Posts to Switzerland: Reporting requirements made easy.
Switzerland has adopted a free movement agreement with the EU, which allows cross-border provision of services for up to 90 effective working days per calendar year. There is a reporting requirement that employers must fulfill by registering via an online portal.
Important: In some sectors, such as the construction, hospitality and security industries, notification is required from the very first day. All other activities must only be registered for a period of eight days per calendar year. Employers can obtain detailed information on the website of the Swiss Confederation.
The process of sending messages in Switzerland:
- Determination of the responsible country of posting: If an employee works temporarily in Switzerland and continues to remain covered by social security in his home country, the home country is the country of posting.
- Registration with the Federal Office for Migration (SEM): The employer must register with SEM before posting. The online form “Registration of Service Providers (RSP)” on the SEM website must be used for this purpose.
undefinedundefinedundefinedundefined - Submission of the PWD report: The PWD report must be submitted electronically to the competent cantonal authority. The online form is available on the website of the competent cantonal authority. The submission deadline varies from Canton to Canton.
undefinedundefinedundefinedundefined - Proof of submission: After submitting the PWD notification, the employer receives confirmation that the submission was successful. This confirmation must be kept while working in Switzerland.
- Compliance with Employment and Social Security Regulations: The employer and the employee must comply with all applicable employment and social security regulations while working in Switzerland. This includes payment of social security contributions in Switzerland.
It is important to note that filing the PWD notification is only part of the legal requirements for posting workers to Switzerland. Other rules and regulations must also be observed, in particular with regard to tax liability and local working conditions. Employers should therefore obtain detailed information about the applicable regulations in advance and, if necessary, seek legal advice.
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