Case Study: Remote Working – Third-Country Nationals

In our last Global Mobility Alert, we discussed the topic of remote working and its general aspects. This week, we focus on a practical case and its legal and immigration challenges in Switzerland.

Background:

A British company, "TechInnovate Ltd.," is headquartered in London, with a subsidiary in Zurich, Switzerland. The company develops software solutions and is expanding into the European market. To support the expansion and ensure proximity to European customers, the board of directors decides to allow some of its members to work remotely from Switzerland.

Our Scenario:

John Smith, chairman of the board at TechInnovate Ltd., decides to work remotely from Switzerland for several months each year. He chooses Switzerland due to its central location in Europe, stable political and economic environment, and high quality of life. He works from his rented apartment on Lake Zurich and attends monthly board meetings virtually.