Employer of Record Switzerland

Hire employees in Switzerland without setting up a company. Diligo becomes the legal employer,
managing contracts, payroll and compliance on your behalf.

What is an Employer of Record (EOR)?

An Employer of Record (EOR) is a company that legally employs consultants on behalf of another business. When you hire Diligo as your EOR in Switzerland, we become the consultant’s legal employer: we issue the employment contract, handle all AHV/AVS contributions, withholding tax, accident insurance, and year-end reporting.
You retain full control over the employee’s day-to-day work. We handle everything else. This structure is widely used by international companies wanting a workforce in Switzerland, without the time and cost of setting up a Swiss entity.

EOR vs. Payrolling in Switzerland — What's the Difference?

An EOR is the right solution for companies that want to hire someone in Switzerland. Payrolling — the French
equivalent of portage salarial — is designed for consultants who manage their own client mandates. In both cases,
Diligo is the legal employer in Switzerland; the difference lies in the working relationship. If you are a company
hiring talent in Switzerland, Diligo acts as your EOR. If you are a consultant working with your own clients, Diligo
provides payrolling.

What the EOR service covers

Compliant Swiss employment contracts
Swiss-law contracts tailored to collective agreements and cantonal requirements.
Full payroll & AHV administration
Monthly salary processing, all social contributions (calculated and remitted on time).
Work permit & immigration support
B, G and L permits obtained and managed for foreign national employees.
Cantonal tax compliance
Withholding tax handled per canton, no compliance risk.
Employee benefits management
LPP/BVG pension, UVG accident insurance (coordinated and administered).
Offboarding & termination
Notice periods, termination documentation, final settlement in full compliance.

When to Use an Employer of Record in Switzerland

You have found a candidate in Switzerland but have no entity to employ them through
You need to test the Swiss market before committing to a full legal setup
You are hiring cross-border contractors who need a Swiss employment contract
You want to convert a contractor relationship into a compliant employment contract

Frequently Asked Questions

How is an EOR different from a staffing agency?

A staffing agency recruits workers and places them with clients. An EOR employs workers you have already
found, in a compliant legal structure. Diligo does not recruit — we employ and pay.

Is using an EOR in Switzerland legally compliant?

How quickly can Diligo onboard an employee?

What are the costs of an EOR in Switzerland?

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