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Local Employment of Foreign Nationals

Simplify Hiring: Legal Support for Local Employment of Foreign Nationals

Hiring foreign nationals can be a critical step for startups and businesses aiming to access global talent. However, navigating Swiss immigration laws, work permits, and employment regulations can be daunting. We provide tailored legal solutions to streamline the process, ensuring compliance while helping you build a diverse, global team.

Our unique approach

Employing foreign nationals in Switzerland requires compliance with complex immigration and labor laws. Our expertise ensures a smooth and legally sound hiring process while addressing the specific needs of both the employer and the employee.

Here’s how we can support:

  • Work Permit Applications: We assist with preparing and submitting applications for work permits, ensuring compliance with Swiss immigration requirements.

  • Employment Agreement Drafting: We draft employment agreements tailored to meet the specific needs of foreign hires, incorporating relocation clauses, tax obligations, and compliance with Swiss labor laws.

  • Immigration Compliance: We provide guidance on residency permits, renewals, and obligations under Swiss law.

  • Relocation Support: We help navigate practical aspects like relocation clauses, cost coverage, and assistance with housing or integration, ensuring a smooth transition for foreign employees.

  • Cross-Border Employment Advice: For foreign nationals with ties to other jurisdictions, we advise on cross-border tax, social security, and employment law considerations.

  • Strategic Hiring Support: We guide employers on quota limitations, strategic planning, and best practices to secure work permits efficiently.


Our comprehensive approach ensures your business can attract and retain top international talent while staying compliant with Swiss legal requirements.

What we deliver

  • Guidance on Swiss immigration laws

  • Work permit applications

  • Tailored foreign-national employment agreements

  • Compliance with tax, social security, and labor regulations

  • Advice on navigating permit quotas and approvals

  • Ongoing compliance assistance

The Team

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Founding Partner (Legal) & CEO

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Senior Associate (Legal)

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Associate (Legal)

Want to learn how Alfred can unlock your business potential?

Book a complimentary intro call with us. We’d love to discuss your needs and how we can assist you.

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The Alfred Advantage

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Made by Founders

Alfred is run by successful startup founders. That’s how we are uniquely equipped to see eye-to-eye with entrepreneurs. We know the problems and we find the solutions with you.

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Legal & Business

Our long experience in the startup world has shown us: A symbiosis of legal and business knowledge delivered from a single source brings startups more effective and pragmatic solutions.

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Always Actionable

We know you have no time to theorize. You need actionable solutions now. We do research, so you don’t have to and quickly point you toward impactful adjustments.