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Hi need a quick help,


 


As an international consultant to United Nations, do I need to pay any taxes to Swiss government? 


 


Any help or suggestion. Whom can I contact to get the information?  Thanks a lot.

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Hi need a quick help,


 


As an international consultant to United Nations, do I need to pay any taxes to Swiss government? 


 


Any help or suggestion. Whom can I contact to get the information?  Thanks a lot.


Sandeep SOct 29, 2014 @ 12:51
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Hi Sandeep,


are you working directly for the UN or via a company that employs you as a freelancer? 

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Hi Sandeep,


are you working directly for the UN or via a company that employs you as a freelancer? 


Georgi U, Oct 29, 2014 @ 13:15
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Hi Georgi,


 


Directly employed by UNEP for 6 months as a consultant.

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Directly employed by UNEP for 6 months as a consultant.


Sandeep S, Oct 29, 2014 @ 13:36
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Hi Sandeep, If your contract doesn't say anything on that issue you'll most probably have to declare your revenue to the Swiss authorities. The external consultant status is not treated in the same way as the IOHQ (International Organizations Headquarters) employee and often you find in the contract the following "the contractor is responsible for his taxes and social security obligations”. In this case you have to check with UNEP who does the permit, the insurance coverage and the "social security" (AVS) affiliation because if not stated - you should do it by yourself. You can contact me on pm or phone for more information. 

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Hi Sandeep, If your contract doesn't say anything on that issue you'll most probably have to declare your revenue to the Swiss authorities. The external consultant status is not treated in the same way as the IOHQ (International Organizations Headquarters) employee and often you find in the contract the following "the contractor is responsible for his taxes and social security obligations”. In this case you have to check with UNEP who does the permit, the insurance coverage and the "social security" (AVS) affiliation because if not stated - you should do it by yourself. You can contact me on pm or phone for more information. 


Georgi U, Oct 29, 2014 @ 14:06
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Hi Sandeep,


I'm in a similar situation to yours, would love to hear what else you've learned on the topic in the past month!


Thanks!

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Hi Sandeep,


I'm in a similar situation to yours, would love to hear what else you've learned on the topic in the past month!


Thanks!


Liati, Nov 27, 2014 @ 12:15
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Hi Friends,


I would like to know on "how did you proceed on the tax matters in last year"". It will be very helpful to me .


 


Regards


Saurav


 

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Hi Friends,


I would like to know on "how did you proceed on the tax matters in last year"". It will be very helpful to me .


 


Regards


Saurav


 


saurav m, Jul 6, 2015 @ 09:09
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Anyone knowing more in the Tax situation for UN consultant under a Special Service Agreement?


I would be enormously happy with hearing your experiences..


I have an 11 month contract at WMO, but not sure what to do with the taxes...


 


 

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Anyone knowing more in the Tax situation for UN consultant under a Special Service Agreement?


I would be enormously happy with hearing your experiences..


I have an 11 month contract at WMO, but not sure what to do with the taxes...


 


 


Gaby L, Mar 9, 2016 @ 15:38
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Hi,


 


SSAs pay taxes as per the HR. How much and what procedure? They don't know.


You have to go to the commune you live and enquiry that was their answer. I went to the commune and produced my income certificate and asked them what needs to be done. They couldn't advise me straightway and demaned my "Carte des legitimation". Since I have a Swiss permit B, I was not given "Carte des legitimation".So I was asked by the commune person to send an inquiry letter with my details . I am waiting for their reply.


 


Regards


Saurav

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Hi,


 


SSAs pay taxes as per the HR. How much and what procedure? They don't know.


You have to go to the commune you live and enquiry that was their answer. I went to the commune and produced my income certificate and asked them what needs to be done. They couldn't advise me straightway and demaned my "Carte des legitimation". Since I have a Swiss permit B, I was not given "Carte des legitimation".So I was asked by the commune person to send an inquiry letter with my details . I am waiting for their reply.


 


Regards


Saurav


saurav m, Mar 14, 2016 @ 15:15
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Hello guys! I know it's been a while since someone inquired about this but, I would definitely love to know how you proceeded with the tax issue. Any piece of information would be really helpful for me!


Thanks for your time,


Best regards,


Juan. 

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Hello guys! I know it's been a while since someone inquired about this but, I would definitely love to know how you proceeded with the tax issue. Any piece of information would be really helpful for me!


Thanks for your time,


Best regards,


Juan. 


Juan Castillo, Oct 8, 2017 @ 21:19
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Send me a pm and I can share what I've learned- though not sure it will match your specific circumstances.

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Send me a pm and I can share what I've learned- though not sure it will match your specific circumstances.


Liati, Oct 8, 2017 @ 21:49
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Great! Just pm you Smile. Thank you so much!! 

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Great! Just pm you Smile. Thank you so much!! 


Juan Castillo, Oct 8, 2017 @ 22:00
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