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The CAGI assists international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) already established or seeking to do so in the Geneva region.
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Tax regime for employees
Persons employed by a Geneva-based NGO who reside in the canton of Geneva are subject to federal, cantonal and communal taxes on income and wealth. The same applies, to a certain extent, for employees who reside outside Switzerland.
On the other hand, persons domiciled in another Swiss canton are subject to taxes in the canton of residence (for example, the canton of Vaud).
Employees who are Swiss national or holders of an establishment permit (permit C) must complete an annual declaration of their income and wealth, on the basis of which taxes are calculated by the tax authorities.
Employees with a residence permit (eg B permit), who have no taxable wealth, are taxed at source on the salary they receive from NGOs. If they have assets, they must complete a tax declaration.
Employees residing outside Switzerland (eg cross-border workers) are taxed at source on the remuneration they receive from the NGO for the activity they carry out in Switzerland.
Cross-border teleworking
People living outside Switzerland who telework for an employer based in Switzerland may find their social security and tax situation affected. The applicable regime depends in particular on the percentage of teleworking carried out from the country of residence and on the potential agreements concluded between Switzerland and the country of residence.
It is therefore essential to be well informed to avoid any surprises or non-compliance. For a detailed explanation of the legal regime applicable to cross-border teleworking, please consult the page dedicated to teleworking on the Fédération des entreprises romandes (FER) website (FR).
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Contact
By appointment only: Monday to Friday from 9 am to 12 pm / 2 pm to 4:30 pm
La Pastorale: Route de Ferney 106, 1202 Genève
Access by public transports (TPG): Line 5: stop Intercontinental; lines 8, 20, 22, 60: arrêt Appia. No parking on site.
Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.