Employer of Record & Payroll Services

Employing in Switzerland

Swiss employment law provides strong protections for workers. In addition, salaries in Switzerland are some of the highest in the world, so companies must be prepared to pay a premium for top talent.

Non-EU or EFTA citizens must acquire work permits to work in Switzerland. The Swiss government has strict standards about who qualifies for a work permit, with some skills weighted more heavily than others.

To employ workers or contractors in Switzerland, contact Remote to learn more about your options.

Minimum Wage

Switzerland does not have a national minimum wage, although a few cantons set their own laws regarding minimum worker compensation. Collective bargaining agreements within industries often substitute for legislation on a minimum wage for workers, though the Swiss government often revisits the subject.

Payroll Cycle

For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.

Onboarding Time

We can help you get a new employee started in Switzerland fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is often 8 working days.

Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.

For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.

Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.

4 Public holidays

2025-01-01
2025-05-29
2025-08-01
2025-12-25

New Year's Day (Neujahrstag)
Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ (Auffahrt)
Swiss National Day (Schweizer Nationalfeiertag)
Christmas Day (Weihnachtstag)

Competitive benefits package in Switzerland

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Local market insights

Remote's core benefits offering (which often include healthcare provisions) are required in most countries of our operations. We do not require customers to offer benefits in Switzerland due to its strong public system and local laws that protect employers against claims of non-discriminatory hiring practices. However, we do recommend that employers in Switzerland offer benefits to their employees based on market standards. Note that Remote does not add a markup on any benefits premiums or administration costs.

For more insight into fair equity and benefits best practices, download our Global Benefits Guide and share with the rest of your hiring team.

Facts & Stats

Known for its high quality of life, beautiful nature, and highly educated population, Switzerland is home to talented workers in a variety of industries. As a country with one of the highest costs of living in the world, it’s also a place where salaries tend to match. People in Switzerland often speak multiple languages, so communication is rarely difficult. Come to Switzerland to find your next team member, then stay for the beautiful scenery (and the chocolate).

Capital City

Bern

Currency

Swiss franc

Languages

German (Swiss-German), Romansh, French, Italian

Population size

8,693,242

Ease of doing business

Very easy

Payroll frequency

Monthly

VAT - standard rate

7.70%

Grow your team in Switzerland with Remote

Want to employ workers in Switzerland? Companies hiring in Switzerland are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.

Remote can employ team members in Switzerland and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Switzerland team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Switzerland. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Risks of misclassification

Switzerland, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Switzerland may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

Payroll

29

per employee/month

Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalized support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution

Contractor Management

29

per contractor/month

Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility

Employer of Record

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