What was the justification to shut down the forum?
Ok. Forum is going away and over a decade of content. Why? I read something about costs and such but I struggle to find a connection. This is not a large or complicated forum. Nor does it use high...
View ArticleFalsifying Import Declaration
Just a quickie before the end of times... I recently ordered some sporting equipment from abroad. The supplier volunteered to put a value on the export declaration far below that of the price paid, so...
View Articleand it's goodbye from me.
So as the comet seems to be finally hitting EF tonight, it's time to say goodbye from me too. I arrived in Zurich after quitting my unrewarding graduate job in London in 2001. I carried with me just...
View ArticleIBD (Crohn's disease) Specialist
I am looking for a doctor anywhere in Switzerland / Europe, who is specialized in IBD (Crohn's disease). We have been to a few gastroenterologists around Zurich. I am now looking for a research-based...
View ArticleDo I get Unemployment benefits?
I was laid off last year and it will become effective at the end of this month. I was under the assumption that I anyone in Switzerland working and paying taxes had the right to get unemployment...
View ArticleWho were your favourite members / most useful members
It would be interesting to know which EFers you consider(ed) the most useful members who contributed the most to this forum by posting the most valuable information, tips, guides or news which helped...
View ArticlePaying AHV after layoff???
I was laid off last August. Most of the suggestions I got is to register for RAV and get unemployment insurance. But because I was on B permit and due to personal reason, I have left Switzerland...
View ArticleFrustrated by dealing with health insurance companies
Hi folks, Over the past few months, I was very frustrated by dealing with the health insurance companies. Any suggestion is welcome! Since I was a PhD student till 2023 March, I had the exemption from...
View Articlewebsite(php) maintenance support
Hi all, Last minute to post here ... ;) Looking for someone with programming skills (php, javascript, html) to help maintain 2 older very similar websites. Thanks.
View ArticleMan with a van
Hi there! I need to move some small furniture and boxes from Zurich Altstetten (1.5. flat with elevator) to ZH Oerlikon (2nd floor, no elevator), as I am changing apartments Please send me your quotes...
View ArticleUS criminal records for family reunification - how to get them from abroad?
Hi, We are about to apply for family reunification. My wife is a US citizen, but lives in Europe. ZH Kanton is asking for criminal records. As far as we can tell, the only way to get them is to be in...
View ArticleStudent B Permit holder's Wife is having difficulties with work permit
Dear all, I was a student in Switzerland and last January I have finally graduated and applied for Stellungnahme (6 month permit in which graduates can look for a job). My wife arrived here in...
View ArticleLarge cardboard boxes (100x60x60cm) wanted
Hi All, I'm looking for large cardboard boxes with dimensions 100x60x60cm (at least 1 side must be 100cm) in order to send some furniture items by post. If there's anyone in the Zurich area with such...
View Articlei am looking for a good British forum in the Uk
can you recommend me a good general forum ." like this one? i am a german who has lived on England anf Sscotland some time, I like to keep in touch greetingd from Redgold 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈💥💥💥🌟🔥⭐️💫
View ArticleDo I need a MWSt Number invoicing services to EU?
Hi, As a B permit Person with Einzelfirm I provided (IT problem solving) services from CH to EU. My revenue is well under 100.000 CHF. I am not charging VAT/MWSt on my invoice to my EU customer. But do...
View ArticleTransporting vehicle back to the UK
I have a UK registered vehicle with V5 in my name. I took it out of the UK as part of my move to CH, got 13.20A at Dogana but during the first year cancelled import into CH. Never exported vehicle with...
View ArticleWhen do TGV tickets go on sale?
I want to try and get TGV tickets to Paris for August, as soon as they go on sale to get the best deal. I am a bit tired of checking the website every week (and it's a shit website). Does anyone know...
View ArticleTurning left into a main road: Should I finish in one move?
Hi, Suppose I want to turn left from a secondary road into a main road, i.e. crossing one lane and joining the other. Is it allowed to first move to the middle of the main road, hence block the nearer...
View ArticleRisks of changing apartment - how to deal with it?
Hi, despite I changed probably more than 20 apartments in my life, I still feel a big pain every time I have to change apartment concerning the mutual trust. Do you know how to avoid you get fooled in...
View ArticleWork permit processing time for non-EU Zurich Canton
Just a heads up in Zurich previously AWA (Amt für Wirtschaft & Arbeit) has been split into two entities. Amt für Arbeit (AFA) Amt für Wirtschaft (AWI) Amt for wirtschaft have a new portal for...
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