Entries by Dagmar Richardson

IHRS Info COVID: Immigration to Switzerland

Switzerland has loosened the rules for immigration starting May 11th, those include: Employment of EU/EFTA Citizens: The cantons will process all applications for residence permits and cross-border commuter permits submitted by workers from an EU or EFTA member state from before the introduction of entry restrictions (March 25th). In other words, if you can present […]

Obligations towards Swiss Social Security without company premises / employer domiciled in Switzerland (ANobAG)

Employees living in Switzerland and working for a foreign company need to contribute to Swiss Social insurances, even if the employer has no legal entity in Switzerland – unless the person can be explicitly exempted. This constellation is called ANobAG, which stands for “employee without an employer having immediate social insurance obligations” (German: Arbeitnehmer ohne […]

New skilled immigration act in Germany

From 1 March 2020, Germany will facilitate the immigration of qualified professionals with third country citizenship (outside EU/EFTA), see. Persons with a university degree or qualified vocational training Recognition of foreign qualifications German employment contract 6 months permit to stay for job search Residence permit after only 4 years (before five) If you have any […]

Inbound Switzerland

Dear Reader Before the summerbreak we would like to call your attention to our workshop on October 30th, 2019, to update your Inbound Switzerland Know How: Inbound Switzerland Workshop on October 30, 2019 Have a great summer! International HR Services Ltd.

Free movement into Switzerland for Bulgarians and Rumanians

Starting June 1st, 2019, Bulgarians and Rumanians fall under the free movement agreement between Switzerland and the EU. This means they have free access to Switzerland; under the condition they have a job with a Swiss working contract or enough financial means to live in Switzerland. Please be reminded that assignments with remaining employment abroad […]

VAT Comparison 2018

Country Normal in % Reduced    in % Belgium 21 6, 12 Denmark 25 Germany 19 7 Finland 24 10; 14 France 20 2.1; 5.5; 10 Greece 24 6; 13 UK 20 5 Ireland 23 4.8; 5.4; 9; 13.5 Italy 22 4, 5, 10 Luxemburg 17 3, 8, 14 Netherlands 21 6 Norway 25 12; 15 […]