Living in Ambilly and working in Switzerland: Geneva (source tax) regime
Ambilly falls under the Geneva (source tax) regime: for a typical cross-border profile that means about CHF 3,597 of annual tax on Swiss income.
Updated:
- Population
- 6,355
- Distance to crossing
- 2 km
- Moillesulaz
- Average rent
- €1,064
- /month
- Estimated annual tax
- CHF 3,597
- /year
How the taxation works
Ambilly is in canton Geneva, covered by the 1973 cross-border agreement: the Swiss employer withholds tax at source under barème A0. Geneva retrocedes 3.5% of the cross-border payroll mass to France, which grants a full tax credit — no double taxation.
Useful reading
Other towns in the corridor
FAQ
Which tax regime applies in Ambilly?
Ambilly follows the Geneva (source tax) regime, determined by the nearest Swiss border canton, not by personal choice.
Do Geneva and the eight cantons tax the same way?
No. In Geneva the employer withholds Swiss tax at source (barème A0) and France grants a full credit. In the Vaud/Neuchâtel/Jura/Valais group, France taxes the full income via the annual return with a flat 10% allowance, while Switzerland receives a direct financial compensation from France.
How much does renting cost in Ambilly?
The estimated average monthly rent in Ambilly is about €1,064 (DGALN/DHUP "Carte des loyers" data, 50 m² reference).
Estimates for guidance only. Actual taxation depends on family situation, deductions and the tax return. Always check with a tax adviser.