Relocation to Switzerland? We provide you with legal support right from the start.
Whether it's entry, visas, work and residence permits or the establishment of companies in Switzerland — when relocation requires legal clarification, we are at your side. We advise private individuals as well as national and international companies on all relocation matters — experienced, prudent and solution-oriented.
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Relocating to Switzerland is often associated with many organizational and legal issues. Entry requirements, visas, work and residence permits as well as social security and tax law aspects can be complex for private individuals as well as for companies. At the same time, further steps such as relocation, secondment of employees or the establishment of a branch often have to be carefully prepared legally and administratively.
In situations like this, it's important not to be on your own. We listen, analyse your situation and show you your options for action. In doing so, we represent your interests vis-à-vis authorities and assist you with all legal issues relating to your move to Switzerland — experienced, prudent and solution-oriented.
Relocation often raises complex legal and administrative issues. We will clarify your legal situation and provide you with competent and reliable support when moving to Switzerland. For example, for the following issues:
Clarify entry and visa requirements
Apply for work and residence permits
Provide legal support for relocations to Switzerland
provide legal support for the secondment of employees to Switzerland
Establishment of branches or subsidiaries
Clarify the social security situation when moving in
We can help with that
Immigration and visas
Clarification of the requirements for entry into Switzerland and assistance with visa and entry procedures.
Work and residence permits
Assistance with relocation, establishment of branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland.
Establishment of companies
Assessment of medical-psychological investigations, defense in criminal proceedings.
Social security law when moving in
Clarification of the social security situation when taking up employment or taking up residence in Switzerland.
Relocation of specialists
Advising companies on recruiting and approving international employees.
Representation before conciliation authority and court
Representing your interests before conciliation authorities and courts.
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Frequently asked Questions and answers.
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Qualified specialists from third countries generally require a university degree or a comparable qualification as well as several years of professional experience. A future employer must also demonstrate that it is in Switzerland's economic interest to hire the skilled worker and that he was unable to find suitable personnel on the Swiss and EU/EFTA labour market. In addition, there must be a specific job offer with local and industry-standard wage and working conditions; the granting of permits may be subject to cantonal quotas.
We analyse your initial situation and show employers and specialists realistic immigration scenarios and assist you in preparing the necessary evidence.
In order to obtain permission for a qualified specialist from a third country to move to Switzerland, the future employer must usually initiate the procedure. He applies to the responsible cantonal migration and labour market authority for a work and residence permit. In the case of planned self-employment, the person concerned must in principle submit the application himself.
Depending on nationality, a visa is required in addition to the work permit.
After entry, registration with the residents' registration office of the municipality of residence is also required within 14 days before employment can be taken up.
We support employers and specialists in planning the move and in preparing and submitting the necessary permit applications.
In principle, no residence permit is required for short-term employment in Switzerland of a maximum of three months or 90 days per calendar year.
However, the employer must register the activity with the competent authorities no later than one day before the start of work.
Before taking up employment in Switzerland, you must apply for a residence permit from the municipality of residence. This usually requires a valid passport or identity card and confirmation from the employer of employment (e.g. employment contract).
The residence permit is valid throughout Switzerland and generally also allows you to change your employer or job. The period of validity of the permit is usually based on the duration of the employment relationship.
We are happy to assist you in preparing the required documents and in the approval process.
Foreign companies that establish a branch in Switzerland must comply in particular with corporate, commercial register and tax law requirements. Among other things, the choice of legal form, representation, registration in the commercial register and aspects of employment and social security law must be clarified. Depending on the structure, international tax issues may also be relevant.
We assist you in choosing a location, structuring and establishing your Swiss branch in a legally secure manner.
By taking up employment in Switzerland, you are generally subject to AHV and integrated into the Swiss social security system. In addition to AHV, this includes in particular disability insurance, unemployment insurance and occupational pensions. The specific structure depends on your employment relationship.
In the case of secondments or parallel activities, transitional or special arrangements may apply so that the legal system of your country of origin temporarily continues to apply. We review your subordination, assist with registrations and coordinate coordination with foreign institutions.
Relocation projects typically involve several areas of law at the same time: migration law, employment law, social security law, tax law, and contract and company law. Errors or omissions, such as with permits, reporting requirements or drafting contracts, can lead to delays, additional costs or even loss of right of residence.
Legal support ensures that your interests are comprehensively protected and that the move or relocation is implemented in a legally secure and efficient manner. We are available as a central point of contact for all legal issues relating to relocation and relocation.