Swiss Legal Guides

Explore our comprehensive guides on the main areas of Swiss law

Discover our detailed resources to understand your rights and obligations in various legal domains in Switzerland.

Swiss Employment Law

Employment contracts, termination, employee protection: everything you need to know about employment law in Switzerland.

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Swiss Family Law

Marriage, divorce, parental authority, alimony: comprehensive guide to Swiss family law.

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Swiss Immigration Law

Residence permits, family reunification, naturalization: all about immigration law in Switzerland.

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Swiss Tenancy Law

Rental agreements, termination, rent increases: understand your rights as tenant and landlord.

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Data Protection (FADP)

SME obligations, data subject rights: practical guide to Swiss FADP.

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Start a Company in Switzerland

AG, GmbH, sole proprietorship: legal forms, procedures and obligations for starting your business.

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Blogs

Swiss legal news, explained simply.

Rental deposit: three months, in an account in the tenant's name

Article 257e CO caps a home deposit at three months' rent. The money sits in a bank account in the tenant's name. The bank releases it only with agreement, an enforceable title, or after a year with no proceedings.

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