Arriving in Switzerland follows a fairly precise order. Here are the steps, and for each what this portal already documents.
Depending on nationality and purpose: L, B, C, G (cross-border). Conditions and procedures differ between EU/EFTA and third countries.
With the municipality's residents office, usually within 8 to 14 days. The deadline and documents vary from one municipality to the next.
Mandatory, to be taken out within 3 months of arrival, with retroactive effect to the arrival date.
Withholding tax for most newcomers, then ordinary assessment above certain thresholds.
School is compulsory, free and organised by the canton. Daycare places often need to be requested well in advance.
Municipality-level detail — residents office hours, registration deadline, documents, fees — is collected from official municipal websites and then verified. No municipality is documented yet.
The full guides (permits, insurance, pensions, housing) are being written. This portal shows only what has been verified.