EU/EFTA self-employment in Switzerland

5 tasks in suggested order

1. Clarify residence rights for self-employment with the canton

Official source: www.sem.admin.ch

2. Have self-employed status recognised by the compensation office

Official source: www.ahv-iv.ch

3. Choose a legal form and check commercial-register duties

Official source: www.kmu.admin.ch

4. Clarify VAT liability and bookkeeping

Official source: www.estv.admin.ch

5. Arrange insurance and pension cover for self-employed work

Official source: www.kmu.admin.ch

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