Your Trusted Payrolling Partner in Switzerland

The term "portage salarial" is a French legal framework that does not exist under Swiss law. Switzerland does not recognize portage models, and using a French-style framework creates severe legal risks, such as contract reclassification or heavy administrative fines. Payrolling, supervised by SECO, is the legally compliant Swiss equivalent.

Swiss social security authorities (AHV/AVS) strictly audit independent freelancers; if you rely on only one or two primary clients, authorities can reclassify you as an employee, triggering retroactive tax penalties for both you and your client. By placing you on Diligo's payroll with an official Swiss employment contract, you legally become an employee, completely eliminating any risk of pseudo-independence.

Diligo handles the end-to-end administration and processing of all mandatory Swiss social contributions. This includes Old-Age and Survivors' Insurance (AHV), Disability Insurance (IV), Income Compensation Allowance (EO), Occupational Pension Funds (BVG/LPP), and mandatory Accident Insurance (LAA/UVG).

Yes. When you utilize our payrolling services, Diligo becomes your official employer of record in Switzerland. We establish a robust, legally binding Swiss employment contract that conforms fully with the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO) and the Federal Act on Employment Services (LSE/AVG).

Your professional business expenses (such as travel, meals, or equipment) can be reimbursed directly through your monthly payroll. Diligo reviews and processes all claims to ensure they strictly align with Swiss cantonal tax rules and guidelines, keeping your structural deductions entirely compliant.

Absolutely. If an international business wants to hire an expert based in Switzerland without going through the lengthy process of opening a local office, Diligo acts as the local Employer of Record (EOR). We hire the employee on your behalf, run the monthly payroll, and guarantee complete compliance with Swiss labor and tax codes.