Taxes and contributions

1 · The base rule

In Switzerland, every work income must be declared in the annual tax return, regardless of amount.

Workpop doesn’t handle payments — you settle directly. We do not issue salary certificates.

2 · AVS threshold for occasional earners

If your Workpop earnings are OCCASIONAL and under CHF 2,300/year per employer/client, you are generally exempt from AVS/AI/APG contributions on that income.

Above this threshold: contributions to the cantonal compensation office.

3 · When does self-employed status apply?

If you start earning regularly (multiple clients, volume), you may need to register as self-employed with the cantonal compensation office.

Swiss VAT: kicks in above CHF 100,000/year turnover (CHF 250,000 for associations). Below this, no obligation.

4 · Are you unemployed (RAV/ORP)?

Intermediate earnings are allowed during unemployment, but MUST be declared monthly to the RAV/ORP advisor. They affect benefits but DO NOT revoke them.

Not declaring is a breach that may lead to suspension of benefits.

5 · In practice

Keep a register of Workpop earnings (date, client, amount).

Keep the signed digital contracts as supporting documents.

Report the annual total in your tax return ("other income" or "self-employment").

If in doubt: cantonal tax office or tax advisor (CHF 100-300 one-off consultation).

6 · Official resources

Swiss Confederation — Self-employment: www.kmu.admin.ch

AVS central office (cantonal compensation office): www.avs-ai.ch

Regional employment office (RAV/ORP) — your canton’s website