SWISS ADMINISTRATION

For those living in Switzerland

For all foreign employees in Switzerland withholding tax is deducted at source (P.A.Y.E. pay as you earn). It means that withholding tax is deducted directly from the salary every month. The tax percentage deducted varies depending on the canton. In order to determine your tax level, certain criteria as your marital status, your children and your salary level are taking into account. 

To determine your tax level, please refer to the relevant canton website (ex: Vaud).
 

For those living in France (Frontaliers)

You are not taxed at source and you must provide an “attestation de residence fiscale” that you can obtain directly at the prefecture of your place of residence.

You will pay your taxes to the French Government, to determine your tax level, please refer to the French Government.
 

To calculate your level of Salary

In order to evaluate your net salary income, you can either calculate yourself with the link above or use this link.

• What about family reunification? Please inform your HR administration contact on your marital status and parental status (number of children, their ages, etc). They will accompany you through the permit process.
   
• If you are a non EU Citizen, please check your visa status before coming to Switzerland. In fact, having a Swiss work permit doesn’t allow you to enter the territory.