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Swiss Immigration Tax – a way to optimize immigration ?
Switzerland's Immigration Tax Report: What It Really Means for Employers On May 6, 2026, the Swiss Federal Council published its report on the feasibility of an immigration tax: a concept that has circulated in Swiss political debate since the 2014 "Against...
EU–Switzerland Business Impact / Framework Agreement – Independent Contractors and Grey Zones: A Shrinking Space for Businesses
EU–Switzerland Business Impact — Article 5 Independent contractors, freelancers and consultants have become an essential part of many companies’ operating models. They provide flexibility, specialised expertise and speed — especially in cross-border contexts. Yet...
EU–Switzerland Business Impact / Framework Agreement – Wage Protection: Red Lines, Compliance Risks and Open Questions for Businesses
EU–Switzerland Business Impact — Article 4 Few topics in the Switzerland–EU framework discussions generate as much attention — and concern — as wage protection. For companies, however, the issue is often misunderstood. Wage protection is not simply a political slogan,...
EU–Switzerland Business Impact / Framework Agreement – Posting of Workers: Are the Grey Zones Disappearing for Businesses?
EU–Switzerland Business Impact — Article 3 For many companies operating between Switzerland and the EU, posting of workers and cross-border service provision is where legal theory meets operational reality. It is also where long-standing practices, often built on...
EU–Switzerland Business Impact / Framework Agreement : Free Movement: Legal Stability or New Constraints for Businesses?
EU–Switzerland Business Impact Series — Article 2 After setting out the overall business implications of the Switzerland–EU framework agreement (Bilaterales III) (EU-Switzerland Business Impact Series - Article 1), it is time to take a closer look at free movement of...
EU–Switzerland Business Impact / Switzerland–EU Framework Agreement: Key Issues and Potential Changes for Businesses
EU–Switzerland Business Impact Series — Article 1 Discussions around the Switzerland–EU framework agreement (these negotiations are commonly referred to as Bilaterals III) have generated extensive political debate. Far less attention, however, has been given to a...
Intra-company transfers: when GATS becomes a business risk
Switzerland is a key hub for multinational groups, and intra-company mobility is essential to many international operations. In theory, the GATS transfer regime, implemented in Switzerland under the Foreign Nationals and Integration Act (LEI), provides a clear legal...
Spot Checks: why immigration has become a business-critical risk
Switzerland’s labour market continues to rely heavily on international talent. According to the 21st SECO Observatory Report on the Free Movement of Persons (July 2025), EU/EFTA workers remain essential to economic growth, workforce availability and the stability of...
Stricter Border Controls in Switzerland: A Trend to Watch
What employers and travellers should know In 2024 and 2025, border controls across Europe have become more visible and more rigorous. Switzerland, despite being part of the Schengen area, is not immune to this trend. While the legal framework has not fundamentally...