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Canton of Valais: Only 2 capitals save more tax with pillar 3a
Paying the maximum into pillar 3a? On a CHF 120,000 salary it saves CHF 2'429 in tax here – more only in 2 other capitals. Coming up: Light trails: 3, open until 7 Mar, from 29 Nov.
What is there for the canton of Valais?
In the canton of Valais: Light trails, Christmas markets in 3 towns, from 4 Dec, Carnival in Monthey and Only 2 capitals save more tax with pillar 3a (CHF 2'429 saved).
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📊 Valais in numbers
| What stands out | Figure | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 → |
| CHF 18'200 more tax on your pension than in Appenzell InnerrhodenHow much tax on a pension lump sum? | CHF 43'900CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 22 of 26As of 2026 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checkedOpen → | Open → |
| Health insurance CHF 24 below the Swiss medianWhat does the cheapest health insurance cost in 2027? | CHF 429.00 a monthadults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 8 of 26As of 2027 · FOPH premium dataOpen → | Open → |
| How many people live here? | 376'113 residentspermanent resident population, end of 2025 · rank 8 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When do over-65s outnumber under-20s here? | Since 2019end of 2025: 79'674 aged 65+, 71'642 under 20As of 2025 · FSO STATPOP · scenarios, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many here don't hold a Swiss passport? | 26.5%99'670 people, end of 2025 · rank 13 of 26As of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Where do most foreign residents here come from? | Portugal: 29'22829.3% of foreign residents · people from 168 countriesAs of 2025 · FSO STATPOPSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often are people naturalised here? | 1.21%1'162 naturalisations in 2025 · rank 17 of 26As of 2025 · FSO, ConvivaPlus analysisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many cross-border commuters work here? | 5'926borders France and Italy · rank 13 of 26As of Q2 2026, provisional · FSO cross-border commuter statisticsSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many live in a town or city? | 33.8%7 towns and cities · 122 municipalitiesAs of 1 January 2026 · FSO STATPOP · towns as defined by the FSOSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| Do children pay inheritance tax? | No, tax-freeAs of 1 January 2025 · FTAOpen → | Open → |
| Must the landlord disclose the previous rent? | NoCO Art. 270(2)As of 2026 · FHO list and tenants' associationOpen → | Open → |
| What does a certified signature cost? | CHF 30Reglement über den Tarif der Gebühren und der Auslagen der Notare · Art. 16 Abs. 1 lit. i Ziff. 11As of 1 January 2011 · statute book 178.104Open → | Open → |
| When can I end my tenancy? | 31 Mar / 30 SepAs of 2026 · CO 266c, local cantonal customOpen → | Open → |
| What does a 3-room flat cost? | CHF 1'260 a monthaverage net rent, whole canton · rank 9 of 26As of 2024 · FSO structural surveySee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| When is the tax return due? | 31 Marchregular deadline, individualsAs of 11 October 2026 · Steuerverwaltung Kanton WallisSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 50,000 salary? | CHF 3'930single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 16 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much tax on a CHF 100,000 salary? | CHF 14'558single, cantonal capital, federal + cantonal + municipal · rank 16 of 26As of 2025 · FTA, tax calculatorSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How much withholding tax on a CHF 5,000 salary? | CHF 369.00 a monthtariff A, single, no children, excluding church tax · rank 9 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 · Wegleitung 'Zusammenfassung' 2025 zum Ausfüllen der Steuererklärung, Kanton Wallis (Guide simplifié 2025)See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| On how many Sundays may shops open? | up to 2 a yearAs of 12 October 2026 · Art. 6 Abs. 2 und 3 Gesetz betreffend die Ladenöffnung VS (SGS 822.20), Stand 01.12.2018See the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How many daycare places are there for small children? | 25 places per 100 children under 5322 daycare centres, 4'065 places · rank 8 of 26As of 2023 · SODK childcare reportSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| How often does the midwife visit after the birth? | 5.5 home visits on average2'861 women cared for after birth · rank 25 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? | 55 out of 100ConvivaPlus Cantonal Wallet Index · rank 15 of 26As of 2027 · ConvivaPlus analysis of FOPH, tax and FSO wage dataSee the analysis → | See the analysis → |
| What do people earn here? | CHF 6'998 a monthmedian, full-time, gross · region Lake Geneva regionAs of 2024 · FSO wage structure surveyOpen → | Open → |
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❓ Questions about Valais
In the canton of Valais: CHF 429.00 a month (adults, CHF 300 deductible, with accident · rank 8 of 26 · FOPH premium data, 2027).
→ Health insurance in Valais: from CHF 429.00 a month¿Útil?
In the canton of Valais: CHF 43'900 (CHF 500,000, single, cantonal capital · rank 22 of 26 · finpension and schwiizerfranke.com, cross-checked, 2026).
→ Withdrawing pension capital: how much tax in Valais?¿Útil?
In the canton of Valais: No, tax-free (FTA, 1 January 2025).
→ Inheriting in Valais: no inheritance tax for children¿Útil?
In the canton of Valais: No (CO Art. 270(2) · FHO list and tenants' association, 2026).
→ New lease in Valais: no official form – your rights¿Útil?
In the canton of Valais: CHF 30 (Reglement über den Tarif der Gebühren und der Auslagen der Notare · Art. 16 Abs. 1 lit. i Ziff. 11 · statute book 178.104, 1 January 2011).
→ What does a notary cost in Valais?¿Útil?
In the canton of Valais: 31 Mar / 30 Sep (CO 266c, local cantonal custom, 2026).
→ Ending a sublet: which dates apply in Valais?¿Útil?
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