International Relocation & Residency Advisory

IDP Consulting SA provides Relocation & Residency Advisory services tailored to international High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and families seeking to establish their residence in Switzerland.

The firm supports clients throughout the entire relocation process, managing all administrative, documentary, logistical, and organisational aspects through an integrated approach grounded in the highest standards of confidentiality.

Services include the coordination of a vetted network of qualified professionals across all relevant disciplines involved in the transition, including tax advisors, legal counsel, fiduciaries, real estate operators, educational institutions, and financial intermediaries, ensuring a structured and efficient management of the relocation.

Service offering:

• Integrated coordination of relocation processes and transfer of residence to Switzerland;

• Assistance in the preparation and management of administrative and regulatory documentation;

• Support in obtaining residence permits and fulfilling the administrative requirements connected to registration with the relevant Swiss authorities;

• Coordination of and access to an established network of tax, legal, and fiduciary professionals operating in Switzerland;

• Assistance in the search, selection, and supervision of activities related to the lease or acquisition of residential properties in Switzerland, based on the client's residential, territorial, and asset-related requirements;

• Assistance in opening and managing banking relationships with Swiss financial institutions;

• Support in the selection and activation of mandatory and complementary insurance coverage;

• Logistical coordination of the family relocation and local integration process, including activities related to family reunification, school enrolment, and operational organisation;

• Coordination of international wealth structures, including holding companies, trusts, and corporate vehicles;

• Management and oversight of processes related to taxation by expenditure ("forfait fiscal"), including coordination of interactions between the client and the relevant authorities.