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AVS affiliation: obligations for new businesses
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AVS affiliation: obligations for new businesses

February 10, 20265 min read

AVS (Old Age and Survivors' Insurance) affiliation is mandatory for every business in Switzerland.

Procedures

  • Registration with the cantonal compensation office
  • Employee declaration
  • Setting up deductions

    • Contributions

  • AVS/AI/APG: 10.6% (shared 50/50)
  • Unemployment insurance: 2.2%
  • Family allowances: varies by canton

    • Deadlines

  • Registration within 30 days of starting activity
  • First quarterly statements