Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on the acquisition of land by persons abroad (Foreign Land Acquisition Introductory Law).

Subject

Land & soil

Keyword

Foreign land tenure Land tenure Land-use planning Policy/planning Land consolidation Subdivision of land Urban land Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Law implements the Federal Act on acquisition of land by persons abroad of 16 December 1983.. Article 1 establishes that the acquisition of land shall be authorized if this serves as principal residence. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: Cantonal license reasons and restrictions (I); Licensing and complaint authorities (II); Licensing and complaint procedures (III); Fees (IV); Final provisions (V).

Full text

German

Website

www.ai.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Loi fédérale sur l’acquisition d’immeubles par des personnes à l’étranger (LFAIE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1983 (2013)

Keyword: Land tenure, Foreign land tenure, Authorization/permit, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Decision of the Executive Board on fees for acquisition of land by persons abroad.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1994 (2003)

Keyword: Foreign land tenure, Land tenure, Royalties/fees, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX