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Requirements for posted worker notifications in Switzerland

Learn about Switzerland's Posted Worker notification requirements, including mandatory UID registration for companies posting workers.

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Written by David William
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As part of Switzerland’s digital transformation, all notifications under the Posted Workers Directive (PWD) must be submitted exclusively via EasyGov.swiss from March 2025 onwards. This update replaces the previous submission channels and is intended to centralize and modernize the notification process for short-term business activities by foreign employees.

Company Identification Number (UID) is now required

A key element of this new procedure is the mandatory use of a Company Identification Number (UID). All companies based in the EU, EFTA, and the UK that intend to post workers to Switzerland must now register for a UID. This number serves as a unique identifier within the EasyGov system and is essential for ensuring smooth processing of notifications.

What you need to do next:

If you already have an EasyGov account:

Giving WorkFlex Authorization on Existing EasyGov Accounts:

To ensure a smooth transition, please follow the steps below to grant WorkFlex full access to your existing EasyGov profiles:

1. Log in and select the company profile

  • Log in to EasyGov and choose the relevant company profile you wish to grant access to.

  • Navigate to the “Account Management” section.

2. Invite a new authorized user

  • Scroll down to the “Authorized Users” section and click on “+ Invite user”.

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3. Enter WorkFlex account email

In the invitation page:

  • Enter the following email: [email protected]

  • Assign “Full access”

  • Click “Invite user”

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4. Confirm the invitation

  • Once we accept the invitation, please return to the “Account Management” section.

  • Scroll down to the “Invitations” section and confirm our access to finalize the authorization.

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If you encounter any issues during this process, feel free to contact us at [email protected], we’re happy to support you.

If you do not have an EasyGov account:

To prepare for this transition:

  • A certified extract from your company register must be submitted to obtain the UID.

  • Please send this document to [email protected] as early as possible to avoid delays.

If you regularly post employees to Switzerland, you may have already received preliminary guidance. No immediate action is required beyond sharing the necessary document for the UID.

Our platform has already been updated to align with the EasyGov requirements, and WorkFlex will continue to manage the notification process on your behalf.

For upcoming business trips to Switzerland, we encourage you to contact our social security team via [email protected] to ensure that your UID is in place, helping you stay compliant under the new framework.

Should you have already used >45 days of the 90 days notifications, please do let us know when you send us the documents.

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