Swiss Capital Gains Tax Calculator

No — as a private investor, capital gains on shares, ETFs and bonds are tax-free in Switzerland. You only pay wealth tax on the value you hold and income tax on dividends. Gains become taxable only if the federal tax authority classifies you as a 'professional securities dealer'.

Crypto held by a private investor is treated like securities: capital gains are tax-free, but the holdings count for wealth tax (year-end value) and any staking, mining or lending rewards count as taxable income at receipt.

Zurich's Grundstückgewinnsteuer is progressive. Rates start around 40% for short holdings under 2 years and decrease by roughly 1 percentage point per year, hitting about 20% after 20+ years of ownership. There is also a surcharge of up to 50% for very short holdings.

From the date the property entered your ownership (notary/land-registry date) to the date of the new sale contract. Inheritance and gifts usually carry over the original purchase date, which preserves any holding-period discount.

Notary and land-registry fees on both purchase and sale, real-estate agent commission, transfer tax, and value-adding renovations (new kitchen, extension, energy upgrades). Pure maintenance (painting, repairs) is not deductible from the gain — it goes against income tax.

Yes. The Liegenschaftsgewinnsteuer is levied at the location of the property, regardless of the seller's residence or nationality. Non-residents typically have a portion of the proceeds withheld by the notary as a security.