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Hiring your first employee in Switzerland
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Hiring your first employee in Switzerland

December 10, 20257 min read

Hiring the first employee is a major step involving numerous obligations.

Employer obligations

  • Written employment contract
  • AVS/AI/APG affiliation
  • Accident insurance (LAA)
  • Pension fund (LPP) from 1 employee
  • Family allowances

    • Employer costs

  • Social charges: approximately 15-20% of gross salary
  • Accident insurance: 0.5-3% depending on sector
  • LPP: variable depending on chosen plan

    • Formalities

    1. Contract drafting

    2. Notification to compensation office

    3. LAA subscription

    4. LPP affiliation

    5. Tax authority declaration