Introductory Law relating to the Federal Act on the acquisition of land by persons abroad (Foreign Land Acquisition Introductory Law).
Einführungsgesetz zum Bundesgesetz über den Erwerb von Grundstücken durch Personen im Ausland (EG BewG).
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The present Law implements the Federal Act on acquisition of land by persons abroad of 16 December 1983.. Article 1 establishes that the acquisition of land shall be authorized if this serves as principal residence. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: Cantonal license reasons and restrictions (I); Licensing and complaint authorities (II); Licensing and complaint procedures (III); Fees (IV); Final provisions (V).
Implemented by: Decision of the Executive Board on fees for acquisition of land by persons abroad. (2003-07-01)
Implements: Loi fédérale sur l’acquisition d’immeubles par des personnes à l’étranger (LFAIE). (2013-03-01)
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