

Hire & manage teams remotely in Switzerland without a local entity. We handle HR compliance, payroll & taxes so you can focus on your business.
German, French, English
Swiss Franc (CHF)
8.17% - 23.50%
Monthly
UTC +2
Bern
Recruiting process outsourcing – including but not limited to resume screening, shortlisting candidates, coordination for interviews, and assistance for salary negotiation.
Hiring and termination of employees/local labor contracts (contract administration – engagement, extension termination and conversion to permanent hire).
On-boarding and off-boarding employees following labor law practice.
Complete payroll solution and benefit administration
Employee management – employee record retaining, time keeping, bonus and allowance management, expense and claims, and leave employee database management accordingly to the local law.
Mandatory insurance compliance (i.e. pension, labor and health insurance) according to the local labor laws.
Payment management (Invoicing customers/clients and vendor payments).
Work VISA application assistance, if needed.
Local individual income tax reporting.
Registering the necessary company and personnel information for payroll calculation in the payroll software and system
Monthly Payroll Processing
Year-End Adjustment and Annual Declaration
Switzerland has a highly progressive individual income tax system, with rates ranging from 0% to 11.5% depending on the taxpayer’s income level and tax status. The country has a system of three tax pillars, with the first two pillars consisting of the state and cantonal taxes, and the third pillar covering voluntary private pension plans.
Foreign residents who earn income in Switzerland are also subject to Swiss taxes, but may be eligible for certain tax exemptions or deductions. Switzerland has a tax treaty network with over 100 countries, which can provide relief for double taxation.
Employer costs in Switzerland can vary depending on the type of employment relationship, the industry, and the region. The primary cost for employers is social security contributions, which fund various social benefits such as old-age and disability insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. Employers are required to contribute a certain percentage of their employees’ gross salary towards these social security programs.
Employers are responsible for providing mandatory accident insurance coverage for their employees. Other employer costs may include contributions to occupational pension plans, training and development programs, and employee benefits such as health insurance and transportation allowances.
The employer must pay at least 50% of the total contributions. Savings contributions range from 7% to 18% of covered pay depending on age.
Employees Age | Saving Contributions |
25-34 | 7% |
35-44 | 10% |
45-54 | 15% |
55-64/65 | 18% |
Switzerland has a comprehensive system of mandatory contributions that both employers and employees are required to make. The primary mandatory contribution is social security, which includes old-age and disability insurance, health insurance, and unemployment insurance. Employers are responsible for making a percentage-based contribution to each of these social security programs on behalf of their employees, while employees also make their own contributions through payroll deductions.
Employers may be required to make contributions to occupational pension plans, which provide retirement benefits to employees. Other mandatory contributions may include accident insurance, which covers workplace accidents and occupational diseases, and contributions to professional training and development programs.
Social Security System
The employer and employee equally finance it. The contribution is 10.60% (2021) from the total earnings without any salary ceiling.
Occupational Benefits: consists of employer sponsored pension coverage, including the mandatory pension plan (BVG). These benefits are designed to support and protect employees in various ways, and they are an important part of the Swiss social security system. One of the most significant benefits is the mandatory pension scheme, which provides retirement benefits for all employees.
In Switzerland, the standard working week is 42 hours, with most employees working 8.4 hours per day. However, some industries or collective bargaining agreements may have different working hours, with some employees working fewer hours per week. Overtime work is generally limited to a maximum of two hours per day or ten hours per week, and must be compensated either through additional pay or time off in lieu.
Employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation per year, and may also have additional public holidays or company-specific holidays. The country also has strong regulations around rest and break periods, with employees generally entitled to at least 11 consecutive hours of rest per day and a minimum of 30 minutes of break time for every six hours worked.
In Switzerland, termination laws and severance pay can vary depending on the employment contract and industry. For employees with an indefinite contract, either the employer or employee can terminate the employment relationship with notice, which is typically between one and three months. However, if the employer terminates the contract without a valid reason, the employee may be entitled to compensation.
Employees may be entitled to severance pay if they are terminated due to restructuring or redundancy. The amount of severance pay is generally based on the length of service and the employee’s salary, and can range from one to three months of salary. For employees with fixed-term contracts, termination is generally only allowed under specific circumstances, such as a breach of contract by the employee or mutual agreement.
Notice period is agreed in the employment contract. Unless stated otherwise in your employment contract (or collective employment contract), the following notice periods apply:
A fixed-term contract automatically ends on the agreed date and generally cannot be terminated in advance except in special cases or if the contract states likewise. Employer and employee can end a fixed-term contract early if mutually agreed and in accordance with the law.
Employers cannot fire employees who are unable to work due to illness or accident. Employees receive temporary protection from termination during this time, specifically:
The same protections apply during pregnancy and for 16 weeks after giving birth. The employer must always wait until the employee has returned to work before informing them of their dismissal.
In Switzerland, employment contract laws are governed by both federal and cantonal regulations. Employment contracts must be in writing and include important information such as job duties, salary, working hours, and notice period. There are different types of employment contracts available in Switzerland, including permanent contracts, fixed-term contracts, and probationary contracts. Fixed-term contracts must have a specific end date or be linked to a specific project, and cannot exceed two years unless there is a valid reason.
There are strict regulations around working hours, rest periods, and vacation time, which must be included in the employment contract. Employers are also required to provide a safe and healthy work environment and may be liable for damages or compensation if an employee is injured on the job.
Full-time or part-time work and can be concluded for an indefinite duration or for a fixed term.
The probation period for open-ended contracts lasts one month, the employer may offer a shorter or longer time (up to a maximum of three months), in which a written agreement must be made between the employee and employer.
There is no probation period required for fixed-term contracts, but the employee and employer may agree to have one.
Switzerland has various types of leave available to employees, including vacation leave, sick leave, maternity leave, and paternity leave. All employees are entitled to a minimum of four weeks of paid vacation per year, which increases with seniority or age in some industries. Sick leave is also provided, with employees generally entitled to full pay for a certain number of days per year, depending on the industry and collective bargaining agreements.
The minimum number of holidays in Switzerland is four weeks (20 days) per year or five weeks for those under the age of 20. However, individual or collective contracts can provide for a higher number of annual days. Employees over 50 years of age are often granted more paid leave.
If the employment contract does not provide for any daily insurance benefits, under standard or collective bargaining agreements, the employer pays three weeks’ salary during the first year, the salary for a longer period fixed fairly, taking account of the duration of working relations and the specific circumstances.
The employment contract does provide for daily insurance benefits for both parties. This scenario is common practice. Most daily insurance benefits in the case of illness confer entitlement to at least 80% of salary for 720 or 730 days over a period of 900 days.
The female employee is entitled to maternity leave of at least 14 weeks (or 98 days) after delivery During this period, the employer must pay 80% of the salary. During pregnancy and the first few months following the delivery, the female employee is protected by law against dismissal. They also benefit from maternity insurance.
The federal law does not provide for the right to paternity leave.
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