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Canton of Neuchâtel: Children pay inheritance tax – in only 3 cantons
One of only 3 cantons where children pay inheritance tax: up to 3 %. The tax return is due here as early as 20 February – earlier than in any other canton.
What is there for the canton of Neuchâtel?
In the canton of Neuchâtel: Christmas markets, Carnival in Fleurier, Children pay inheritance tax – in only 3 cantons (up to 3 %) and Earliest tax deadline in Switzerland (20 February).
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📊 Neuchâtel in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| Children pay inheritance tax – in only 3 cantonsDo children pay inheritance tax? | Yes, up to 3 %As of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen → | Open → |
| Earliest tax deadline in SwitzerlandWhen is the tax return due? | 20 Februaryregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton NeuenburgSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Highest income tax in SwitzerlandHow much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 18'075single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 26 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Minimum wage – in only 5 cantonsIs there a minimum wage? | Yes, CHF 21.35 an hoursince 2017 · one of 5 cantonsAs of 6 October 2026 · cantonal lawSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Only one canton has lower rentsWhat does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'024 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 2 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Only 2 capitals save more tax with pillar 3aHow much tax does pillar 3a save? | CHF 2'429full deduction CHF 7'258, salary CHF 120,000, single, cantonal capitalAs of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Health insurance CHF 233 dearer than in ZugWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 583.40 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 23 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| CHF 5'150 more tax on your pension than the Swiss medianHow much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 42'300CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 21 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 180'365 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 16 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Since 2025end of 2025: 36'536 aged 65+, 36'098 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 27.3%49'276 people, end of 2025 · rank 10 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | Portugal: 12'18524.7% of foreign residents · people from 152 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.65%802 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 7 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 16'243borders France · rank 6 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 58.8%4 towns and cities · 24 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Must the landlord disclose the previous rent? | Only in some regionsCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen → | Open → |
| What does a certified signature cost? | CHF 20Arrêté fixant le tarif des émoluments des notaires · Art. 14 ch. I.1As of 13 May 2015 · statute book 166.31Open → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 5'858single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 26 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 552.50 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 26 of 26As of 2026 · FTA, withholding tax tariffsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much can I deduct for working from home? | up to CHF 4'000 a yearflat rate, same as federalAs of tax year 2025 · Instructions générales pour remplir la déclaration d'impôt des personnes physiques 2025, section C. Autres frais professionnels (Service des contributions NE)See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 27 places per 100 children under 559 daycare centres, 2'180 places · rank 6 of 26As of 2024 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often does the midwife visit after the birth? | 8.0 home visits on average1'518 women cared for after birth · rank 6 of 26As of 2024 · ZHAW midwifery statistics reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many years of kindergarten are compulsory? | 2 yearsmunicipalities offer 2 yearsAs of 19 September 2026 · EDK survey of cantonsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How does your wallet fare here? | 37 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 23 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What do people earn here? | CHF 6'964 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Espace MittellandAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen → | Open → |
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❓ Questions about Neuchâtel
In the canton of Neuchâtel: CHF 583.40 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 23 of 26 · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Neuchâtel: from CHF 583.40 a month¿Útil?
In the canton of Neuchâtel: CHF 42'300 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 21 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Neuchâtel?¿Útil?
In the canton of Neuchâtel: Yes, up to 3 % (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheritance tax for children in Neuchâtel: up to 3 %¿Útil?
In the canton of Neuchâtel: Only in some regions (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Neuchâtel: official form only in some regions¿Útil?
In the canton of Neuchâtel: CHF 20 (Arrêté fixant le tarif des émoluments des notaires · Art. 14 ch. I.1 · statute book 166.31, 13 May 2015).
→ What does a notary cost in Neuchâtel?¿Útil?
In the canton of Neuchâtel: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Neuchâtel?¿Útil?
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