The Swiss Pillar System: Retirement Planning for U.S. Citizens
by Arielle Tucker & Selim Bucher
Confused about how the Swiss pension system fits into your U.S. financial picture? Whether you're planning to stay in Switzerland or move abroad, this educational workshop will clarify how the Swiss Pillar system works: Pillars 1, 2, and 3, and how it interacts with U.S. tax rules. Learn how to avoid double taxation, make informed withdrawal decisions, and optimize your retirement savings as a U.S. citizen or tax resident living in Switzerland. We'll break down common misconceptions and give you practical tools to navigate both systems with confidence.
A link to the course will be provided before the workshop.
Arielle Tucker, a U.S. Certified Financial Planner (CFP)® and an IRS Enrolled Agent, is the founder of Connected Financial Planning and host of the Passport to Wealth podcast. She specializes in U.S. tax and financial planning for Americans living in or relocating to Switzerland.
For more information, see www.connectedfinancialplanning.com.
Selim Bucher is the founder and tax partner at TaXperts, a licensed Swiss fiduciary with deep experience advising individuals and multinational companies on Swiss and international tax matters. Having lived and worked in the U.S., Selim brings a unique cross-border perspective to expat tax planning and compliance for the Swiss-American community.
For more information, see www.taxeperts.ch.
Registration/Cancellation Deadline: March 10, 2026.
Contact the WorkshopWeeks team for further information.
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- CHF 25 Members / CHF 40 Non-Members
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UBS AG American Women’s Club of Zurich
Bahnhofstrasse 45 Höschgasse 38
8001 Zürich 8008 Zürich
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