residence certificate before 1 January 2021

Switzerland

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According to Swiss legislation, individuals are considered residents for tax purposes in Switzerland if they maintain their 'tax domicile' or a 'tax residence' in Switzerland.

Unless stated otherwise in a double tax convention, individuals are deemed to be 'tax residents' in Switzerland regardless of their nationalities if they (Federal Direct Tax Law, Art 3):

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    •ÌýÌýÌýÌý have the intention to permanently establish their usual abode in Switzerland, which is usually where they have their centre of vital interest, or

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    •ÌýÌýÌýÌý stay in Switzerland with the intention to exercise gainful activities for a consecutive

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