SECO & Special Permits

Yes. We can begin with an activity and authority review for other regulated operations, including export-control questions. Healthcare, hospitality and precious-metals projects may involve different authorities and specialist input. We establish the relevant expertise and scope before proceeding with application work.

Not necessarily. A business may also need to address cantonal or municipal rules for its premises, profession or employees. We map the requirements separately and coordinate their sequence so that one approval is not mistaken for permission to start every part of the operation.

A placement service introduces a worker to an employer. In staff leasing, the provider remains the employer while the worker is assigned to a client. The actual working relationship and instruction powers determine the analysis, not just the description in the contract.

Regular remunerated placement and commercial staff leasing can require authorization. We assess the service, operating location and international elements before identifying the required applications. A company’s registration does not itself provide the permission to carry out these activities.

The canton is responsible for the cantonal permit. Cross-border activity can require an additional federal SECO permit. The direction and type of activity must be checked because federal authorization does not make every international staffing arrangement permissible.

The financial-security requirement relates to staff leasing and should not automatically be applied to placement-only activity. The amount and acceptable form depend on the applicable rules and business. We confirm these separately from official charges and legal fees.

The person must be suitable for the regulated activity and genuinely perform the management role. The application needs evidence of the relevant experience, qualifications and other applicable conditions. We review the proposed role and documentation before submission.

Staff leasing into Switzerland from abroad is prohibited. A foreign group needs a compliant structure and must assess the actual assignments. Genuine posting or project services are separate concepts and cannot simply be used to relabel a staff-leasing model.

No. The business permit and an individual’s permission to work are separate matters. Nationality, residence, employing entity and assignment details can affect the immigration requirements. Both need to be reflected in the operating plan.

The schedule depends on the canton, any federal process and the readiness of the people, contracts, premises and security. We identify the missing evidence and agree preparation milestones. Filing an application does not itself authorize the business to launch.

Yes. We assess the employment, placement and client arrangements together with how the service is delivered. The review can identify drafting gaps, permit implications and changes needed for a new activity, office or international assignment.

The business must continue meeting its permit conditions, including suitable management, required security and compliant operating arrangements. Changes may need notification or further permission. We can help identify those events and prepare the necessary follow-up work.