Question 1

Does Clino find me a cleaner or nanny?

Accepted Answer

No. Clino isn't a staffing or cleaning agency. You've already found someone. Clino guides you through employing them correctly: employment contract, payroll, insurance and AHV registration. Who you hire is entirely up to you.

Question 2

Do I really have to register my cleaner?

Accepted Answer

In almost every case: yes. In Switzerland, every private employer is legally required to register household workers for social security (AHV) and insure them against accidents. (AHV fact sheet 2.06) There are a few exceptions: young people up to the end of the year they turn 17; people up to the end of the year they turn 25 who earn at most CHF 750 per year; and from reference age an allowance of CHF 16'800 per year and employer. Clino checks this automatically during the process. Undeclared employment can lead to fines and back payments for both parties. (Source: BGSA)

Question 3

What exactly is the simplified billing procedure?

Accepted Answer

The simplified procedure (under the BGSA) allows private households to settle social contributions and a flat-rate withholding tax of 5% through a single body. The cantonal compensation office. (Source: BGSA) It applies to salaries up to CHF 22'680 per person per year. The advantage: no separate salary statement needed, no further tax on the salary, and accident insurance can, in cantons that offer it, be insured via VAVplus. (Merkblatt 2.06)

Question 4

How much do I really save compared to Quitt?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the salary, up to 75% on fees and more the higher the salary, since Quitt's fee grows with the wage while ours stays flat. For a typical housekeeper (3 hours per week, CHF 30/h), you pay CHF 19.90 per month with us (flat fee) instead of CHF 43.76 with Quitt Start or CHF 33.60 with Quitt Comfort. The social contributions themselves remain identical. The state calculates those, not us. Detailed comparison with calculator →

Question 5

What happens if my cleaner has an accident at work?

Accepted Answer

Through the simplified procedure with VAVplus, the mandatory accident insurance (UVG) can be insured on request. You opt in when you register (in cantons that offer VAVplus). (Source: Suva) In case of a work accident, the insurance covers treatment costs and daily allowances. Without registration, the UVG substitute fund (Ersatzkasse UVG) pays and charges you as the employer substitute premiums (Art. 95 UVG).

Question 6

My housekeeper is paid in cash. Is that okay?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the salary can be paid in cash. However, we recommend a bank transfer as it serves as proof. Important: regardless of the payment method, the payslip and social contributions must be correctly processed. Clino creates the statement. How you pay the salary is up to you.

Question 7

What else do I need to do besides signing up for Clino?

Accepted Answer

Two things. First, sign the employment contract with your cleaner (we generate it for you). Second, register once with your canton's compensation office (Ausgleichskasse), the office that collects AHV contributions. Our step-by-step guide gives you the right contact and forms. → Guide for your canton

Question 8

Can I cancel at any time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. No contract, no minimum term, no fine print. You can deactivate your account at any time. Documents already created (contracts, payslips) remain available to you.

Question 9

What if my housekeeper works for multiple households?

Accepted Answer

That is the normal case. Each household registers separately and creates its own payslip. With Clino, your housekeeper can view all their payslips in one place. Regardless of how many employers they have.

Question 10

How does Clino help with ongoing compliance?

Accepted Answer

After the initial setup, Clino guides you throughout the year: a compliance dashboard shows the status of your obligations (AK registration, annual report, invoice payment). Automatic reminders ensure no deadline is missed. And when the annual report is due, you receive the PDF with canton-specific submission instructions. Via portal, email or post.

Question 11

What about the annual wage declaration?

Accepted Answer

Clino automatically generates the annual report from your payroll data and includes submission instructions. With the direct link to your compensation office portal, a pre-filled email, or the postal address. You receive a timely reminder and can mark the submission as done with one click. → Guide for your canton

Question 12

Do I need my housekeeper's AHV number to get started?

Accepted Answer

No. You can start right away and create the employment contract. The AHV number and other documents can be added anytime later. Clino automatically reminds you which information is still missing.

Question 13

When am I charged?

Accepted Answer

Only after 30 days. Signing up is free. To start the trial and download documents you add a card in your dashboard, but nothing is charged until 30 days have passed. Cancel within 30 days and you pay nothing. After that it's CHF 19.90 per month, cancellable monthly.

Question 14

Is Clino worth it if my cleaner only comes 3 hours a week?

Accepted Answer

Especially then. Even at one hour a week, you're legally required to register with AHV as an employer. Most of our customers have one cleaner for a few hours. CHF 19.90 a month is the same price for 3 hours or 20.

Question 15

I've been paying my housekeeper informally for years. Can I regularise this?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is a common reason customers come to Clino. You can start running the employment correctly right away. Clino creates the contract and payslip and shows you how to file the late registration with the compensation office.

Question 16

Does Clino work in my canton and with my housekeeper's permit type?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Clino covers all 26 cantons. With the correct FAK rates and canton-specific forms. The simplified procedure applies to all permit types (B, C, L, F) and Swiss citizens alike. You don't need to know the details.

Already found your cleaner? Now employ them legally.

Where does your household help work?

Guide per canton

What does it cost per month?

What happens if your cleaner isn't registered?

Who has a key to your home?

20 minutes once. Then 2 minutes a month.

You enter the wage and hours

Your valid contract is ready straight away

The AHV form is filled in, you just send it

Clino works out the wage and reminds you of deadlines

CHF 19.90 a month. Whether 4 or 40 hours.

59 households, 12 cantons, zero invented numbers.

Why Clino Exists

What households ask us before they start

The contract is ready before your coffee gets cold.