Institutions
Every authority that can decide your matter
Ministries, regulators, tax offices, immigration bodies and ombudsman services — with the mandate that defines what each one can actually do, the services it delivers to the public, and the official channel to reach it.
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Federal Supreme Court (Bundesgericht)
Courts and justice
The highest court of the Confederation.
Lausanne 5 working days Official site - executiveSwitzerland
State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Immigration
Governs entry, residence and asylum at federal level.
Bern 10 working days Official site - executiveSwitzerland
Federal Tax Administration (FTA)
Taxation
Administers federal taxes and VAT.
Bern 20 working days Official site - independentSwitzerland
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Data protection
Supervises data protection and freedom of information at federal level.
Bern 30 days Official site - independentSwitzerland
Competition Commission (COMCO / WEKO)
Competition
Enforces the Cartel Act.
Bern 5 working days Official site - independentSwitzerland
Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
Financial regulation
Supervises banks, insurers and financial markets.
Bern 10 working days Official site - executiveSwitzerland
Fedlex — Federal Law Portal
Legislation and official information
Official publication platform for Swiss federal law.
Bern 20 working days Official site