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6 posts,
01:38 today
Setting up a Swiss subsidiary
If you don't need work permits, you can simply register a branch office of the US company, it is the cheapest option to get you going. Only difficult requirement is a certified translation of the company's M&A and cert of inc.
14 posts,
00:11 today
Good news about cold callers/spam
I get these when I use my UK SIM. In the last two weeks, I've had several calls from Chad, Somalia and the Seychelles. When I spoke to my UK provider about this, they hadn't got a clue what I was talking about, and couldn't care less.
108 posts,
23:34 yesterday
URGENT Car Crash Help
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If we now would do a survey and people should guess my IQ I doubt if I would make it to three digits...
I so am not used to laws being written like such, in Dutch law a situation like this in the text would be unthinkable.
65 posts,
23:33 yesterday
Amount of pocket money
I totally agree with you. On the other hand maybe the pressure to keep up with peers is much stronger than it was when we were teens. Or not, maybe nothing ever changes lol Of course I wanted to be "cool" like the "cool ones" but at…
IT support? Even in 3rd level I have yet to encounter anyone NOT being able to converse in German at B2 level at the very least (98% are Swiss, Germans or speak German at excellent levels)
Sure, English is often used in such environment.…
"Policing by consent" indicates that the legitimacy of policing in the eyes of the public is based upon a general consensus of support that follows from transparency about their powers, their integrity in exercising those powers and their…
Guess this explains why the loyalty program for the Coop card is so generous, why their "Christmas pack" for loyal customers is so awesome, and why they don't quibble over any kind of product returns.
I am however finally through with…
5 posts,
22:40 yesterday
RAV benefits denied
3 posts,
21:59 yesterday
Coop (Salt) Mobile
9 posts,
21:46 yesterday
Can't add a thread
Read the 'sticky' posts at the top of any of the Marketplace forums - all will be explained. Members who only join in order to sell something are discouraged, so try to join in discussions with some real input and you'll soon…
52 posts,
21:43 yesterday
Life in Zurich vs Munich
I'll reuse this useful thread with a few questions of my own. I'm also considering a move to Zurich from Munich, but I have a few questions about family life.
Now, I love Munich because the infrastructure is great for family people.…
Most unlikely the OP is a NonDom, you are correct that NonDoms are charged tax on a remittance basis. NonDoms tend to live off capital rather than income & have a zero tax liability for 7 years, it gets quite expensive after that…
7 posts,
21:01 yesterday
How to add a mezzanine?
We had something similar in our house in Asia and I have seen some houses here with this as well. I never found this space terribly useful because the ladder is not the most ideal access. A few places have spiral stairs and this is…
4 posts,
20:29 yesterday
Tennis gear
If you have the patience you can find display kitchens and bathroom fittings from the major suppliers at slashed prices. If the units fit without a complete re-work you can save a bundle. However, you must be flexible about the colour and…
Only 20?
I've been to a viewing this afternoon where there were at least 50 other people viewing the apartment. OH was running late, so I stayed in the place for 30mins, and there was a constant stream of people coming through the door.…
I don't think there's any hard and fast rules, and it will anyway vary with which canton and office you're going through. I did courses up to B2 through RAV in OW/NW last and earlier this year, for example, but they were run in Luzern, as…
28 posts,
19:45 yesterday
Question about '13eme' salary
EF is like a pub; After the fourth beer you start asking things that are on your mind. The only difference in a pub is that he throws a round if you tell him yes, you'll get a 13th salary (who cares if the info is wrong, after all he…
87 posts,
19:18 yesterday
USA to leave UNESCO
This, from the NY Times suggests that Israel might not completely appreciate the US withdrawal
https://www.nytimes.com/...
Paraphrasing...
While the UN is decidedly anti Israel, Israel remains a member and prefers to work to change…
17 posts,
19:13 yesterday
English speaking dentist
https://www.zahnarztzent...
Zahnarzt Stephan Baumgartner - he did an emergency root canal and the dentists back in the states were impressed with his work. His wife is from Minnesota so his english is impeccable. Really nice guy too.…
Perhaps if the kid is slightly older and I'm still a stay at home dad. Atm I would have to disappoint the customer and let him/her wait if the little one needs attention regardless of how many wheels are on the car.
Ah AVS here then, thank you. I shall consider the matter. I am still fuming about the total & utter waste of time continual letters, time & a notary signature for something that is totally ridiculous. Little flies going up back passages…
Where to start? Most common suggestion it is, then..
"Bodega Espagnola" is very down to Earth Tapas place, right in the Niederdörfli, and - for Zürich - fairly affordable.
Don't let yourself being fooled by Google's 3.8/5, plenty…
There is no nationality requirement to buy a monthly ticket, anyone can get one.
It's probably not worth assuming you'll be travelling *really* far - if anything just assume you'll be in Zurich or the business areas near the…
I used Aspin International to move a studio apartment's worth of stuff from Zurich to London, and then back again 2 years later. Competent and guided me through the paperwork. It was about £1100 for a really big van of stuff on dates of…
Simple: Call your cantons tax office and ask them. They can say how it really is and you can even request a written answer you can legally rely on (even when not according the actual law).
You would find the information under the topic…
12 posts,
16:47 yesterday
Window blind cord dropped
I do apologize for assuming you were a tenant. Indeed if you are an owner this is your problem.
Most of the manufacturers put their name on the product. Often it is on the bottom slat somewhere. That is a good starting point.
However,…
1 post,
16:40 yesterday
DH / XC day
106 posts,
16:38 yesterday
Microspot CHF15 off
I don't think I have ever seen Digitec offer any kind of discount code. Microspot usually gives rabatts from 5-20CHF. Conrad gives codes on occasion as well, but their prices are generally higher than Microspot.
Perhaps some people are confused by what is meant by 'ward'...a hospital ward consists of several rooms...both public and private...even a general ward would not have more the 4 people to a room...the risk of spreading disease would be an…
Hello hello, we play Witikon at the moment, generally on Sunday's @ 10.00 (depending on how many people are up for a game).
You're of course more than welcome to join, just send me your number and I will add you to the group.
Cheers,
Maybe.
In terms of rate - probably true, you can negotiate with the buyer to take on the mortgage, typically you would work out the difference to the cost of a new fixed rate at the time of sale, with some small advantage to the buyer…
Bonus trivial factoid: George Young, a founding member of the Easybeats, produced the first six AC/DC albums and his younger brothers Malcolm and Angus were the founding members of Acker Dacker.
Quite a musically influential trio,…
Organ donation: initiative aims to change Swiss system to ‘opt out’
A group of young Swiss has launched a campaign to change the system of organ donation in Switzerland.
Tips for learning Swiss German from those who have
What is Swiss German, or Schwiizertüütsch, anyway?
Swiss village gets to keep abandoned gold bars
The village of Klingnau in the canton of Aargau just got a bit richer: the commune is now allowed to keep 100,000 francs worth of gold bars that were found in a field five years ago.
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