Stay of Ukrainians in Switzerland
The Swiss government has decided not to withdraw the S protection status for Ukrainian refugees before 4 March 2026 and to extend the support measures for this group of people (S programme) until then. This means that Ukrainian refugees can continue to work under the S status, if a working permit was granted. The risk […]
Notification procedure for self-employed from UK or with UK passport
After the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union on 31 January 2020 and after the end of the transitional phase on 31 December 2020, the free movement of persons from the UK is no longer applicable. However, an agreement exists which allows service providers to be posted to Switzerland for a maximum of 90 days […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free movement of persons with Croatia: Extension of the transition phase
Since January 1st, 2017, the protocol for extending the free movement of persons from Croatia has been in force. During a multi-stage transitional phase, special conditions apply for Croatian nationals entering employment in Switzerland. The first period of this transitional phase ends on 31st December 2018. At its meeting on 7th December 2018, the Swiss […]
New US income tax rates under Trump’s Tax Cuts & Jobs Act affect already the 2018 U.S. tax payment
Introduction: The U.S. tax system applies the ‘pay-as-you-earn’. Therefore, there is a direct withholding system set up by American companies to meet this tax withholding requirement. If one works in the U.S., the American employer is required to withholding taxes and submit these withholdings to the Internal Revenue Services. As most of our clients work […]
U.S. Tax Compliance
US tax issues are increasing and people having a Green Card or Citizenship remain tax eligible in US. Also, Companies doing business with US need an increased alert. Here a summary of the most important US tax forms: Form 1040 – Annual U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. U.S. citizens, Green Card holders and Resident Aliens […]
New US Tax Law
Interesting Link about New US Tax law; On December 22, 2017, signed, effective as of January 1, 2018.
Swiss Federal Council decision on implementation of new constitution article on migration of EU citizens
In February 2014, Swiss voters approved a political initiative which demanded further steps to tighten the possibility to migrate to Switzerland (“Masseneinwanderungsinitiative”). To derivate the laws necessary to fulfil the new constitution article implemented by this initiative, it has subsequently been processed in the parliament and has now also passed the Federal Council. The Federal […]
Fake news about Romanians and Bulgarians
You may have read in the news this week that Switzerland has restricted access for Romanians and Bulgarians to the Swiss labor market. Well, not really, the Swiss Federal Council has restricted the issuance of 5 year B permits to a quota of 996 over the next 12 months. Can a Romanian or Bulgarian work […]