Payrolling explained
How does it work?
From the contract to your net salary, every step of payrolling with SPTS, in full transparency.
Steps
From first contact to first salary
Six steps, from your simulation request to your first salary.
Timelines are indicative.
- 2 minutes
Request your simulation
A simple form, free and with no commitment.
Details
Tell us the amount you plan to invoice, the salary you would like to receive and the length of your assignment. No supporting documents are needed at this stage.
- About 30 minutes
Talk to an adviser
We review your situation together.
Details
A specialist contacts you to understand your project, answer your questions and check what is needed for a simulation suited to your situation.
- Within one working day
Receive your simulation
A clear estimate, itemised line by line.
Details
You receive a written simulation showing the invoiced amount, the estimated gross and net salary, social contributions, withholding tax and the SPTS commission.
- Within 48 h
We prepare the contracts
Each party has a contract suited to its role.
Details
You sign a framework employment contract, supplemented by an assignment contract. Your client signs the staff leasing contract setting out the terms of the assignment: dates, rate, currency, place of work and payment terms.
- On the agreed date
Start your assignment
We take care of the administration of your activity.
Details
Once the contracts are signed and any authorisations obtained, you can start your assignment. SPTS handles payroll, social insurance, work permit formalities where needed, withholding tax and invoicing.
- 2 working days maximum
Receive your salary
Transparent follow-up, right up to payment.
Details
At the end of the month, your client approves your timesheet. SPTS then issues the invoice and pays your salary within 2 working days maximum of receiving your client's payment.
Collaboration
How do you work with SPTS?
Three parties, two contracts, one assignment.
- Legal certaintyA framework that complies with Swiss staff leasing legislation.
- Complete administrationYou focus on your work, we handle the rest.
- FlexibilityA solution shaped to the needs of consultants and companies.
Employment
contract
Staff leasing
contract
Assignment and collaboration
Your pay
What the client pays, what the consultant receives
A concrete example showing how a client invoice of CHF 12'000 is split.
- Total invoice
CHF 12'000
Excluding VAT
- Gross salary
CHF 10'210
- Net salary
CHF 9'175
Indicative example, 2026 rates: Swiss consultant, born in 1985.
Commission
A simple, transparent commission
A single monthly commission that covers all of the administration.
4%
of the invoiced amount
Minimum CHF 400 per month
No joining fee · No exit fee · No file-opening fee
What our commission includes
- ContractsEmployment contract: framework contract and assignment contract
- Payroll & insurancePayroll and social insurance management
- FilingsSocial insurance filings and withholding tax
- Work permit formalitiesApplication, filing and follow-up
- CertificatesCertificates and administrative documents
- SupportA dedicated, responsive contact
Payment
When do you receive your salary?
A transparent process, from your client's payment to the payment of your salary.
2
working days maximum
The maximum time it takes for your salary to be paid once SPTS has received your client's payment.
- 1. Your client pays the invoice
- On the agreed terms.
- 2. Your salary is paid
- As soon as the payment is received.
- 3. If your client pays late
- We chase your client.
- 4. A salary advance is possible
- Under certain conditions.