Arton Capital Opens Zurich Office Amid Rising DACH Demand

The investment migration consultancy said it has seen a “significant rise” in interest from DACH nationals seeking more flexibility in where they live, work, invest and educate their families. The firm said prospective clients frequently cite political polarisation as a reason to seek a “Plan B” for personal, business or political changes, as well as options for long-term growth beyond Europe.

Arton Capital also reported stronger interest in Switzerland among internationally mobile high-net-worth families, particularly those with ties to the Gulf.

“A strong passport and a stable home country do not remove the need for options,” CEO Armand Arton said. Families and entrepreneurs, he added, want greater control over their futures, including the flexibility to move a business, educate children abroad or establish another home.

Arton said Switzerland remains popular with international wealth, while families in Switzerland, Germany and Austria are also looking beyond their home countries. Additional residence and citizenship options can form part of a broader strategy for families and businesses, he said, adding that the Zurich office puts the firm closer to clients in the region.

Investment-linked residence and citizenship programs, sometimes called “golden visas,” have drawn scrutiny over their effects on property markets and concerns that they could weaken controls on illicit money. The publication said it had previously interviewed Arton Capital about changes to Malta’s system.