Working

Kickstart your career in Switzerland and explore the Swiss labor market with job listings and advice on job hunting, labor law, and entrepreneurship.

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Employment Basics

Navigate your career in Switzerland with ease by learning the employment basics and intricacies of the local work culture, etiquette, and work-life balance.

Finding a Job

Find your dream job in Switzerland with deep insights into the Swiss job market and advice on job-hunting strategies, including interview and CV tips.

Labor Law

Understand Switzerland’s labor laws to protect your rights: salary standards, employment contracts and termination, and annual and parental leave.

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Sick leave in Switzerland: rules for expats

Sick leave in Switzerland depends on factors such as your employment contract, length of service, employer insurance, collective labor agreement, and canton. If illness stops you from working, the first things to clarify are when to notify your employer, whether you need a medical certificate, and how your salary will be covered. This guide focuses […]

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Vacation days in Switzerland: annual leave and public holidays

Most private-sector employees in Switzerland get at least four weeks of paid vacation a year, and workers up to age 20 get five. Outside of paid time off, you can also often get public holidays as days off where they fall on a normal working day. However, it’s good to know that public holidays do […]

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Swiss employment law and labor rights

No matter how stunning the scenery, starting a job in a new place can be challenging. Learn about the Swiss employment law with this guide.

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The minimum wage and average salary in Switzerland in 2026

Learn about Switzerland’s minimum wage and average salary, including which sector earns the most and where to find the highest-paying jobs.

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Work visas in Switzerland

Switzerland has restricted quotas for foreign workers, and everyone needs work authorization to legally work in Switzerland.

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Swiss social security and claiming benefits

From unemployment benefits to pensions, and everything in between, we explain how Swiss social security works in the alpine nation.

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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 […]

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Best apps to make money in Switzerland

If you are looking for money-making apps in Switzerland that residents can actually use, the safest starting point is to ignore the hype. The real question is which platforms pay reliably in CHF or a usable foreign currency, fit your language skills, and do not create tax, permit, or work-contract problems. In this guide, making […]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Expat tools

Make your expat journey easier with our handy tools

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Relocator tool

Get a personalised checklist for moving to Switzerland by answering a few questions about your relocation

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Directory

Find a service provider for your finances, education, and everything in between

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Job search

Looking for work? Search our job postings to discover a position suited to your talents

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Housing

Get the perfect start on your life in Switzerland with a dream home from our housing listings

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