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 an obligation to report, which employers must register via online portal must comply.

Important: In some sectors, such as the construction, hospitality and security sectors, notification is required from the very first day. All other activities must only be registered for a period of at least eight days per calendar year. Employers can find detailed information on the website of Swiss Confederation.

Process of sending notifications in Switzerland:

1. Determination of the competent country of posting: If an employee works temporarily in Switzerland and continues to remain socially insured in his home country, the home country is the country of posting.
2. Registration with the Federal Office for Migration (SEM): The employer must register with SEM before posting. To do this, use the online form “Registration of Service Providers (RSP)” on the SEM website.
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3. 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.
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4. Proof of submission: After submitting the PWD notification, the employer receives confirmation of the successful submission. This confirmation must be kept while working in Switzerland.
5. Compliance with employment and social security regulations: The employer and the employee must comply with all applicable employment and social security regulations during their assignment in Switzerland. This also 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 inform themselves in detail about the applicable regulations in advance and, if necessary, seek legal advice.

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