Do I need to re-register when moving to another municipality?

Yes, even within the same canton, changing municipality requires a new dog registration.

Do I pay dog tax twice when changing cantons?

With timely deregistration in the old municipality, generally not; without it, double billing is possible.

Does the amount change when moving?

Yes, since every canton and often every municipality has its own rates.

Guide

Moving with a Dog: What Changes

Guide · Updated 2026 · ~4 min read

A move brings extra administrative steps for dog owners. Besides your personal change of address, you also need to sort out the dog and its tax.

Moving within the same municipality

If your municipality stays the same, dog tax liability generally doesn't change.

Moving to another municipality — same canton

You need to re-register as a dog owner in the new municipality. Since amounts can vary even within the same canton, it's worth checking the new rate.

Moving to another canton

When changing cantons, the dog tax amount can vary considerably. You must re-register within the deadline in your new home municipality and usually also update AMICUS.

⚠️ Watch out for double taxation: deregister from your old municipality in time, or both municipalities could claim tax for the same year.

Checklist for moving with a dog

Old municipality: deregister the dog in time, request a pro-rata refund
New municipality: register the dog within the deadline
Update your address in AMICUS
Check the new amount with our dog tax calculator

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