https://www.anstell.ch/blog Swiss employment, permits and payroll for European teams. en-GB https://www.anstell.ch/blog/b-permit-vs-l-permit https://www.anstell.ch/blog/b-permit-vs-l-permit For EU/EFTA nationals the employment contract decides: twelve months or open-ended gives a five-year B permit, three to twelve months gives an L permit that runs as long as the contract, and under three months needs only an online notification. For everyone else, the quota comes first. Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.anstell.ch/blog/thirteenth-salary-explained https://www.anstell.ch/blog/thirteenth-salary-explained Switzerland has no statutory 13th month salary. It becomes an enforceable claim through the contract, a collective agreement or a settled practice, and the wording decides whether it is wage or a gratification. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.anstell.ch/blog/quellensteuer-for-eu-employers https://www.anstell.ch/blog/quellensteuer-for-eu-employers Tax withheld at source: who it applies to, who is responsible for withholding it, and what changes when an employee receives a settlement permit. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT