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Capital Gains Tax on Property Sale: Rules, Calculation & Tips (2025)
Sell property in Switzerland with confidence. Learn how Geneva’s capital gains tax on property sale works and how to reduce it legally.
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| Step | What you do | Amount (CHF) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start with the selling price | 1,500,000 |
| 2 | Subtract the original purchase price | – 800,000 |
| 3 | Gross profit | 700,000 |
| 4 | Deduct eligible renovation costs | – 150,000 |
| 5 | Deduct transaction fees | – 50,000 |
| 6 | Taxable capital gain | 500,000 |
| 7 | Apply the canton’s tax rate (after 20-year holding reduction) | Rate on CHF 500,000 |
No. You only pay the tax if you realize a profit (the selling price minus all eligible costs). Furthermore, specific scenarios, such as selling your main residence and immediately reinvesting the proceeds (remploi) or property transfer due to inheritance, may lead to a complete deferral or tax exemption on property sale.
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Whether you are selling or looking to rent out your property, our Geneva team is here to help.Whether you are selling or looking to rent out your property, our Geneva team is here to help.
