Working in Switzerland with Permit C but living abroad

Visas, Permits, Passports and Naturalization
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My wife (+2kids) will start a 3-year job in the Netherlands. We are all permit C holders (which will be renewed in 2months). I can't leave my job at the moment and would move with them after the first year and work remotely as well as commute back and forth to Switzerland.

So, in the first year kids will stay here and we keep the appartment. Afterwards, we will subrent and move abroad.

I am not sure what is a "wise" strategic decision concerning my work agreement, tax and permit status? I guess, wife and kids should pause their permit C.

- Should I keep an address in Switzerland for the remaining two years in order to keep my working permit? That would imply that I actually can't register in the Netherlands, right?

Thanks for any advice.

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The Permit can be suspended for up to 4 years upon departure. It protects your ability to come back and regain the Permit C. This feature is designed precisely for such short term needs.

Holding a Permit C while no longer living in CH is fraught with legal and tax implications. Be wary of anyone who advises you otherwise.

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This depends on Dutch law. But the correct thing seems to be to get a Swiss cross border permit G, as your center of live is in the Netherlands.
https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home…g_eu_efta.html

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Only for certain reasons, for study or if your Swiss employer is sending you abroad.

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It isn’t automatic for everyone that asks for an extension. Talk to your commune first.

A C permit is permanent residence. If you are not a resident you don’t qualify.

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Thank you! This seems to be the correct way. I wonder what happens to my C status. Will it be frozen or will i loose it once I switch to G status?

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“Obviously” when you go from C to G you will loose your C as you are no longer a permanent resident of Switzerland. As a previous C holder it is simpler to get back C.

For details see SEM Weisung Ausländerbereich Chapter 3.5.3.2.1 and 3.5.3.2.3 in the worst you would have to wait 5 years.

https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/de/home…erbereich.html

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Given that this is an English forum and there are two identical (and quite common) grammatical errors here relating to the use of “loose” vs “lose”, I submit the following in the spirit of helpfulness:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/word…vs-loose-usage

-Dr. M.