Hire employees in Switzerland with an Employer of Record

Hiring in Switzerland requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Switzerland without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is CHF and the standard payroll cycle is monthly (often 13th salary). The official working language is German / French / Italian, and contracts must comply with Switzerland employment law.

• Working hours
  40–42 hrs/week
• Probation period
  1–3 months
• Notice period
  1–3 months
• Paid annual leave
  20 days minimum
• Public holidays
  8–15 (canton)
• Minimum wage
  Cantonal (varies)

Payroll in Switzerland runs monthly (often 13th salary). Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~13–15% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~13–15% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

• Hire in Switzerland in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
• Stay 100% compliant with Switzerland employment, tax, and labour law.
• Pay employees in CHF on time, every cycle.
• Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
• Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.