Self-Employment

Be your own boss! Find out how to freelance or start your own business in Switzerland, including how to manage the administrative basics of self-employment successfully.

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Remote work in Switzerland: rules for expats

Understand remote work in Switzerland by matching the rules to your permit, employer and place of work. Getting approval for a remote setup in Switzerland takes a bit more than just asking your boss. Before opening your laptop at home, you will need to make sure your residence permit, local cantonal taxes, and social security […]

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Self-employed insurance in Switzerland: what expats need to know

Learn how to navigate mandatory and optional insurance requirements for freelancers in Switzerland. If you work for yourself in Switzerland, you need standard Swiss basic health insurance and may also opt to add in accident cover, income protection, and private or international cover as a supplement. While there’s no hard rule about what extra insurance […]

Setting up a business in Switzerland

If you’re setting up a business in Switzerland, here’s the lowdown on the different business types, what records you need to keep and more.

Becoming a freelancer or self-employed in Switzerland

From admin and taxes to insurance and more, we explain all you need to know about becoming a freelancer or self-employed in Switzerland.

Corporate tax in Switzerland in 2026

Thinking about setting up a Swiss business? Here’s what you need to know about corporate tax in Switzerland when going solo.