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Permits
Our immigration experts and lawyers assist and help you simplify your Swiss permits application process with ease.
Naturalization
We can help you with your naturalization application and assist you in communicating with the authorities until you become a Swiss citizen.
Start a business
If you want to start a business, we can assist you with establishing your company in Switzerland.
Employment
Contact our lawyers to review a document, assist you with your case or for any employment law questions.
Divorce
If you need legal advice to start your divorce proceedings or need a specialist to assist you, book a consultation.
Inheritance
Our lawyers can assist you with all the steps required in your situation, starting with drafting a will.
If you are being investigated by law enforcement, you want to press charges or else, our dedicated criminal attorneys are here to help.
Are you a company and need help with permits? Outsource your permits to LegalExpat and get highly competitive rates and access to our tool "DeliverPermit" .
Let our experienced legal team guide you through the complexities of tenancy law, whether you are a landlord or a tenant.
Our expert lawyers in property law provide guidance for buying, selling, resolving disputes, and drafting contracts.
How can Legal Expat Switzerland assist you?
Legal Expat provides immigration services and legal advice to the expatriate community living and working in Switzerland.
Our English-speaking team can assist you with the various issues you may face as an expat in Switzerland.
We also provide our immigration and employment law services to companies based in Switzerland through our exclusive service DeliverPermit.
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- How to apply for a fast-tracked C permit ?
- Alimony in the event of separation of a married couple
- Swiss naturalization: What are the 5 conditions to be eligible ?
- Shortage of skilled foreign workers on the Swiss job market: consequences for work permit
- Swiss immigration: The 10 golden rules you need to know
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