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Legal information on acquisition of real estate in Switzerland by persons abroad

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Procedures used to ascertain whether a permit is required

The declaratory procedure is characterised by:

  • Clarification of whether a permit is required
  • Decision-making responsibility
  • Referral to the licensing authority
  • Requested ruling
  • Legal force
  • Right of appeal

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  • Procedures used to ascertain whether a permit is required
    • Clarification of whether a permit is required
    • Decision-making responsibility
    • Referral to the licensing authority
    • Requested ruling
    • Legal force
    • Right of appeal
  • Grounds for approval
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    • Occupational pension provisioning
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