Acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (Lex Koller)
As a foreign person, am I allowed to purchase a house or apartment (land) in the Canton of Zug? If you are a foreign person and have a question about the purchase of residential property in the canton of Zug, you are at the right website.
What is it about? «Lex Koller»
The Federal Act on the acquisition of real estate by persons abroad (BewG; as kown as «Lex Koller») regulates the conditions, to which persons may acquire real estate in Switzerland. There are restrictions for persons abroad. We enforce this law for real estate in the Canton of Zug. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
More information
The Land Registry and Geoinformation Office will clarify whether a procedure for determining the non-approval obligation will be initiated. The attached questionnaire must be submitted to the Land Registry and Geoinformation Office together with the legal transaction when acquiring residential property and/or building land for residential purposes.
Questionnaire Office of Land Registry and Geoinformation
- EU/EFTA nationals who are legally and actually resident in Switzerland are not subject to the «Lex Koller».
- Nationals of third countries (non-EU/EFTA countries) who are legally and actually resident in Switzerland may acquire real estate for their own residential purposes.
- The acquisition of business premises is not subject to the «Lex Koller».
- Vacation and second homes: The Canton of Zug has no quotas for vacation and second homes. In the Canton of Zug, the acquisition of vacation and second homes by persons abroad is not possible.
iOnline application for natural persons
Application form natural persons (PDF)
Leaflet in English: Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (Federal Office of Justice)
- With registered office abroad: Companies with registered office abroad can only acquire business locations.
- Domiciled in Switzerland: Companies domiciled in Switzerland may acquire real estate provided they are not deemed to be under foreign control. Foreign control exists if persons abroad own more than one-third of the capital or voting rights or have granted significant loans.
iOnline application for companies
Application form companies (PDF)
Leaflet in English: Acquisition of Real Estate by Persons Abroad (Federal Office of Justice)
Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:00 - 12:00 13:30 - 17:00
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