Corporate Relocation Services in Switzerland
For HR departments, mobility teams, and global partners—helping employees feel at home faster.
Corporate relocation to Switzerland shouldn't drain your HR team's time or your mobility budget. Between navigating canton-specific work permit rules, sourcing scarce housing in Zurich and Geneva, securing international school places, and managing employee expectations, many HR departments struggle to deliver smooth relocations at scale. Prime Relocation becomes your Swiss relocation partner. We handle everything from housing search and immigration permits to school placement and settling-in support—so your employees focus on their new roles while you maintain budget control and compliance. With 18+ years supporting global firms across banking, pharma, tech, and international organizations, we deliver EuRA-certified quality for relocations ranging from single executives to groups of 100+ employees. Here's how we support HR, employees, and global mobility partners.
Here's what sets our corporate relocation services apart.
Key Facts: Corporate Relocation Switzerland
- 18+ years corporate relocation experience in Switzerland
- EuRA certified quality standards & compliance
- Scalable: 1 executive to 100+ employee group moves
- All regions: Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Zug expertise
- Swiss-specific policy design & cost optimization
- 500+ employees relocated for global firms
Without local Swiss expertise, corporate relocations face these challenges.
Why Corporate Relocation to Switzerland is Complex
Canton Regulations
26 cantons, each with unique work permit rules, timelines, and compliance requirements.
Housing Scarcity
Zurich, Geneva, Zug markets move fast—delayed housing disrupts start dates and costs escalate.
Cost Control
Swiss cost-of-living requires smart policy design to avoid budget overruns and employee dissatisfaction.
"Don't let housing shortages or permit delays derail your employees. With 18+ years of Swiss expertise, we streamline every step."
Our proven 4-step corporate relocation framework ensures consistency and compliance.
Our Process
1 Needs Assessment & Policy Review
Identify gaps, compliance issues, and employee needs
Needs Assessment & Policy Review
Identify gaps, compliance issues, and employee needs
2 Strategic Planning & Setup
Swiss-specific policy, SLAs, reporting framework
Strategic Planning & Setup
Swiss-specific policy, SLAs, reporting framework
3 Implementation
Execute housing, permits, schools, settling-in for each employee
Implementation
Execute housing, permits, schools, settling-in for each employee
4 Monitoring & Optimization
Reporting, satisfaction tracking, continuous improvement
Monitoring & Optimization
Reporting, satisfaction tracking, continuous improvement
We serve three key stakeholder groups in corporate relocation.
Who We Help
HR & Mobility Teams
End-to-end outsourcing for Swiss relocations. Dedicated account management, regular reporting, and SLA compliance.
Executives & Employees
Personalized housing, family support (schools, spouse career), and cultural integration for smooth transitions.
Global RMCs & Partners
Swiss destination partner with on-the-ground expertise. We complement your worldwide network.
We understand industry-specific relocation needs and timelines.
Industry Focus
Banking & Finance
Zurich & Geneva financial hubs—executive relocations with tight timelines and premium housing needs.
Zurich Finance DistrictPharma & Life Sciences
Basel pharma cluster—scientists and executives requiring family support and cultural integration.
Basel Pharma HubTechnology & Innovation
Zurich/Zug startup and tech hubs—fast-growing companies scaling teams with agile relocation needs.
Zug Tech HubInternational Organizations
Geneva diplomatic & NGO sector—complex permit categories and multilingual family support.
Geneva Intl OrgsSee how we optimized corporate relocation for a global tech firm.
Case Study: Global Tech Firm
Challenge
Rapidly scaling Zurich office needed to relocate 50+ engineers within 12 months. Costs were escalating and employee satisfaction dropping.
Solution
- • Designed Swiss-specific policy addendum
- • Aligned housing allowances with Zurich market
- • Created education support framework
- • Implemented cultural integration program
Results
Quick answers to the most common questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions
Do you support both individual and group relocations?
Yes. We handle single executive moves to large-scale group relocations of 100+ employees. Our scalable processes ensure consistent quality whether relocating one employee or an entire department.
How do you work with HR and mobility teams?
We integrate seamlessly with your HR systems. You get dedicated account management, regular reporting, SLA compliance, and direct communication channels. We become an extension of your team.
Can you design Swiss-specific relocation policies?
Absolutely. We review your global policy and create Swiss addendums covering housing allowances, cost-of-living adjustments, education support, and cultural integration. Our policies align with Swiss market realities while controlling costs.
What industries do you specialize in?
Banking & finance (Zurich/Geneva), pharma & life sciences (Basel), technology & innovation (Zurich/Zug), and international organizations (Geneva). We understand industry-specific needs and timelines.
Do you partner with international relocation agencies?
Yes. We serve as the Swiss destination partner for global RMCs and relocation agencies. Our local expertise complements your worldwide network.
What reporting and compliance support do you offer?
Detailed activity reports, budget tracking, satisfaction surveys, compliance documentation, and customizable KPI dashboards. Full transparency for your mobility team and finance department.
Ready to Build Your Swiss Relocation Framework?
Let's design a Swiss-specific corporate relocation program that reduces costs, improves satisfaction, and ensures compliance.
