Hire across Switzerland without setting up a local entity. Peak's people-first approach lets you employ, pay and support talent while we handle cantonal taxes, AHV social security and full employment-law compliance.
Switzerland offers a highly skilled multilingual workforce, low taxes and exceptional stability - though it sits outside the EU and EEA, so hiring rules differ from its neighbours.
Competitive corporate and personal tax, and one of Europe's lowest VAT rates.
A highly skilled workforce across German, French and Italian regions.
Home to many multinational headquarters, finance and life sciences.
A predictable, business-friendly legal environment.
At the heart of Europe, though outside the EU and EEA.
We help you weigh whether Switzerland fits your values, not just the opportunity.
For most teams entering Switzerland, an EOR is faster, cheaper and lower-risk than establishing a local entity.
| Switzerland entity setup | Peak EOR | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | GmbH from CHF 20,000 (or AG from CHF 100,000) share capital, plus ongoing compliance | No setup costs, transparent monthly pricing |
| Time to hire | Around 1-3 weeks, with notarisation and registration | 2-4 weeks, full compliance included |
| Ideal for | 10+ employees, permanent commitment, local board needs | Testing markets, 1-20 employees, flexibility needed |
Your upfront entity cost with Peak. Skip the CHF 20,000+ share capital, notarised formation and the ongoing compliance overhead - with the freedom to scale up or down without complications.
We'll tell you when setting up your own entity makes more sense. Our goal is your success, not our commission.
Switzerland sits outside the EU and EEA, and tax and some pay rules vary by canton. The 13th-month salary is customary, and we keep every contract, deduction and filing correct.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Income tax | Federal plus cantonal and communal, varying widely by canton |
| Social security (AHV/IV/EO) | 5.3% employer / 5.3% employee |
| Occupational pension (BVG) | Mandatory; the employer funds at least 50% |
| 13th month salary | Customary, usually paid via the contract |
| Filing | Monthly withholding where applicable; annual AHV wage declaration |
Actual local employment specialists - not outsourced advice. TeamHub gives you compliant templates and instant payslips, with human help whenever you need it.
Deep knowledge of Swiss employment law and the cantonal tax and social-security system, a real in-house team and a business-for-good ethos.
Local specialists who know the market and the rules on the ground.
Employment lawyers in-house, not outsourced advice.
Certified specialists, ready for multi-currency operations.
No hidden fees, no billable hours, no surprises.
B1G1 partner, B Corp certified, Planet Mark certified.
TeamHub keeps you informed; humans handle the hard bits.
Hiring your first person in Switzerland is just the start. We support the whole journey.
Disputes, performance issues and cultural integration, handled with care.
Stay ahead of law changes, regulatory updates and best practice.
Scale your team, enter new markets and get strategic advice.
Redundancy, restructuring and legal complications, expertly navigated.
Switzerland offers high-value talent, low taxes and stability, but sits outside the EU and EEA and varies by canton. Getting contracts, social security and the customary 13th-month salary right from the start matters.
