đ Lead times are set by the destination country. This article covers trips where Switzerland is the destination country â the country where the work is performed. Switzerland's 8-calendar-day requirement does not apply to employees travelling from Switzerland to another country; those trips follow the deadline of their own destination country.
As part of Switzerlandâs 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.
Power of Attorney (PoA) â Required Authorization Step
Once the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) has successfully verified the companyâs details and issued the Unique Business Identification Number (UID), the Swiss authorities automatically send an authorization letter to the companyâs registered address. This document needs to be signed by an authorized company representative and returned to EasyGov to complete the authorization process.
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 âAccount Managementâ section.
2. Invite a new authorized user
Scroll down to the âAuthorized Usersâ section and click on â+ Invite userâ.
3. Enter WorkFlex account email
In the invitation page:
Enter the following email: [email protected]
Assign âFull accessâ
Click âInvite userâ
4. Confirm the invitation
Once we accept the invitation, please return to the âAccount Managementâ section.
Scroll down to the âInvitationsâ section and confirm our access to finalize the authorization.
If you encounter any issues during this process, feel free to contact us at [email protected], weâre happy to support you.
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If you do not have an EasyGov account:
To prepare for this transition:
An 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.