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Practical Guide

I want to negotiate with my creditors

The amicable arrangement (or private concordat) is not specifically regulated by Swiss law, but the practice is well established. It consists of negotiating with creditors a staggered repayment plan or a partial debt remission. Debt counseling services (Caritas, Centre…

Verified sources as of 2026-04-07.

Applicable law provisions

Critical Deadlines

  1. Complete inventory of debtsimmediate
  2. Realistic monthly budgetunder 7 days (SCDP Directives / LP 93)
  3. Written Proposal to Creditorsunder 14 days
  4. Formalization of agreementsas soon as agreed
  5. Escalation to debt mediationafter failed negotiations

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