Self-employed Permit and Visa in Switzerland: The Complete Guide for UK Applicants
Learn how to apply for the Switzerland self-employed permit from the UK. Our guide covering eligibility, documents, timelines, permits, and renewal rules.
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Wise Business account enables businesses to hold and send money in over 40+ currencies to 140+ countries, with **account details
(only with Wise Business Advanced)
in 9+ currencies**. Whether you'd like to send in multiple currencies, receive or set direct debits, the Wise Business account allows you to do so with fast and transparent international payments. Additionally, the account provides features like holding money in Jars for easier saving or Groups to streamline your digital card expenses, making it a versatile tool for businesses of different sizes. Check out the key features below!
| Opening an account | £50 (Advanced plan) or for free (Essentials plan) |
|---|---|
| Monthly subscription fee | no |
| First card on the account | Free |
|---|---|
| Cards for team members (cost per card) | 3 GBP |
| Digital cards | ✓ |
| Set limits for each team member | ✓ |
| Spending alerts | ✓ |
| Freeze your card | ✓ |
| 2 ATM withdrawal under 200 GBP/month | Free |
| Multi-user access for better account control | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Custom permission levels for team members | ✓ |
| Payment approvals | ✓ |
| Choose from 40+ currencies | ✓ |
|---|---|
| Paying other Wise customers | ✓ |
| Transparent pricing upfront You'll always see what you're paying for | ✓ |
| Multi-currency payments Variable fee depending on the currency | fixed fee of 0.21 GBP + variable fee from 0.43% |
| Batch payment | ✓ |
| Receiving money Local details to receive money in AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, HUF, NZD RON,SGD, TRY and USD (non-wire) | Free |
| Receiving USD Wire payments | 4.14 USD Fixed fee per payment |
| Scheduled transfers | ✓ |
| Direct debits | ✓ |
| Request money directly with a payment link | ✓ |
| Create and send invoices | Free |
£50 (Advanced plan) or for free (Essentials plan)
| Accounting integrations - QuickBooks, Xero, Sage + more | ✓ |
|---|---|
| 0.5% cashback with your Wise Business debit card | ✓ |
| Wise Interest feature Get a variable rate on your GBP balance Capital at risk. Growth not guaranteed. | ✓ |
| Customer support (email or phone) | ✓ |
*Disclaimer: The UK Wise Business pricing structure is changing with effect from 26/11/2025 date. Receiving money, direct debits and getting paid features are not available with the Essential Plan which you can open for free. Pay a one-time set up fee of £50 to unlock Advanced features including account details to receive payments in 22+ currencies or 8+ currencies for non-swift payments. You’ll also get access to our invoice generating tool, payment links, QuickPay QR codes and the ability to set up direct debits all within one account. Please check our website for the latest pricing information.
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