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Which canton are you going to? Remember that the Swiss systems is canton tax and income tax combined. Some cantons are lower than others.
I seem to remember Zurich 22%, Zug is lower, Basel city was under 30%. Bern is 35% canton tax. Geneva was not low either. There will be a an up to date list on line somewhere.
To save tax, do not tick the box for religion when you register in Switzerland. They automatically deduct church tax from you if so.
Make sure your agency will payroll you or it adds a burden of about up to 5% of your invoice if your agent does not have an office in Switzerland and you need to go through a private payroll solution!
If you are married or in an official partnership with children and your partner does not work, you pay 7% tax.
Again, check out your responsibilities for UK tax and UK residency or you will need tax equalisation. Otherwise you need to go out of the UK for a full tax year and stay out for the next one. If not, I think you can claim a double housing allowance from Switzerland if you have proof of mortgage or rental contract. (That means you are opting to be taxed on worldwide income in the UK).
Switzerland is expensive for eating out. You can gets some products for more reasonable prices in the likes of Migros. Loaf of bread up to 5 pounds, fresh vegetables and fish are way more expensive.
Get yourself a Halbtax abo train discount pass if you go. 160 CHF or so and 50% off trains. Soon pays for itself!
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Originally posted by Eirikur View PostHave gone through the process contract of CHF950 pd
Amount of tax depends on the canton you live in and on many other factors, even how many children you have back in the UK.
After making all the calculations I decided this was not profitable enough for me and declined teh contract (even considered camping for 3 months in the summer to save on accomodation)
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Have gone through the process contract of CHF950 pd
Amount of tax depends on the canton you live in and on many other factors, even how many children you have back in the UK.
After making all the calculations I decided this was not profitable enough for me and declined teh contract (even considered camping for 3 months in the summer to save on accomodation)
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hello, I am in a very similar situation, just wondering if you took the Swiss contract or not and how you are finding the cost of living etc out there?
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Originally posted by d000hg View PostI think you answered the question before you asked it.
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou've got a young family haven't you? Why would you be considering a gig abroad?
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You've got a young family haven't you? Why would you be considering a gig abroad?
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All seems awfully complicated.... Goes to explain why the rate on offer is so high.... Not sure it's my cup of tea though I would have jumped at the opportunity about 2 years ago regardless.
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Originally posted by stek View PostOnly the first flight in and the last flight out!
And don't forget £18 for a Jacket Potato....
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostAbout 725/day and next to a lake... Doesn't sound too bad for a few months....
However, seems like I will have to pay tax there rather than do it through my limited setup... What are the implications and is it worth it?
French speaking Switzerland is rather more pleasant to live in than the German speaking part. Excepting Basel.
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Originally posted by eek View PostNope as there is a tax treaty between here and there so once the tax is paid its paid..
Don't forget that accommodation, food and flights will also have to come out of that so it still may not be worthwhile.
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Originally posted by NorthWestPerm2Contr View PostPart of the breakdown includes expense allowance of 1500 and 510 pension. So 10kish after that. Is pension compulsory? Can travel expenses to uk and back not be included?
And don't forget £18 for a Jacket Potato....
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