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Labor Laws in Switzerland

  • Annual Leave: 4 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 9
  • Maternity Leave: 14 weeks.
  • Workweek: 45 hours per week.

Income Tax in Switzerland

Switzerland has progressive income tax rates from 0% to 11.5%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Switzerland

The standard VAT rate is set at 8.1%.

Social Security in Switzerland

In Switzerland, social security contributions are mandatory and shared between employers and employees.

Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (AHV/IV/APG)

  • Total Rate: 10.6%
  • Employer Share: 5.3%
  • Employee Share: 5.3%

Unemployment Insurance (UI)

  • Total Rate: 2.2%
  • Employer Share: 1.1%
  • Employee Share: 1.1%

Family Allowances (AF)

  • Total Rate: 0.3% to 3.5%
  • Employer Share: 100%
  • Employee Share: None

Occupational Pension Plan (LPP)

  • Total Rate: Varies (typically between 7% to 18%)
  • Employer Share: Typically shared equally (exact rates depend on the plan)
  • Employee Share: Typically shared equally (exact rates depend on the plan)

Occupational Accident Insurance (LAA)

  • Total Rate: Approximately 0.17%
  • Employer Share: 100%
  • Employee Share: None

Non-occupational Accident Insurance

  • Total Rate: Generally between 1% to 4%
  • Employer Share: None
  • Employee Share: Typically borne by the employee

Work Visas in Switzerland

Short-Term Residence Permit (L Permit):

  • Duration: Up to 1 year.
  • Eligibility: Must have a job offer and meet qualifications for the position.
  • Application: Employer applies for the work permit, demonstrating that no suitable candidate from Switzerland or EU/EFTA is available.

Long-Term Residence Permit (B Permit):

  • Duration: Initially valid for 1 year, renewable annually.
  • Eligibility: For employment contracts longer than 12 months.
  • Application: Similar to the L permit, requires registration and proof of employment.

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