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Horizons ensures day-to-day guidance to help your business navigate Switzerland labor laws and regulations. Horizons also ensures payroll is processed weekly or fortnightly (the standard periods in Switzerland), and that taxes are withheld as required. As the Switzerland Employer of Record, Horizons is responsible for employee income tax withholding, payment of payroll taxes to state authorities, and submission of tax returns to the Switzerland Tax Office. Partnering with our Switzerland EOR is the quickest and most cost-effective way to enter the Switzerland market.
Note, a Switzerland Employer of Record is also known as a Switzerland Professional Employer Organization (PEO).
Hire in Switzerland, and pay employees through our platform or app.
Our Switzerland EOR solution is the most affordable on the market.
Fast onboarding in Switzerland, hire in as little as 24 hours.
We draft labor contracts compliant with Swiss labor law.
We administer all mandatory benefits and contributions in Switzerland.
It doesn’t stop with Switzerland — we are an international EOR
We strongly recommend providing all employees with a formal contract of employment in Switzerland. Contracts should have any relevant details of the employment arrangement, such as salary, vacation leave, and termination terms. Swiss francs should be used when referencing salary/wage.
By partnering with our Switzerland EOR, Horizons’ team of local experts can provide assistance for drafting strong employment contracts that are compliant with local regulations.
1 – 3 months
1 – 6 months, depending on length of service
30 – 60 days is most common
Only applicable when employee is aged 50+ and has 20+ years’ working experience: 2 months’ salary
At completion of contract: None
1 – 3 months
1 – 6 months, depending on length of service
30 – 60 days is most common
Only applicable when employee is aged 50+ and has 20+ years’ working experience: 2 months’ salary
Working hours in Switzerland vary for different types of employees, and is between 45 and 50 hours per week. However, in practice, the standard working week for more employees is around 40 hours. Overtime is paid at a rate of at least 25% more than normal pay, and the exact terms are usually laid out in each employment contract.
Switzerland has a range of national public holidays that are celebrated annually. In 2025 these holidays are:
| Date | Holiday name |
|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | New Year’s Day |
| March 19, 2025 | Saint Joseph’s Day |
| April 18, 2025 | Good Friday |
| April 21, 2025 | Easter Monday |
| May 1, 2025 | Labour Day |
| May 29, 2025 | Ascension Day |
| June 9, 2025 | Whit Monday |
| June 19, 2025 | Corpus Christi |
| August 1, 2025 | Swiss National Day |
| August 15, 2025 | Assumption of Mary |
| November 1, 2025 | All Saints’ Day |
| December 8, 2025 | Feast of the Immaculate Conception |
| December 25, 2025 | Christmas Day |
In an employee’s first year with a company, their employer must offer up to three weeks of paid sick leave, but the precise amount depends on the canton. The employee must provide a medical note for absences of over three days in a row. The allowance may change after one year of employment, but the length depends on the role, amount of time in the role, and canton.
Mothers in Switzerland can take paid maternity leave as long as they have been employed with one employer for at least three months continuously and paid their social security contributions for a certain period of time. Mothers in every canton except Geneva can take 14 weeks after her child is born (at 80% pay). In Geneva, the allowance is 16 weeks. Their job roles are also protected for 26 weeks after their child’s birth.
Mothers are also entitled to special allowances to protect their health, such as being able to avoid physical work, night shifts, and more.
Fathers are not entitled to any paid paternity leave, but some companies offer an allowance as part of their benefits packages.
The national tax rate for employers is on a progressive scale, ranging from 0% to 11.5%, but there is an additional rate charged by each canton that depends on location.
The corporate tax rate in Switzerland is approximately 8% at a national level, but each canton also charges its own rate so it is important to understand the local regulations wherever you operate.
Switzerland’s healthcare system is excellent, and insurance must be arranged by employees. Some employers do offer coverage, but it is not necessarily required.
The amount of notice that must be provided to employees before termination is determined by length of employment:
For employees in a probation period, the notice period is at least seven days.
Severance payments are not legally required.
Navigating employee terminations and handling severance packages can be complicated for companies expanding overseas for the first time. Horizons’ Switzerland EOR can mitigate risk for foreign companies and provide guidance through this process.
Switzerland’s cantons set their minimum wages. For example, one of the cantons, Geneva, pays CHF 20 per hour.
| Minimum Wage Country Comparison Chart | (Per month in USD) |
| Switzerland (Geneva) | $4,000 |
| Italy | $2,255 |
| Australia | $1996 |
| Algeria | $156 |
| Uzbekistan | $22 |
Setting up a benefits system for your Swiss employees can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with the country and its unique labor laws, which can differ from region to region. If you want to independently set up your benefits system, you can expect it to take weeks or even months, potentially presenting significant delays to your Swiss expansion.
Horizons offers an alternative to massively simplify the setup and running of your Swiss benefits system. Our outsourcing services can cover all of your benefit setup and ongoing management, helping you focus on a faster and more successful expansion.
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With Horizons, you get quick service, transparent pricing, and expert support.
Generally speaking, the terms “Switzerland PEO” and “Switzerland EOR” are used interchangeably.
In most cases, Horizons’ Switzerland EOR can hire & onboard your employee within 24 hours. The actual start date of the employee will depend on their notice period obligation to their previous employer as well as any relevant hiring rules in Switzerland.
It is possible to get a work visa in Switzerland. Horizons’ Global Mobility team is a dedicated team of work visa experts. They assess the details of each case to determine feasibility and costs before Horizons applies for the work visa on behalf of your employee. If the Global Mobility team determines that your case is feasible, the process is smooth and transparent. Visa spots in Switzerland are limited, however—get started today to secure your employees’ visa spot.
Holiday Schedule in Switzerland [2025]
