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THE GREAT TURNING POINT – WHY THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO CHOOSE THEIR OWN LIVES, THEIR COUNTRY AND THEIR FREEDOM

For decades, the model for success seemed set in stone: living where the work is, accepting geographical constraints, putting up with a sometimes harsh climate, rising living costs, increasing tax…

SWITZERLAND – THE QUIET AGONY OF A COUNTRY THAT IS FLEEING… AND FROM WHICH PEOPLE ARE FLEEING

06 November 2025

Since the start of the year, more than 68,000 Swiss people have packed their bags. A record figure, according to Blick, which sounds like an admission of collective failure. The famous ‘Swiss quality…

SWITZERLAND’S SLOW MO SUFFOCATION – CO₂ QUOTAS? BETWEEN GREEN TAXES AND CARBON CAGES, THE GREAT EXODUS HAS BEGUN

Forget snow capped Alps, Switzerland’s new frontier is now the nearest airport… and not to catch a flight, but to flee the Confederation.

FOR A THIRD OF THE SWISS – FROM THE CAULDRON READY TO BOIL… TO THE BROKEN BOWL…

In Switzerland, “one third” is no longer an abstract concept: it’s your neighbor, your coworker, your cousin who ditches toothpaste to pay for their LAMal.

CAMBODIA – WHEN A FOREIGNER WISHES TO PURCHASE LAND IN THE KINGDOM

This is a frequently asked question, and the legal provisions on the matter are clear. Whilst foreigners are not permitted to own land directly in Cambodia, there are, however, legal and recognised…

INVESTING IN PORTUGAL

In 2012, Portugal introduced measures to simplify the tax regime for so-called Non-Habitual Residents, with a view to attracting non-resident foreigners to the country. These measures have led to a…

HOW PORTUGAL IS HEADING TOWARDS FULL EMPLOYMENT... BY DOING THE OPPOSITE OF WHAT BRUSSELS DEMANDS

A rise in the minimum wage, a tax on high turnover, an increase in pensions… Lisbon is daring to go against the EU’s economic dogma. And much to the chagrin of the advocates of austerity, this policy…

STATUS OF NON-HABITUAL TAX RESIDENT IN PORTUGAL (RNH)

14 February 2018

Here is the opportunity available to residents in Portugal to receive your pension and other types of income tax-free

TOWARDS A NEW 50-YEAR LEASE AGREEMENT IN THAILAND!!

12 February 2018

At present, the only legal lease in Thailand is a 30-year contract, which is then renewed every 30 years, usually subject to a small administrative fee; this works very well with reputable companies…

PRESS - THAI GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES A 10-YEAR VISA FOR FOREIGNERS AGED 50 AND OVER

17 January 2018

For the time being, this is merely an announcement, but the information comes from the current government’s official spokesperson. A 10-year visa is reportedly to be introduced for people over the…

A SUCCESSFUL RETIREMENT IN THAILAND: WHICH VISA FOR WHICH ACTIVITY?

05 January 2018

Did you know that Thailand is one of the most popular destinations for freelancers? Indeed, for someone who can work remotely, why not treat yourself to an ‘office’ with a sea view and year-round…

LIFESTYLE IN THAILAND

31 December 2017

Thailand is one of those countries where life is truly enjoyable. However, if you’re thinking of moving to Thailand, it’s important to be well prepared to avoid disappointment.

THREE MILLION SENIOR CITIZENS AGED OVER 65 BY 2060: A MARKET WORTH ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD

20 November 2017

The Swiss population is living longer and longer, and pensioners – who are increasingly well-off – are also staying active for longer. The TTC programme took a look at the companies aiming to tap…

ABOUT A THIRD OF PENSIONERS RECEIVE THEIR AHV PENSIONS ABROAD

20 November 2017

An increasing number of former foreign workers and Swiss expatriates are receiving their AHV pensions from outside Switzerland. This now accounts for 32.3% of the total. This is a source of…

RETIREMENT AND INVESTMENT – WHY NOT CONSIDER INVESTING IN OVERSEAS PROPERTY INSTEAD?

15 November 2017

We have known for a long time that Swiss pensions (AVS – for those who will receive them…) will not be enough to cover the living costs of future pensioners who wish to continue living in Switzerland.

A DIFFERENT WAY OF LIVING

13 October 2017

At a time when remote working is reshaping our lifestyles, many people dream of a more peaceful daily life, far from the hustle and bustle of city life. With this in mind, NOVUSVIA offers an…

OLD AGE: THE END OF RETIREMENT IN THE SUN?

30 September 2017

With 32% of AHV pensions being paid abroad, some are considering the possibility of reducing them. Jean-Luc Addor (SVP/VS) wants to know what the potential savings would be if AHV and IV pensions…

THE SPECTRE OF A MERGED AVS AND 2ND PILLAR…

22 September 2017

...Or how to prevent citizens from having the funds (or the portion required for a mortgage) to purchase property abroad should they leave Switzerland!

SWITZERLAND - AHV - SWISS PENSIONERS ARE WORSE OFF THAN THEIR NEIGHBOURS

18 September 2017

Compared with the rest of Europe, the Swiss receive high pensions, but their purchasing power plummets when adjusted…

THAILAND, A PARADISE FOR SWISS RETIREES

Many Swiss people are settling in this country. Take Walter Faedo, for example, who has been living in Chiang Mai for five years.

IN PORTUGAL, A ‘GOLDEN’ TAX SYSTEM IS ATTRACTING SWISS PENSIONERS

RNH – The ‘non-habitual resident’ status is attracting more and more older people to settle in Portugal. Agencies have specialised in helping people purchase property

THE PROPERTY MARKET IN PORTUGAL

01 February 2017

Why invest in Portugal? Because it is a country in the Eurozone, with economic growth and foreign investment on the rise

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