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What conditions do the dancers have to meet to be able to work in Switzerland?

You must be a citizen from one of the EU- or EFTA countries. You must provide a certificate of health that confirms your ability to work at night. By advertising your services as a striptease dancer on this platform, interested clubs will be able contact you directly . The usage of this platform is free of charge. You can register here: Register as a dancer.

What information must I provide about myself in my stripteasejobs.ch profile?

We require accurate, current information about yourself; this will give the Swiss club proprietors an idea of who you are, information such as last name, first name, age, height, weight, residence, email address and at least one current photo.

Who is an ideal dancer?

Ideally, you should be between 20 and 25 years of age, slim, pretty and an elegant dancer. You must be willing to undress on stage. Good language skills and a friendly disposition are also an asset for successful employment.

How much does a dancer earn in Switzerland?

The earnings are very lucrative. A monthly gross salary of 4000 Swiss francs is customary. This amount may vary depending on working hours and club location. Good cabaret clubs pay a much higher actual wage due to profit commissions and tips. Details such as shared travel cost expenses, insurances and accommodation must be individually negotiated with the club.

What will be deducted from my wage?

Updated 2012, subject to legal alterations:

  • AHV [old age insurance/IV [disability insurance]/EO [compensation for loss of income]: 5.15%
  • Unemployment insurance 1.10%
  • Further insurances (accident, sick pay and occupational benefits according tocontract

Which insurances must be provided?

  • As all other employees in Switzerland you must pay contributions to unemployment-, old-age- and disability insurance. These are directly deducted from your wage.
  • If you paid contributions to old age insurance (AHV) for a minimum of 12 months, you can demand reimbursement when leaving the country (Caisse suisee de compensation, 18, Avenue Edmond Vaucher, 1211 Genève 28, Phone 022 795 9111). Keep the payment slip as verification to reclaim AHV contributions.
  • Even if you are only employed for a short period of time, your employer is required to purchase a health- and accident insurance for you. The health insurance premiums will be deducted from your wages. The insurance covers costs for doctor’s visitsand hospital admissions.
  • Franchise payments (cost sharing with a 90-day validity period) in the amount of CHF 250 are only due if you want to be reimbursed for medical treatment through the health insurance company. If this is the case, your employer will pay a lump sum of CHF 250 for your first medical consultation; this amount will be deducted from your salary. If the medical costs are lower than CHF 250 after the expiry of the three-month franchise validity period, you are entitled to reimbursement through the health insurance company. If you do not require a doctor or if the examination is not paid for by the health insurance, you are not required to pay the employer the lump sum of CHF 250.

Am I liable to tax?

As a cabaret dancer you are required to pay withholding tax. The employer will deduct the tax from your wages.

Who can assist me in case there are complications with the employer?

ASCO has an ombuds office:

 

Jacques Rüdisser

Kirchplatz 1

P.O. Box 533

CH-8853 Lachen SZ

Switzerland

 

in urgent cases:

 

ASCO fax 044 371 89 11

Cell phone 076 315 32 72 (weekdays from 3 to 6 p.m.)

Do I need a work permit?

Total freedom of movement applies to citizens from the 25 EU member states and EFTA countries. This specifically applies to citizens from the following countries:

 

Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Britain, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovak Republic, Spain, Czech Republic, Hungary and Cyprus.


According to current legislation EU- and EFTA citizens still require a residence permit and work permit. However, the procedure for issuance of papers has been greatly simplified, and the canton is exclusively responsible for this matter. For detailed information regarding the procedure and issuance of these permits please consult the canton’s Migration Office.

How to register?

Registration and application for a residence permit is processed at the Residents’ Registration Office of the respective residential community prior to work begin. You must bring the following items along: valid travel documents (passport or ID), work contract or certification of employment. The Migration Office of the canton can further assist you and provide detailed information about migration, stays and border crossers. Services up to 90 days per calendar year (reporting procedure).

 

Citizens of the EU-25/EFTA member states and employees who are posted to Switzerland by a company’s or society’s main office based in one of the member states of the EU-25/EFTA do not require a residence permit for a stay of up to 90 work days per calendar year. The reporting procedure applies. The procedure applies to services that are performed across the border, job commencement with a Swiss employer and self-employed service providers.

Reporting procedure - brief overview of main items

Foreign employees from the EU-25/EFTA states can work in Switzerland without a permit but must observe the mandatory reporting procedure if they work up to 90 work days per year in Switzerland. The following persons qualify as employees:

  • Dependent employees who work for a foreign employer based in one of the EU-25/EFTA states (so-called posted workers),
  • Self-employed service providers who are citizens of one of the EU-25/EFTA states,
  • Dependent employees who are citizens of EU-25/EFTA states and begin their employment with a Swiss employer.

I am from Romania or Bulgaria. What do I need to work in Switzerland?

Citizens from Romania and Bulgaria still require a permit for the following sectors:

  • Main- and ancillary construction trades
  • Horticultural trade
  • Company- and industrial cleaning
  • Security sector

Services above 90 days per calendar year

Temporary stays for performing services that are not regulated by specific service agreements and extend beyond 90 work days per calendar year are not subject to the Freedom of Movement Agreement [FZA] between Switzerland and the EU. Therefore, no legal claim applies based on the FZA. The approval is given according to the German Federal Law for Foreigners [AuG].

What are the conditions for being able to work in Switzerland?

The approval conditions for temporary work visits are subject to the conditions of the labor market, such as inspection of wage- and working conditions and the criterion for good qualification. In exceptional cases a short residence permit may be issued for pronounced specialists working in key positions. The provided service must be disclosed. Duration and purpose of the task must be documented in a signed service provider agreement and project task.

What documents must I provide for the request?

  • Online entry of the request or application form,
  • Posted worker confirmation with wage determinations,
  • Service provider contract and project task,
  • Detailed information on duration of the service to be provided (time schedule).

I want to register another person, not myself. What should I do?

Some agencies will process the entire registration for you.

The fee for this serviceis 8% of gross earnings.

 

Links to a few agencies:

Atlas Agentur: 3007, Bern, Tel. 031 371 69 69
Agence Artistique, Bruno de Angelis: 1844 Villeneuve, VD. Tel. 021 960 46 27
Dandara: 1211 Genève 6
PBR Agency: 1852 Roche /VD

Play Agency: 8048 Zürich

Which dance styles are required?

Go-go

Scantily dressed dancers. Create atmosphere through animation and performance. Usually go-go dancers do not undress or only undress partially on stage.

 

Striptease

The art of erotic undressing.

 

Table dance

Erotic stage dance - often pole dancing - by women in sexy clothes.