Thanks to a successful cooperation project with the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (FTA), VAT returns can now be submitted by following the ‘VAT-declaration easy’ process on EasyGov.
Tax representatives now have the option of processing a declaration release by their clients via EasyGov.
Work permits for third-country nationals
Applications for a work permit for third-country nationals are now possible on the portal in the pilot canton of Thurgau.
With this update, the following notification and application processes can now be carried out on EasyGov:
Notification of gainful employment of temporarily admitted foreign nationals (F permit) or recognised refugees (B permit) in all 26 cantons.
Cross-border commuter permits for EU/EFTA nationals (G permit) in the pilot cantons of Thurgau and Zurich. The cantons of St Gallen and Aargau will follow in spring 2023.
Work permits for employment with Swiss employers for third-country nationals in the canton of Thurgau. (Short stay permit up to 4 months/120 days, L permit or B permit)
Registration or permit requirement for foreign workers in Switzerland:
The processing of cross-border commuter permits for EU/EFTA nationals is provided on the portal with the pilot cantons of Thurgau and Zurich. Further pilot cantons are being planned.
New digital functions as part of the digitisation project of the Federal Supervisory Board for Foundations (FSBF): With the current update, foundations have the option of processing eESA services via the EasyGov platform and using it for all their specific transactions with the FSBF and other authorities, such as the Commercial Register or the OASI Compensation Fund. In particular, annual reporting can be completed electronically without media discontinuity.
Integration of SICHEM, the tool for the safe use of chemicals
Reporting procedure for employed refugees and temporarily admitted persons:
Since 1 January 2019, temporarily admitted persons and recognised refugees have been able to take up employment after a report has been submitted to the labour market authorities.
The newly digitalised reporting procedure on EasyGov makes the reporting process even simpler for employers.
Debt enforcement: more functions:
The latest update now also offers options to submit requests to continue debt enforcement proceedings and sale requests, as well as send general submissions, to the offices.
The process for publishing official SOGC reports has now been integrated into EasyGov, meaning that certain official publications can be filed via EasyGov and transmitted to the SOGC.
“e-trademark”, the electronic trade mark application process, is offered as a partial integration via EasyGov.
In addition to trade mark applications, changes of address for existing trademarks can also be made in the register.
With release 1.5, the digital platform now assists small companies in particular with entering their salary data for their salary declarations to Suva.
The debt enforcement service desk’s features are now available to associations, foundations and cooperatives too, while an authorisation database provides an overview of all professions in Switzerland that are regulated or require authorisation.
Apply to instigate debt enforcement proceedings against an individual or legal entity.
Request an extract from the debt enforcement register. Individuals can also do this in the public part of EasyGov.swiss without the need to register or log in.
The Swiss government is making it easier for high-performing SMEs with scope for further development to take out bank loans. Contact with the competent loan guarantee organisation can now be initiated online via EasyGov.swiss.
